Senior Data and Compliance Officer

Overview

Reports to the Country Program Manager, the Senior Data and Compliance Officer collaborates with stakeholders to identify risks that may impede Jhpiego’s objectives. Oversees Jhpiego’s data protection strategy and ensures compliance with the Data Protection Act. The incumbent assesses the adequacy of internal control systems and updates internal data protection policies and recommends appropriate measures to mitigate associated risks. Under the Country Program Manager’s oversight, the Senior Data Compliance Officer provides guidance, training, and compliance oversight for procurement, inventory management, subrecipient monitoring, and financial management. This role involves close collaboration with senior management, finance, administrative, and human resources staff to ensure compliance with Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins University, the Data Protection Act, and donor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Works with senior management to strengthen data management, compliance and Internal control systems to minimize organizational risks.

• Verifies compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies and applicable laws through technical assistance and spot checks.

• Develops and implements annual compliance review plans to ensure full coverage of all projects.

• Conducts monthly QBE due diligence reviews and submits reports to senior management within required timelines.

• Carries out Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advises staff and management on data privacy obligations.

• Leads data breach investigations, assesses severity levels and coordinates mandatory reporting to regulatory authorities.

• Monitors and verifies compliance of local partners and sub-recipients with donor requirements, organizational policies and applicable laws.

• Participates in financial review meetings and presents compliance findings, due diligence results and updates on corrective actions.