Tasks And Responsibilities
The digital agriculture specialist will perform the following key functions.
Assists the FAO Country Representative and management team in preparing digital programmes, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure digital plans and activities are successfully completed within agreed timelines
Conduct a rapid assessment of the existing digital solutions and document their functionalities, gaps, and opportunities at FAO and within government
Prepare a strategy to support the adoption of digital technologies across the representation and Government partners
Develop and prepare data managements strategies for FAO projects
Provide support and guidance in the implementation of digital projects across the representation, including Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), Hand-in-Hand (HiH), Digital Villages Initiative (DVI), National Land Information Management System (NLIMS) etc.
Prepare evaluation criteria for Return on Investment (ROI) for the digital processes, technologies, and solutions, including cost savings and sustainability strategies.
Coordinate and manage stakeholders engagement, to ensure digital solutions and systems are developed, implemented, and deployed appropriately.
Prepare and present reports/presentation to intergovernmental agencies or bodies, Digital Working Groups, relevant UN bodies, and other policy-making organs, on FAOs Digital Agenda
Ensure all reports and documentation are filed in appropriate FAO Sharepoint repositories
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in computer science or related field from a recognized university.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive work experience in the field of innovation, digital strategies, senior management, digital change management, and corporate ICT services.
Working knowledge (level C) of English and Swahili.
National of Kenya.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Bachelor’s in computer science or information systems from a recognized university is an added advantage.
A minimum of five (3) years of strategic and managerial experience at a senior level and in managing complex processes and portfolios is required
Experience in implementing systems at the organizational and national level
Training in data science and systems
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profileOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your applicationCandidates 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 qualificationsIncomplete applications will not be considered
Apply via :
jobs.fao.org
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