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FAO · 1 day ago

Digital Agriculture Expert

Home, KS

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct (for assignments level C and B) or oversee (for assignments level A) regional and country research and assessments related to the digital transformation of agriculture and rural areas.

Develop analytical frameworks, methodologies and tools for evaluating digital agriculture readiness, digitalization initiatives, and for providing technical recommendations to government stakeholders.

Provide technical expertise to country offices and member states to support the design, implementation, and scaling of digital agriculture programmes, projects or solutions, including those related to the FAO Digital Villages Initiative (DVI)

Assist in (for assignments level C) or lead the formulation (for assignments level B and A) of national and regional strategies and action plans for digital agriculture, in alignment with country priorities, the FAO Strategic Framework, and the SDG Agenda.

Support the implementation (for assignments level C and B) or oversee (level A) the implementation of digital agriculture projects, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and achievement of objectives, coordinating with country offices, technical units, and external partners to ensure effective project execution.

Contribute to (for assignments level C), lead (level B) or oversee (level A) the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, and funding requests to mobilize resources for digitalization efforts.

Facilitate knowledge exchange by documenting best practices, success stories, digital solutions and lessons learned from digital agriculture initiatives, including through the FAO AgriTech Observatory.

Design and deliver capacity-development workshops, training sessions, and technical guidance materials intended for various audiences, such as government officials, farmers, students, etc.

Foster partnerships with private sector, research institutions, and international organizations to promote and to leverage funding for the digital transformation of agriculture.

Any other duties as required.

Qualification

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Digital AgricultureProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAnalytical FrameworksTechnical RecommendationsDigital SolutionsCapacity DevelopmentMS Office SuitePeople ManagementTime-Management Skills

Required

University degree in Agricultural Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.

At least 2 years (for level C), 5 years (for level B) and 10 years (for level A) of relevant experience in digital agriculture, Information Technology (IT), project management, business development, research and analysis, or related fields.

Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

Strong knowledge of digital technologies, tools, and platforms relevant to agriculture, rural development, and food systems.

Ability to conduct digital agriculture assessments, as well as research and analysis related to digital agriculture.

Strong skills in drafting national strategies and action plans related to the digitalization of agriculture.

Ability to work with farmers and rural communities to identify their needs and challenges and design solutions and training programmes to meet those needs.

Ability to coordinate technical digital agriculture projects.

People management (for assignments level A).

Experience in the technical and functional skills related to the position.

Working knowledge (Proficient, Level C) of English.

Proficiency in using MS Office suite, namely Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Strong time-management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently.