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Senior Data Governance Specialist - Contract

ICEA Lion Group
Full-time
On-site
Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
Job Summary

As a Data Governance Specialist, you will lead, implement, and enforce the data governance framework that aligns with organizational strategy. Your role will focus on ensuring high data quality across the data life cycle ensuring ethical use of data while supporting data-driven decision-making. Working with cross-functional teams, you will champion data stewardship, establish best practices, and drive a collaborative culture that values data as a strategic asset. By fostering a culture of accountability and stewardship, you will ensure data serves as a valuable and trusted asset for achieving business objectives

Roles and Responsibilities
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▪       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.

Provide leadership in addressing data challenges, ensuring data supports the company’s growth and innovation.​

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.

▪       Have knowledge of data governance tools and technologies.

▪       Exhibit excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

▪       Show ability to promote data-driven decision-making and foster a culture of data stewardship across teams.

▪       Experience in leading data projects or teams is highly desirable.

▪       Advanced proficiency in SQL and NoSQL with hands-on experience creating complex queries and data transformations.

Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) techniques and Language Learning Models (LLMs) to support data-driven applications.



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