Information Technology Specialist – FAO
Location: Rome, Italy (On site) – Full?time, 11?month assignment with possibility of renewal through a Personal Services Agreement (PSA).
The position is in the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Team, Forestry Division (NFO), FAO headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and implement efficiencies, innovation opportunities, and digital transformation pathways leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics to improve operational effectiveness and user experience.
Coordinate the regular maintenance, optimization, and AI?enhanced deployment of Microsoft PowerApps solutions, including integration with Power Automate and AI Builder to ensure reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Consolidate and harmonize datasets from multiple sources (qualitative data, financial data, GIS, survey tools).
Support the development of project?management tools (e.g. MS Project, Trello, Asana).
Ensure compatibility of the Microsoft Platforms with other NFO programmes supported by the Forest and Farm Facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced university degree in applied computer science, management of information systems (MIS), business administration, economics, social sciences, data science, or a comparable field; alternatively, a first?level degree plus two additional years of relevant experience may be considered.




Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in information technology, digital solutions, project?management support, or business?process improvement; at least 1 year in programme or project support, preferably within FAO or a U.N. agency.
Working knowledge (level C) of English; knowledge (intermediate or level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
Experience in developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps and Power Automate) is a plus.
Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, nationals of under?represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All staff are required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
Additional Information
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
All applicants are required to provide their academic credentials from institutions listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / UNESCO.
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📌 Information Technology Specialist At Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (Lazio)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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