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Senior Data Governance Specialist - Contract

Icea Lion

full time Nairobi Posted 18 hours ago

Requirements** Academic and Professional Qualifications**

(Essential) Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

(Preferred) Master’s Degree in Data Science, Information Systems, or Business Analytics with a focus on data governance and strategy.

(A plus) Professional certifications & additional training:

●      Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

●      Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)

●      Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

●      Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

●      GDPR or data privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E or CIPM)

●      Specialized training in metadata management, data quality, and data lineage.

Courses on compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

▪       Have 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields such as analytics or data quality management.

▪       Possess prior experience in implementing data governance frameworks, including policy development, metadata management, and data quality initiatives.

▪       Lead the implementation of the data governance framework.

▪       Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish policies, standards, and procedures that support business objectives.

▪       Align data assets with the company’s strategic goals to drive value and efficiency eradicating data gaps to support data driven decision making.

▪       Conduct regular evaluations of data assets to identify and address gaps impacting strategic outcomes.

▪       Enhance data quality through consistent standards, training, and improvement initiatives. Profile, cleanse, validate, and monitor data quality to ensure accuracy and reliability.

▪       Oversee processes for organizing, tracking, and documenting data to improve accessibility and usability.

▪       Promote a culture of data excellence through stakeholder engagement and capacity building.

▪       Identify and deploy appropriate tools and technologies to strengthen data governance capabilities.

▪       Ensure compliance with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.