Information Technology (IT) Specialist

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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 staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Georgia, the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia and the technical guidance of the REU ICT Officer, the IT Specialist will contribute to the effective operation of information technology services; provide technical expertise for the development, implementation, management, and support of systems and networks, the planning and implementation of complex assignments and new methods and approaches in a wide variety of IT specialties.

Technical Focus

The Information Technology Specialist performs the full range of Information Technology (IT) support functions. He /she ensures quality, transparency and consistency of IT service delivery in line with established IT procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Receive and log all requests from users relating to IT services using FAO corporate systems.
• Provide 1st and 2nd level support for divisional / departmental users to resolve issues regarding FAO applications, standard and non-standard hardware, software and peripherals; act as liaison between users and the IT Division for resolution of more complex or persistent issues that cannot be solved directly; monitor progress and ensure problem resolution.
• Provide user guidance and training on IT equipment, services and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
• Advise divisional or departmental staff on the selection of standard IT hardware and software.
• Assist in implementing procedures, installations (including non-standard equipment that has been cleared for use as per established policies and procedures) and corresponding user support.
• Assist in the planning and procurement of IT-equipment and software, based on established equipment life cycle processes; liaise with the IT Division for clearance of non-standard equipment and software.
• Manage the divisional / departmental pool of IT equipment and local stock of IT supplies and materials: maintain the inventory and assets in FAO systems and GRMS fixed assets; ensure that software licenses are legally acquired and formally recorded.
• Provide support for divisional/ departmental (online, hybrid) meetings and help in coordination of AV and virtual conferences of the regional office with the decentralized offices and external points, liaise with the IT Division if needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary school education
• Industry-recognized IT certifications
• 4 years of relevant experience in IT support work
• Working knowledge of English and Georgian
• National of Georgia or resident of the country with valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• 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

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