Information technology, software development, data Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Information Technology Recruitment - Software Developer (Intermediate Role)

Lagos Nigeria

Country / Region

Seniority (Information technology, software development, data, Banking, microfinance, insurance)

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ICEA Lion

Banking + 2 more

Senior Data Governance Specialist - Contract

Job details

Contract Type

Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.


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