Data Protection Officer (Level 8)

About the role

The Real Estate Board of Jamaica is recruiting a Data Protection Officer (Level 8) for the upcoming Real Estate Authority of Jamaica (REAJ). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the DPO oversees and monitors REAJ's compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) and its legal and regulatory obligations, advising senior management and working with internal and external stakeholders. The post is a three-year contract based in Kingston.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure REAJ processes personal data in line with the DPA, data protection standards and good practice
• Advise on how the DPA and its regulations apply, consulting the Office of the Information Commissioner when doubts arise
• Handle, notify and report any contraventions of the DPA to the Authority and the Office of the Information Commissioner
• Assist data subjects in exercising their rights under the DPA
• Help develop internal policies and procedures for the processing of personal data
• Recommend organisational and technical measures to protect personal data
• Act as the primary contact for the Office of the Information Commissioner and monitor changes to local privacy laws

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Information Security, Law, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Privacy or a related field
• IAPP certification (CIPP, CIPM or CIPT) or an ISACA certification in governance and risk management (CRISC, CGEIT or CISM)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in privacy, compliance, information security, auditing or a related field
• Sound knowledge of the Access to Information Act and anti-corruption laws
• Asset: experience mapping business processes and data handling needs, and cybersecurity including incident management, risk assessments, countermeasures and data protection impact assessments

Required skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, planning and judgement skills
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Knowledge of local and regional data protection laws and ability to draft policies and agreements
• Practical knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure and data protection security measures
• Confidentiality and independence, able to work under pressure

Applications with a résumé must be submitted by Friday, September 11, 2026, through the Real Estate Board's online application portal; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.