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Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Jumia Kenya · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Hybrid · KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

0 Applicants · 0 Views · Posted 1 hour ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

Experience: 3-5 years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Technology Law

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jul 15, 2026

Job Description

Jumia Kenya, East Africa's largest e-commerce platform, seeks a Data Protection Officer to lead compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and ODPC regulations. The role ensures Jumia's operations — including customer data processing, third-party marketplace seller data, and payment processing — comply with data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the registered DPO with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new products and features. Manage data subject access requests (DSARs). Develop and maintain Jumia's data protection policies and training programme. Handle data breach notifications and coordinate incident response. Advise on cross-border data transfers and adequacy decisions.

Requirements

LLB or IT degree with legal/compliance focus. 3-5 years experience in data protection, privacy, or information security. CIPP/E, CIPM, or CDPO certification strongly preferred. Knowledge of Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, EU GDPR, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

Practice Area

Technology Law

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Data protection, GDPR, Kenya DPA, Privacy impact assessments, DSAR management, Incident response

Industry

Legal

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Jumia Kenya Hiring Team

Application Deadline

July 15, 2026

Employment Type

Full time