The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass: Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing & Refining Salt - Refining Flour & Semolina - Milling Pasta - Manufacturing Noodles - Manufacturing Poly Products - Manufacturing Logistics - Port Management and Haulage Real Estate Dangote Foundation Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past. The Group's core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the 'basic needs' of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.
Description
- The ICT Governance and Compliance Team Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing governance frameworks, compliance policies, Quality and risk management strategies within the ICT department. This role ensures that the organization adheres to Standards, Quality and regulatory requirements (such as NDPR, CBN regulations, and ISO standards), internal policies, and global best practices. The ideal candidate will lead audit readiness, policy enforcement, vendor risk reviews, and ICT control assessments while providing strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.
- Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and maintain quality and ICT governance frameworks in alignment with COBIT, ITIL, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other global standards.
- Lead internal audits and support external audit activities related to ICT processes, security, and compliance.
- Monitor compliance with data protection laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), GDPR, CBN and other ICT regulations.
- Create and maintain ICT policies, standards, and procedures to govern system use and ensure data integrity and security.
- Identify ICT-related risks, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct vendor assessments and ensure third-party compliance with internal ICT policies.
- Track, manage, and report non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide compliance training and awareness programs to ICT staff and other departments.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, and Internal Audit to ensure cohesive compliance strategies.
- Stay updated on changes in ICT regulations and industry standards affecting the Nigerian and broader African technology landscape.
Requirements
Education and Requirements (Nigerian Market):
- B.Sc./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- MBA or M.Sc. in ICT Management or Risk Management (added advantage).
- Certifications (Preferred):
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit) or
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Audit or
- COBIT Certification
- ITIL Foundation
- Certified Data Protection Officer (NDPR-related)
- CRISC or CISSP (an advantage)
Experience:
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in ICT governance, risk, and compliance roles.
- Strong knowledge of local regulatory frameworks such as NDPR, CBN ICT Guidelines, and global standards like ISO 27001 and NIST CSF 2.0
- Experience working in sectors such as banking, telecom, FMCG, or oil and gas is preferred.
- Familiarity with Nigerian legal and compliance culture, as well as experience dealing with regulatory bodies.
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