Data Protection & Privacy Manager

As the Bank's designated Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will provide independent oversight and trusted advisory support to Executive Management and the Board, while championing a culture of privacy, accountability and ethical data stewardship across the organisation. Job Summary Employer: National Development Bank Job Type: Full-time Location: Gaborone, Botswana Category: Risk & Compliance Closing Date: 2026-09-25 Key Responsibilities Serve as the Bank's designated Data Protection Officer and lead the Data Protection & Privacy Management Framework.

Develop privacy policies, standards, procedures, consent practices and the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). Coordinate Data Protection Impact Assessments for new products, systems, projects and initiatives. Monitor privacy compliance, conduct audits and lead investigations relating to incidents and breaches. Embed privacy-by-design principles into products, systems and business initiatives.

Promote responsible data use, data ethics, ESG-aligned governance and privacy awareness across the Bank. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Information Governance, Risk Management or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years' experience in Data Protection, Information Governance, Compliance, Privacy Risk Management, Information Security and Regulatory Compliance. Experience in financial services, banking, fintech or another highly regulated environment.

Expertise in breach management, regulatory engagement, compliance audits, privacy risk assessments and data governance frameworks. Experience supporting ESG reporting, data ethics or AI governance will be an added advantage. The following will be an added advantage: CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or relevant Information Security, Governance or Risk certifications. How to Apply To apply, please visit: forms.cloud.microsoft