Project Manager

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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• Manage the assigned programme of work, ensuring its consistency with the overall strategic vision and enterprise architecture, that it meets the Organization’s priorities, and that issues resulting from interdependencies/gaps are addressed and resolved as needed;
• Negotiate Service Level Agreements for provision of IT products and/or services;
• Promote service improvement programs and initiatives to ensure the Division is well placed to challenge the existing business needs and introduces change to create improvement opportunities;
• Monitor, audit and report on service performance to foresee, identify and address areas of risk, and ensure compliance with agreed service level expectations;
• Manage the complete ICT product, technology, system or application life cycle\: (a) business needs; (b) requirements definition; (c) ICT solution options (business case and project proposal); (d) IT solution design; (e) implementation and testing; (f) deployment; (g) documentation; (h) support and maintenance, according with CIO’s policy, standards, and procedures;
• Identify, assess and manage ICT operational risks, proposing mitigation activities and submitting ICT risk information;
• Identify areas for beneficial cross-areas sharing and collaboration on information systems, information technology or IT products and services by working with the CIO core teams and other Information Technology Officers;
• Identify resource requirements, develops budgets and work plans, and advocates for additional human resources.
• Project Management of simultaneous deliverables through all phases of project related initiatives (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitor and Control, and Closure).
• Build project plans and resource schedules.
• Contribute to the development of Organizational IT and IT Project Management culture and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and management of FAO IT Projects, according to the best practices defined by the organization.
• Liaise with FAO business units and relevant stakeholders on IT Project planning, development and monitoring.
• Lead the coordination and communication with all the resources involved on IT Projects under his supervision.
• Contribute to the Project Portfolio Management.
• Support the development of Organizational responses to requests for information or proposals regarding the use of ICT in agriculture.
• Perform any other duties, as required.

• For Consultants\: Advanced university degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Professional Software Engineer, Business Administration or closely related discipline.

For PSA\: University degree or relevant educational certification in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Professional Software Engineer, Business Administration or closely related discipline.

• For Consultants\: Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the following, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian.

For PSA\: Working knowledge of English.

• Project Management Certification, holding a valid PMP certification.
• At least 7 years of working experience in IT project management.

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

• Seven years of relevant experience in information technology roles, including hands-on experience of identifying business needs and requirements, leading the development of specific IT projects.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with peers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, concisely in writing and verbally.
• Ability to take instructions from management and ensure follow up.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and concise reports in English and to communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues in a simple manner.

• Extent and relevance of experience in roles related to Project Management and Business Analysis.
• Extent and relevance of experience of building relationships with business units.
• Number of certifications related to Project Management.
• Able to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
• Sound, oral and written communication skills.
• Interview will be carried out to further evaluate the candidates.
• Experience in developing complex business cases, benefit/cost analysis, project briefs and requirements documentation related to ICT solutions.

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

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