Explore FAO Multiple Careers in (IT) Information Technology: Diverse Profiles Available 2025 Apply Now
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking talented IT professionals for various roles in 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to global food security through innovative technology solutions. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact worldwide!
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.
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:
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• UX/UI designer
• Web/Mobile/Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• Data Visualisation Specialist
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
Tasks and responsibilities
UX/UI Designer
• Conduct user research to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. Design wireframes, prototypes, and final UI elements, ensuring a seamless user experience. Collaborate with developers for implementation and iterate based on feedback.
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Web/Mobile/ Frontend 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.
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Backend Developer
• Database management and API integration to ensure the functionality of applications. Ensure efficient and secure data processing.
Data Visualisation Specialist
• Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable visual formats such as charts, graphs, and dashboards utilizing tools like Tableau, or Power BI.
Data 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.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
For Consultants:
● University degree in Computer Science, IT engineering or Professional Software Engineer or
● related fields.
● 2 years of relevant experience as a software developer, project lead or project support in complex software solutions or large development teams.
● Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish. Knowledge of a second FAO Language is an asset.
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
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.
• 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.
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