Job Title: Information Systems Expert (Agricultural Information Management System – AIMS)
Contract Type: Consultant
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Duration: 11 Months (Renewable)
Application Closing Date: 10 January 2025
Organization Overview
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), through its Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS), seeks a skilled Information Systems Expert to lead and implement the Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS) Component under the STOSAR II Project.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide leadership and coordination for all aspects of Component 1 (AIMS) implementation.
-Plan, implement, and monitor AIMS activities to meet timelines and budgets.
-Integrate Livestock Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Early Warning Systems (EWS) with AIMS.
-Oversee the design, development, and improvement of AIMS systems and modules.
-Build partnerships with SADC Secretariat, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
-Conduct capacity-building initiatives, including training on business intelligence tools.
-Facilitate data coordination activities, cloud migration, and dashboard enhancements.
-Manage technical issues, ensure system quality assurance, and support end-users.
-Organize and conduct workshops and technical support missions to SADC countries.
-Produce comprehensive reports, training materials, and policy documents.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in software development and system implementation, including web-based platforms (Java, NodeJS, PHP, C#, Python).
- At least 5 years of experience in SQL Server, MySQL, or MongoDB database management.
- Proven expertise in developing Agricultural Information Management Systems is a strong advantage.
- Language: Proficiency in English (Level C).
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Experience with source control, issue tracking, and automated build tools.
- Expertise in project management, results frameworks, and policy development.
- Hands-on knowledge of HTML5/CSS3, UI/UX design, and system integration.
- Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with SADC operations and agricultural sector challenges.
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