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We are looking to hire a Data Protection Monitoring Associate based in Nairobi to be part of our Office of the Data Protection Officer (ODPO) which acts as a privacy advisory and monitoring function for Bolt.

About Us

With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!

About The Role

As a Data Protection Monitoring Associate, you will be working in collaboration with Bolt’s Privacy Legal Team and be expected to monitor and advise on Bolt’s ongoing privacy compliance obligations.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Identify and monitor developments in privacy laws, regulatory guidance and best practices in the markets Bolt operates in and proactively identify gaps for remediation.
• Provide day-to-day support on monitoring Bolt’s compliance with privacy laws and regulations including: completing Data Protection Impact Assessments, handling data subject rights requests, preparing and delivering training and awareness to internal stakeholders etc.
• Help drive and promote the Privacy Team as a centre for excellence within Bolt.
• Assist in all other necessary tasks that are typically associated with a Data Protection Monitoring Associate position as and when those requirements arise.
• Cooperate with other members of the Privacy Legal Team and other functions (i.e. Legal Team, Public Policy, Finance, Tax, Customer Support, Marketing etc) to ensure holistic, appropriate advice and guidance is delivered to the business.
  
  
  

About you:

• You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience specialising in privacy providing support in a law firm, regulator and/or international company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• You have a solution-oriented mindset and have strong analytical skills.
• You are independent, proactive, collaborative, creative, business-minded and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders across varied jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritise your workload and deliver your work on time.
  
  
  

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

GENERAL

Why you’ll love it here:

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.