Job Description
Job Number: 2601382

Posting date: 01/Jul/2026

Closure date: 22/Jul/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: CSI

Job Type: Staff position (Professional)

Primary Location: Italy – Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Introduction
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting
The Digital FAO and Agro‑Informatics Division (CSI) is responsible for all Information Technology (IT) activities within the Organization. CSI defines FAO IT policies, strategy,



IT architecture and standards and is responsible for the provision of digital products and services utilized to deliver the mandate of the Organization and to support its operations worldwide. CSI manages and supports a set of corporate digital products and services which collectively comprise the FAO Digital Workplace utilized by personnel across the Organization worldwide to access and utilize organizational digital resources and data in order to perform their work regardless of location or time zone in a secure manner.

The position is located in the Digital FAO and Agro‑Informatics Division (CSI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
Information Technology Officer reports to the Senior Information Technology Officer (Digital Solutions), works under the overall guidance of the Director (CSI) and in close collaboration with the assigned CSI Team.

Technical Focus
Providing expertise for implementation or evolution of key digital solutions, including business changes and technology/infrastructure upgrades. Ensuring time

📌 Information Technology Officer (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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