Digital Agriculture Specialist - SC 9 Jobs at Food and Agriculture Organization
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