Data Protection Officer At Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation - NAIJA STICK

Data Protection Officer At Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation

HCM Foundation; Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening health systems through innovative, data-driven, and people-centered approaches. 

• We are seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time positions across several states.

Location: Gombe

Full-time Duration: 1year (Renewable)

Key Responsibilities

Lead compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, ensuring lawful collection, processing, retention, sharing, and consent management across all project systems.

• Review contracts, MOUs, and data-sharing agreements with government and partner organizations to ensure privacy-by-design principles are incorporated.
• Define, implement, and oversee data governance procedures, including data classification, anonymization, retention schedules, and breach reporting protocols.

Conduct regular privacy and compliance audits across all workstreams, including biometric enrolment, workforce rosters, facility functionality reports, productivity tracking, and system integrations.

• Train HCMF staff, state officials, and LGA teams on privacy obligations, secure handling of sensitive data, and confidentiality practices.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Database Administration teams to embed administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards into all platforms.
• Respond to data subject access requests and prepare NDPA compliance reports for donor and government stakeholders.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of privacy regulations, best practices, and emerging risks to continuously strengthen the Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Law, Information Systems, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or digital health data governance, preferably in government or donor-funded programs.
• Strong knowledge of NDPA, GDPR, or similar data protection frameworks.
• Professional certification is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the application form via the link below and upload their CV and cover letter:

Application Form: https://forms.gle/WZ8CTT6Mbq7bToyM7   

Application Deadline: 

19th January 2026. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.