Information Technology Developer (various profiles), Various Locations

## Information Technology Developer (various profiles), Various Locations - Organization:FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:2601947 Information Technology Developer (various profiles) Job Posting: 16/Sep/2026 Closure Date: 30/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : CSI - Digital FAO and Agro-Informatics Division Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location: Various Locations-Various Locations Duration : Up to 11 months - 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 FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. 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. The incumbent will report to the Information Technology Officer, Competency Centre Lead or Project Lead. 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: - Data Engineer / AI engineer - Data Visualization Specialist Tasks and responsibilities Web/ Mobile 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. Data Engineer / AI 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. - Design, develop and implement AI models and algorithms to solve complex issues. - Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across the full development lifecycle. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into functional applications. - Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices. Includes Geospatial software Engineering Data Visualization Specialist - Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable visual formats such as charts, graphs, and dashboards utilizing tools like Tableau, or Power BI. Programming Languages/Platforms - Apache Parquet - Apache Iceberg - AWS technologies, including AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Amazon Athena (Serveless query service), Amazon EMR (on-demand Spark clusters). - Web mapping libraries such as Leaflet, Cesium, DeckGL. - Web map service, web map tile service, Cloud optimized geotiff (COG), protomaps. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING - Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in computer science, data science, software engineering, or related fields.Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant experience. - At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, data engineering, software engineering or related disciplines. - Working knowledge of English (C1). Limited knowledge of one of Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese or Russian is desirable. - University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in computer science, data science, software engineering or related fields. - At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, data engineering, software engineering or related disciplines. - Working knowledge of English (C1) FAO Core Competencies - Building Effective Relationships - Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement - 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. - 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 - Please note that FAO only considers highe