Management Trainee-Data Protection Investigations
Full Time
NITA Uganda
Description
Job Purpose
To provide operational and administrative support to the Compliance and Investigations function of the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO).
Key Accountabilities
• Assisting in the intake and initial review of complaints received by PDPO, including checking completeness, categorising complaints by nature and severity, and preparing acknowledgement communications to complainants.
• Supporting investigation activities by gathering and organising documentary and digital evidence, preparing case summaries, and maintaining accurate investigation files in accordance with the Office’s case management procedures.
• Maintaining and updating the investigation case register, tracking the progress of all assigned matters against statutory timelines, and flagging cases at risk of delay to the supervising officer.
• Assisting in the preparation of investigation reports by compiling factual records, conducting legal research, and drafting relevant sections under the supervision of the assigned Data Protection Specialist.
• Drafting routine correspondence to complainants, respondents, and other parties at various stages of the investigation process, including acknowledgement letters, information requests, and status update notices.
• Assisting in the preparation of evidence briefs, witness statements, and supporting documentation for use in regulatory proceedings, court processes, or alternative dispute resolution, as directed by the supervising officer.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) degree from a recognized university is required;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre is required;
• An internationally recognised Data Protection and Privacy training is an added advantage
Experience
A minimum of six (6) months of experience in legal practice work with a reputable public or private organisation is required.
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of Uganda’s criminal and regulatory legal framework, including the Penal Code Act, Cap 128, Criminal Procedure Code Act, Cap 122, and Evidence Act, Cap 8.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy legal framework.
• Good legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify relevant legal provisions and apply them to factual scenarios
Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders, including law enforcement, the judiciary, and other regulators.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and prioritise assignments to meet deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical professional conduct