FAO Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. FAO Ethiopia looking for “Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 25th Dec 2021.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist Jobs 2021
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th Dec 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Position | Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 25th Dec 2021 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2021
Tasks And Responsibilities:
- Support to identify, accelerate and scale-up innovative and digital solutions and business models in Ethiopia.
- Contribute to the finalization of the FMM Ethiopia workplan and its implementation.
- Monitor and report on FMM project progress to the LTO and BH in a bi-monthly basis.
- Contribute to the establishment of partnerships with academia, civil society and private sector to support joint initiatives related to digital agriculture and innovation.
- Collect and analyse data on digitalization status and trends, policies and strategies, challenges for rural and urban areas, understanding different forms of digital divide; as well as assist in monitoring indicators on digitalization and other information in support of programme of work;
- Appraise capacity development needs relating to digitalization in countries, including assessment of relevant national policies and strategies, identification of digital skills gaps, existing e-learning and other digital resources;
- Support the enhancement of digital capabilities and innovation awareness to assist FAO in digital initiatives, programmes and activities in developing digital policies, strategies and action plans in agri-food systems in alignment with and support of FAO’s priorities, such as Hand-in-Hand, digital villages, FAO response to COVID-19 crisis, etc.;
- Contribute to innovation challenges, fora and workshops to identify and share knowledge, good practices and lessons learned in digital agriculture and innovation.
- Organize and coordinate innovation challenges/hackathons in the context of the FMM project.
- Lead or support the ideation, set-up and running of events from online webinars through to workshops and conferences.
- Perform other duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Job Posting: 10/Dec/2021
- Closure Date: 25/Dec/2021, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRETH
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Duration: 11 months
- Post Number: N/A
Qualification:
- University degree in agriculture (economics, statistics, extension), development studies, environmental sciences, computer science and engineering, communications, or related studies;
Experience:
- At least five years of relevant experience in in innovation and digital agriculture;
How to Apply FAO Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist Jobs 2021
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline
- If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
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| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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