Information Management Officer (Office of Emergencies and Resilience) Status: Closed Dates: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 17:24 - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 01:45 Job Posting: 27/Mar/2023 Closure Date: 17/Apr/2023, 11:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: Office of Emergencies and Resilience, OER Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Project Grade Level: P-3 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension Organizational Setting The Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) is responsible for ensuring FAO's efforts to support countries and partners in preparing for and effectively responding to food and agricultural threats and crises. It is responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of corporate tools and standards to enable Decentralized Offices to assist Members to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Reporting Lines The Information Management Officer will work under the general guidance of the Team Leader of the Global Programme Support (GPS) team and under direct supervision of the Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer within the Innovation and Programme Development desk. Technical Focus The Information Management Officer supports the information management team with database management and Country Office focal points through follow-up calls to support data collection for the Livestock Investments Coordination System (LICS) and other innovative databases. The role includes supporting interlinked databases and Information Management (IM) function and providing technical and operational support. Key Functions Support the overall management of Information systems and provide support to the GPS staff to enable the implementation of the LICS and the GPS team priorities; Safeguard the physical and logical security and safety of information management environment and infrastructure; Participate in project management and programme meetings; Represent the GPS information management in relevant fora; Stay abreast of information management trends and best practices; Promote the use of collaboration tools for knowledge management. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Advanced university degree in computer and data management science, software engineering, information technology management, business administration, or another relevant technical field; Five years relevant professional experience in information technology management and business operations in a large international organization; Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language. Technical/Functional Skills Certification and/or proven experience in information management and information technology competencies; Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable; Extent and relevance of experience related to large database management and dashboard software. J-18808-Ljbffr