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  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Digital FAO and Agro-informatics (CSI) is responsible for all IT activities within the Organization. CSI performs on behalf of the Organization the following critical roles: defining FAO IT policies and providing strategic advice on IT architecture and standards, governance, policy and operational matters while monitoring organizational compliance; defining the mechanisms for managing FAO's information and data; protecting FAO's information assets and ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability; ensuring provision of IT services that are core for the Organization's global operations and supporting the information and business processes; coordinating organization-wide IT activities to reduce duplication and fragmentation and to increase integration of information data, systems and platforms, mobilizing IT resources from across the Organization.

The Agro-informatics unit combines information technology with agricultural data management, analysis, and application to fight poverty and hunger through better production, better nutrients, a better environment, and better livelihood.


Reporting Lines

The incumbent will report to the Information Technology Officer, Competency Centre Lead or Project Lead.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will participate in an agile software development team or technical competency centre, building high-quality and effective software products and services that deliver solutions to help FAO accomplish its mission.
They will contribute to application development with a focus on creating solutions using cutting-edge technologies and mainstreaming their adoption, serving in one of the following roles:


• Web/Mobile Developer
• Data Engineer / AI engineer
• Software Engineer
• Data Visualization Specialist


Tasks and responsibilities

Web/ Mobile Developer
• Develop responsive and user-friendly applications using front-end frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers and designers to ensure web or mobile applications work smoothly across different devices and platforms.

Data Engineer / AI Engineer
• Design, build, and maintain the data collection, storage, and processing infrastructure.
• Ensure data pipelines are efficient, scalable, and reliable, preparing data for analytical and machine learning purposes.
• Design, develop and implement AI models and algorithms to solve complex issues.

Software Engineer
• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into functional applications.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices. Includes Geospatial software Engineering

Data Visualization Specialist
• Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable visual formats such as charts, graphs, and dashboards utilizing tools like Tableau, or Power BI.

Programming Languages/Platforms
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• HTML
• CSS
• Dart
• Kotlin
• Swift
• Java
• Python
• SQL
• Scala
• R
• C#
• C
• Go
• PowerShell
• React
• NodeJS
• Apache Spark
• Apache Parquet - Apache Iceberg
• AWS technologies, including AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Amazon Athena (Serveless query service), Amazon EMR (on-demand Spark clusters).
• Docker
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Shiny
• Tableau Prep
• BigQuery
• SCSS/Tailwind
• Web mapping libraries such as Leaflet, Cesium, DeckGL.
• Web map service, web map tile service, Cloud optimized geotiff (COG), protomaps.
• Git and Github

Databases
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

For Consultants:
• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in computer science, data science, software engineering, or related fields. Consultants with a bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant experience.
• At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, data engineering, software engineering or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of English (C1). Limited knowledge of one of Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese or Russian is desirable.

For PSA:
• University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in computer science, data science, software engineering or related fields.
• At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, data engineering, software engineering or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of English (C1)

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


Selection Criteria

• Self-learner and independent
• Ability to work in a team, including agile development.
• Demonstrable ability to implement solutions to complex problems on the front end, back end, and mobile platforms.
• Experience in the profiles of software developer, project lead or project support.
• Deep knowledge and skill in programming techniques, technologies and frameworks
• Experience in designing mobile & cloud first architectures
• Familiarity with defensive and secure programming techniques
• Knowledge of internet and web protocols and standards.
• Desirable knowledge of software development best practices including version and release management, continuous test, integration and delivery.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
  • For more information, visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.


• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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