Digital Agriculture Specialist - SC 9 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