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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head of Data Governance
Employer:
Save the Children International
Location:
Kenya
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative and Office Support
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 7 October 2025

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Head of Data Governance job at Save the Children International | Apply Now

Are you looking for Management jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Head of Data Governance job at Save the Children International

About the Organisation

Save the Children Fund is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of children around the world through access to education, healthcare, protection, and emergency relief, with a mission to ensure that every child has a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Founded in 1919 in the UK, the organization has earned a global reputation for its evidence-based advocacy, transparency, and long-standing impact in humanitarian and development contexts.

With a people-first culture, Save the Children fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers dynamic career paths, capacity-building programs, and flexible work arrangements that empower staff to thrive professionally while driving meaningful change. Its innovative, rights-based approach leverages technology, partnerships, and community engagement to deliver sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts.

Operating in over 100 countries, the organization has a vast reach, impacting millions of lives annually, and upholds strong core values including accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Save the Children’s extensive CSR portfolio reflects its deep commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and child rights, influencing global policies and mobilizing resources for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.net.

Kenya

Full Time

Deadline: 

7 Oct 2025

Job Title

Head of Data Governance job at Save the Children International

Save the Children International

Job Description

The Head of Data Governance acts as the business owner for global data governance, ensuring high-quality data standards across SCI. This includes defining accountabilities for data stewardship, managing key governance forums, and leading initiatives to structure data availability and usability. The role requires close collaboration with IT and business stakeholders to ensure data products and processes meet organizational needs. It will also integrate AI-driven tools into the data governance ecosystem, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee global data governance processes across the organization.

  • Define and maintain accountability structures for data stewardship.

  • Ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency of organizational data.

  • Structure data availability and improve usability for business decision-making.

  • Chair and manage governance forums such as the Product Owners Forum and Analytics Community of Practice.

  • Act as business owner of cross-functional data products, ensuring tools meet stakeholder needs.

  • Collaborate with IT to align technical and business data management.

  • Provide strategic direction for global data governance, integrating best practices and innovative solutions.

Head of Data Governance job at Save the Children International

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Essential

  • Degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.

  • Extensive experience implementing and managing data governance frameworks.

  • Strong experience in data catalogues, metadata management, and data quality processes.

  • Experience with analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAS).

  • Proven stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership skills.

  • Ability to translate complex technical data concepts into clear business guidance.

  • Strategic thinker with experience driving organization-wide data governance initiatives.

  • Strong facilitation skills with experience managing technical forums.

Desirable

  • Experience working in the non-profit or international development sector.

  • Knowledge of ICT4D and AI integration in data ecosystems.

How to Apply

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.

To apply please click on the APPLY button below.

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