Information Technology Developer (various profiles)

Multiple locations

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Multiple locations
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
Closing Date: 2024-11-07

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

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; protecting FAO's information assets and ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability; ensuring provision of IT services that are core for the Organization's global operations and supporting the information and business processes; coordinating organization-wide IT activities to reduce duplication and fragmentation and to increase integration of information data, systems and platforms, mobilizing IT resources from across the Organization.

The Agro-informatics unit combines information technology with agricultural data management, analysis, and application to fight poverty and hunger through better production, better nutrients, a better environment, and better livelihood.

Reporting Lines

Depending on the role assigned, the incumbent will report to the Information Technology Officer, Competency Centre Lead or Project Lead.

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\:

•UX/UI Designer

•Web/Mobile/Frontend Developer

•Backend Developer

•Data Visualisation Specialist

•Data Engineer

•Data Scientist

•Software Engineer

•Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

•Artificial Intelligence Specialist

•GIS Specialist

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.

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.

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.

Data Scientist

•Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources. Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve business problems.

Software Engineer

• Develop and maintain software systems to ensure efficient and scalable solutions.

•Write code, collaborate with teams to build new features, and solve technical issues to deliver reliable software.

Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

•Automate cloud infrastructure and integrate security into DevOps processes.

•Manage cloud deployments, monitor performance, and ensure systems are secure by implementing continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and security protocols.

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

•Design, develop and implement AI models and algorithms to solve complex issues.

•Analyze large datasets, train models, and optimise machine learning processes.

GIS Specialist

•Use GIS to collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data.

•Create maps and spatial analyses for various applications, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.

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

For PSA\:

•University Degree or equivalent technical experience in the subject.

•Working knowledge (Level C) of English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian.

•At least 1 year of professional experience working as a software developer, project lead or project support in complex software solutions or large development teams.

FAO Core Competencies

•Results Focus

•Teamwork

•Communication

•Building Effective Relationships

•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Candidates will have concrete experience and passion for one or more of the following specialisations and/or technologies

•UX/UI – Design, business models, success KPIs, human-centred design, storyboarding and customer journeys, internationalisation and multi-cultural interfaces, material-design.

•Mobile/Web/Front End AppDev – Flutter & Dart, Angular, React, PWA, Android Native, Tailwind CSS.

•Backend AppDev – Serverless Firebase, Cloud Functions, Cloud APIs, Java/Spring, Python, Flask, Django, NodeJS, RoR, JavaScript (NextJS, Remix).

•Version control, deployment and continuous integration\: GitHub, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines, Docker.

•Data Visualization – R Shiny, Tableau, PowerBI, Looker Studio.

•Data Engineering – Realtime, Internet of Things, BigData, Geospatial, Talend, Data Flow and Integration, Analytics, Predication Modelling and Machine Learning. Jupyter Notebooks, Python Pandas, Airflow/DataFlow, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, GEE, CKAN, Tableau Prep.

•Cloud DevSecOps Engineer – SDLC, Continuous Integration and Delivery (BitBucket Pipelines) - GCP Infrastructure as a Code, Terraform, SaaS solutions - InfoSec - Monitoring and Analytics of Performance, Stackdriver, Crashlytics, Analytics and Usage.

•Cloud platforms\: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform for IaC.

•Artificial Intelligence Specialist - Artificial Intelligence models, cognitive services, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Computer Vision. Proficiency with Google AI, Microsoft Azure AI, BigqueryML, Amazon AI Services, LLM frameworks, LLM model registries, LLM APIs, RAG technologies, Vector databases and Geospatial/Remote Sensing AI.

•Data Science\: Python, R, SQL, Jupyter Notebook/Google Collab.

•Data Storage Processing\: BigQuery, Elastic Search, Neo4j.

•GIS Specialist - Proficiency in GIS software, including ArcGIS, QGIS, GEE and GeoServer. Remote sensing, cartography, spatial programming and visualisation.

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

•Knowledge of internet and web protocols and standards.

•Desirable knowledge of software development best practices including version and release management, continuous test, integration and delivery.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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