JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this job is to undertake activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures covering the privacy and protection of, and access to, subscriber information in compliance with laws, telecoms regulations and the organization’s information privacy practices.
Key Performance Areas
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- Data Protection & Privacy
- Information Management
- Legislation and Compliance
- Policy Design and Development
- Stakeholder Relations Management
- Supervisory / Leadership and Managerial
- Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Law or Information Technology/Computer Science Degree or related field of study.
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Key Competencies
Key technical competencies for the job are Risk and Compliance Management Frameworks and Methodologies, Corporate Governance Codes and Principles, Technology and Information Security Governance Standards and Frameworks, Risk Issues Threat and Vulnerability Identification, Risk Monitoring and Reporting, Risk Treatment and Mitigation Strategies, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring and Reporting as well as Internal Control Frameworks.
The candidate should also demonstrate key behavioral competencies of Business Acumen & Organizational Awareness, Customer Focused, People & Stakeholder Management, Decision-Making and Professional Judgement, Planning and Organization / Work Management, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution/ Management, Results Achiever and Operationally Astute, Change Champion and Improvement Driver, Teamwork / Collaboration / Building Collaborative Relationships, Integrity, Ethical Role Model & Personal Credibility, Stress and Time Management; Self Drive and Motivation.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Law or Information Technology/Computer Science Degree or related field of study.
- Professional Certification in Data Protection e.g. Certified Data Protection Officer with education and experience relative to the size and scope of the organization.
- Information security certifications would be advantageous.
- Minimum five (5) years of practical work experience, with at least three (3) years in relevant sector / industry /area of specialization and at least one (1) year must have been in a senior officer/supervisory role in areas of specialization.
- Experience working in a medium to large organization.
- Good knowledge of the telecommunication industry’s standards and regulations would be advantageous.
- Preferred industries include Telecommunications, Banking, Financial Services, Information Technology (IT) etc.
CLOSING DATE: 12th June 2025
If you meet the above requirements please send your cover letter, CV and certified copies of academic certificates to recruitment@mascom.bw. Kindly note that we do not accept hand delivered applications and will only get in contact with shortlisted candidates.
By submitting this application, you hereby give express consent for Mascom to process any information you share in a lawful manner they deem fit in line with their recruitment process and retain it within their talent pool. Additionally, if your application is unsuccessful, you may be contacted in the future for other relevant opportunities.
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