Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in computer science, information technology, data science, information systems, engineering, business information management or related field.
Education (Desirable)
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification, or an equivalent recognized data management qualification, would be an advantage. Relevant certification in Informatica MDM or Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), data governance, metadata management, data quality or project management would also be an advantage.
Experience (Essential)
At least six years of relevant professional experience in data management, including hands-on experience in master data management and reference data management. An advanced university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience. Experience implementing, configuring and maintaining enterprise data management solutions, including Informatica MDM or relevant Informatica IDMC services. Experience translating business and technical requirements into data models, mappings, integration specifications and data quality rules, in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. Demonstrated hands-on experience independently developing, modifying, testing and maintaining code, configurations, workflows and integrations within Informatica to meet business requirements.
Experience (Desirable)
Experience in governmental, intergovernmental, international or highly regulated environments. Experience with Informatica data catalog and data quality tools, business glossary development, metadata standards, data lineage, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, data lakes, BI tools or vendor coordination would be an advantage.
Language (Essential)
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.
Language (Desirable)
Good knowledge of one or more other UN official languages.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Sound knowledge of MDM concepts, including golden records, matching, merging, survivorship, hierarchies and data stewardship, together with reference data management concepts, including code lists, mappings and controlled change processes. Understanding data quality and the ability to apply data governance principles to master and reference data, including ownership, accountability and change control. Ability to analyze business processes, data flows, data structures and data quality issues, and translate them into practical data models, configurations, workflows, integrations and supporting documentation. Strong analytical, drafting, organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deliver outputs within agreed timelines. Ability to communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders and to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)
Familiarity with Informatica Data Governance and Catalog, Informatica Data Quality, metadata management, business glossary development, data lineage, cloud data platforms and BI/reporting tools. Understanding of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, enterprise architecture, privacy, information security or records management.