Information Technology Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 13 Jul 2026 5 days left

Overview

The Information Technology Specialist will support effective programme operations, coordination, and delivery by focusing on IT-related steps within the FFF delivery model and supporting digital transformation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and implement efficiencies, innovation opportunities, and digital transformation pathways, leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics.
  • Coordinate the regular maintenance tasks, optimization, and AI‑enhanced deployment of Microsoft PowerApps solutions.
  • Consolidate and harmonize datasets from multiple sources.
  • Support in development of project management tools.
  • Ensure compatibility of Microsoft Platforms with other NFO programs.
Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in information technology, digital solutions, project management support, or business process improvement of which minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in programme or project support, preferably within FAO or U.N. Agencies/organizations.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization applied computer science, management of information systems (MIS) or related field, business administration, economics, social sciences, data science. In alternative, a first-level degree and two additional year of relevant experience may be considered. For PSA.SBS: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization applied computer science, management of information systems (MIS) or related field, business administration, economics, social sciences, data science.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (level C) of English.
Languages Preferred
Limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset
Contract Duration
11 months (with possibility of renewal)
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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