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Master Data Management Officer-26311-FT_LTData Management and Governance Section, Information and Communication Technology Department, Corporate Management and Transformation SectorGrade-P3Contract Duration-2 years (maximum cumulative length of 5 years) *

Duty Station

:CH-Geneva

Publication Date

:27-Oct-2026

Application Deadline

:26-Nov-2026, 10:59:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

1. Organizational Context

a.Organizational Setting

The post is in the Data Management and Governance Section of the Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD), within the Corporate Management and Transformation Sector. The Division is responsible for the transformation of the Organization’s information and communication technology systems and structures, with a focus on service excellence, quality, efficiency and integration.

b.Purpose Statement

The incumbent supports the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of WIPO’s enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) and reference data management capabilities using Informatica technologies. The incumbent works with business data owners, data stewards and technical teams to define and manage key master and reference data entities, improve their quality, and provide trusted golden records and standardized reference data for use across WIPO’s systems and processes. The incumbent applies WIPO’s data governance framework to master and reference data and ensures that related processes, controls and documentation support their consistent and responsible use.

c.Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief Data Officer (CDO).

d.Work Relations

The incumbent liaises with business and technical stakeholders across the Organization and as required, with supplier account managers, implementation partners and consultants.

2.Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.Contribute to the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of WIPO’s enterprise MDM and reference data management capabilities, in line with business priorities, the Data Governance Framework, enterprise architecture standards and security requirements.

b.Partner with business units, data owners and data stewards to gather requirements, prioritize master and reference data needs, and define ownership, stewardship responsibilities and business rules. Create, update and maintain MDM and reference data use cases.

c.Analyze source systems, data structures and data flows, and contribute to master and reference data models, mappings, integration specifications and implementation plans.

d.Configure and maintain MDM processes, including standardization, matching, deduplication, survivorship, hierarchy management, golden record creation, and review and approval workflows. Maintain reference data sets, code lists, mappings and controlled change workflows.

e.Define, implement, validate and monitor data quality rules, thresholds and measures for master and reference data. Investigate issues with business and technical teams and coordinate remediation at the appropriate source.

f.Develop, modify, test and maintain assigned code, configurations and integration components within WIPO’s Informatica environment to deliver governed master and reference data to authorized consuming systems, in accordance with approved technical, security and change-management standards. Support deployment, operational monitoring and troubleshooting.

g.Work with data catalog and metadata teams to document master and reference data entities, definitions, ownership, quality rules and relevant lineage. Maintain configuration records, operational procedures and user guidance, and deliver training and support to data stewards and business users.

h.Coordinate with implementation partners, technology vendors and service providers on technical dependencies and escalated support matters. Keep abreast of developments in MDM, reference data management and relevant Informatica capabilities.

i.Perform other related duties as required.

3.Requirements

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.

4.Organizational Competencies

1.Communicating effectively.

2.Showing team spirit.

3.Demonstrating integrity.

4.Valuing diversity.

5.Producing results.

6.Showing service orientation.

7.Seeing the big picture.

8.Seeking change and innovation.

9.Developing yourself and others.

5. Information

Mobility:WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. Please note that this estimate is for information only.The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice. The figures quoted below are based on the October 2026 rate of 80.3%

P3

Annual salary

$64,121

Post adjustment

$51,489

Total Salary

$115,610

Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

* Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions.The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term.S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

This overall term of five years is not applicable to WIPO staff members on permanent, continuing or regular fixed-term appointments

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for thelist of unrepresented Member States and thelist of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPOat a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.