FAO Digital Agriculture Specialist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. FAO Kenya looking for “Digital Agriculture Specialist”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 05 October 2022.
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 Specialist Jobs 2022
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 September 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Digital Agriculture Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Digital Agriculture Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of ten (10) years |
| Application Deadline | 05 October 2022 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2022
Technical Focus: The incumbent will undertake mapping of digital capabilities to strategic priorities for Government and Agriculture line ministries, including preparation of a guide that aligns the priorities to digital resources. He/she will prepare a strategy to support the adoption of digital technologies across the representation and Government partners; including ensuring that the FAO- supported KIAMIS platform is completed and effectively deployed to enable the agriculture ministries to achieve their digital economy goals. The consultant will also develop and prepare data strategies and implementation plans for relevant stakeholders and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that the digital solutions and systems are developed, implemented, and deployed appropriately. The incumbent will in addition assist the FAO Country Representative and management team in preparing digital programmes, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure all digital plans and activities are completed on time and successful.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop a business process mapping document indicating standard operating procedures to advance the use of technology and data, including the aspects of people, processes, and technology for the achievement of the digital vision
- Map digital capabilities to strategic priorities for Governments and Agriculture line ministries and provide a guide that aligns the priorities to digital resources
- Prepare a strategy to support the adoption of digital technologies across the representation and Government partners
- Develop and prepare data strategies and implementation plans for relevant stakeholders
- Support the implementation of implementing the strategies to ensure the KIAMIS platform is completed and effectively deployed to enable the agriculture ministries to achieve their digital economy goals
- Conduct a rapid assessment of the existing digital solutions and document their functionalities, gaps, and opportunities
- Prepare evaluation criteria for Return on Investment (ROI) for the digital processes, technologies, and solutions, including cost savings and sustainability strategies.
- Support the management of activities to ensure that digital activities are carried out in a timely fashion
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the digital solutions and systems are developed, implemented, and deployed appropriately.
- Coordinate and prepare reports on digital projects for presentation to intergovernmental agencies or bodies, Digital Working Groups, relevant UN bodies, and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
- Prepare reports to governments/intergovernmental bodies on budget and project performance or programs on data and digital assignment
- Ensures high-quality standards outputs and reports based on comprehensive data.
- Assists the FAO Country Representative and management team in preparing digital programmes, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure all digital plans and activities are completed on time and successful
Qualification:
- A minimum master’s degree in computer science or related field from a recognized university. PhD in computer science or information systems from a recognized university is an added advantage
- 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. A minimum of five (5) years of strategic and managerial experience at a senior level and in managing complex processes and portfolios is required
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Swahili
- Must be National of Kenya
Experience:
- Organizational Unit: FRKEN – FAO Representation in Kenya
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Duration: 12 MONTHS
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO Digital Agriculture Specialist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 05 October 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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