What you'll do
- Participate in an agile software development team delivering high-quality IT solutions supporting FAO's mission.
- Contribute to diverse roles including UX/UI design, frontend/backend development, data science, AI, GIS, DevSecOps, and product ownership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain software and data infrastructure.
- Support organizational IT policies, data management, security, and integration across global operations.
- Work onsite in Rome with opportunities to impact global agricultural and food security initiatives.
What you should know
- Candidates should be prepared to work in a multicultural, mission-driven environment with global impact.
- The role offers exposure to a wide range of IT specializations and technologies in a UN context.
- Applicants must demonstrate self-learning ability, teamwork, and agile development experience.
- The position requires working knowledge of multiple languages and adherence to high ethical standards.
- Opportunities exist to contribute to innovative solutions addressing complex global issues in agriculture and food security.
About the company
- FAO is a United Nations specialized agency focused on fighting hunger and improving agriculture worldwide.
- The organization values diversity, integrity, and environmental sustainability in its workforce and operations.
- FAO promotes a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
- It operates globally with a strong emphasis on multicultural collaboration and inclusion.
- FAO integrates cutting-edge technology with agricultural data to address poverty and food security challenges.
Key required skills
ReactAngularPythonJavaGitHubTerraformTableauPowerBIFlutterDartNodeJSSQLPostgreSQLSeleniumCI/CDMachine LearningGISJira