KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job Posting: 01/Sep/2022
Closure Date: 30/Sep/2022, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FAO Investment Centre (CFID)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-Term: two years with the possibility of
extension
Post Number: 0096407
CCOG Code: 1L09
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FAO
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality,
background and culture
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Qualified
female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Everyone
who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity
and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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FAO,
as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for
conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including
sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination
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All
selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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FAO
staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them
to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
The
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to
the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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.
Organizational Setting
The
FAO Investment Centre (CFI) aims to be the go-to place for investment and
finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and
resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, CFI provides a full
suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with
governments, international financial institutions, national and international
organizations, the private sector, research institutions, academia and producer
organizations to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The
Centre’s four main areas of work include support to strategic investment
planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative
finance. These are complemented by the knowledge of investment and capacity
development for investment program that serve to share knowledge more widely
and position the Centre as a trusted voice on investment and finance.
CFI
is a multidisciplinary Centre comprising the Director’s office, which leads on
strategy and business development, knowledge management, communication and
administration, and five regional services: Asia and the Pacific; Near East and
North Africa, and Europe and Central Asia; West and Central Africa; East and
Southern Africa; and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The
post is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment
Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting lines
The
Knowledge and Information Management Officer reports to the Director and/or
Deputy Director, and works in collaboration with the CFI Service Chiefs and
Technical Officers.
Technical Focus
The
incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Centre’s knowledge,
information management and communication activities related to investment
support in line with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Results
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Provision
of comprehensive knowledge and information management expertise and support to
the Centre’s communication and outreach as they relate to investment support
products and services and the FAO Strategic Framework.
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Key
Functions
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Leads
the design, planning and organization of knowledge management including the collection,
organization and access management of FAO's knowledge and information
resources;
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Contributes
to the formulation of new projects supporting the uptake of ‘knowledge for
investment’ resources and capacity building activities;
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Coordinates
and manages the creation and dissemination of ‘knowledge for investment’
multilingual products and outreach events, online and in person, including the
Centre’s Annual Investment Days event;
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Supports
partnerships and maintains effective engagement with internal and external
knowledge partners, including investment, finance and research partners for the
joint development and dissemination of knowledge on investment and finance
related topics;
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Participates
in field assignments in support of investment and finance support initiatives
for relevant communication and dissemination activities;
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Manages
a team of knowledge, information management and communication specialists to
deliver a multimedia and multilingual programme on knowledge for investment;
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Coordinates
and assures quality of the continuous tracking of the Centre’s contribution to
investment and finance support, statistics on investment operations, and
translates this information into compelling narratives about the Centre’s work;
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Organizes
workflows to ensure timely and efficient access to user-centred quality
information resources, including investment statistics, country and partner
information briefs and information management tools;
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Advises
on strategic communication and best practices, and provides inputs to communication
products including country and financial partner briefs, speeches and talking
points;
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Oversees
and coordinates the delivery of key flagship products like the Centre’s Annual
Review and Investment Days events;
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Performs
other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE
ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
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Advanced
University degree in information science, communication, business
administration, social science, or other fields related to the work of the
Organization.
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Seven
years of relevant experience in knowledge management, information management,
and communication in international organizations, or in private enterprises
including experience in developing countries.
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Working
knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate
- level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian
or Spanish).
Competencies
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Results Focus
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Building effective relationships
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Knowledge sharing and continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional
Skills
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Extent and relevance of experience in the field of knowledge management,
information management, publishing and communication and event management in
large organizations, particularly at international level;
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Extent and relevance of experience in fostering and facilitating knowledge
management and learning involving individuals and institutions;
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Extent and relevance of experience in managing multilingual and multimedia
communication and outreach campaigns;
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Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and finalizing high-quality
written materials for a wide variety of audiences, such as International
Financial Institutions (IFIs), Development Banks and or Bilateral cooperation
organizations, and external non-technical stakeholders;
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Extent and relevance of experience in managing teams, including virtual teams;
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Understanding of FAO corporate publishing and communication policies is
considered a strong asset;
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Knowledge of investment and finance subject matters and international financial
institutions and familiarity with sources of related information is considered
an asset;
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Demonstrated capacity to write technical reports in English;
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Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field
positions.
FAO
staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for
All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extension
of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and
availability of funds
FAO
reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security
clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN
salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
Other
benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
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Dependency allowances
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Rental subsidy
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Education grant for children
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Home leave travel
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30 working days of annual leave per year
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Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
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International health insurance; optional life insurance
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Disability protection
FAO
encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity
within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members
contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization.
This includes:
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Elements of family-friendly policies
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Flexible working arrangements
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Standards of conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
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To
apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online
profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and
includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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Candidates
are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
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Once
your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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Please
note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an
institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database
(WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) /
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The
list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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Candidates
may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to
conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education,
military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be
pertinent to the employment qualifications
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Incomplete
applications will not be considered. APPLY NOW
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Personal
information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with
other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services
such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and
other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before
submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by
withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to
consider your application
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Only
applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
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Your
application will be screened based on the information provided in your online
profile
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We
encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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