Senior Information Technology Officer (Artificial Intelligence)

Overview

The Senior Information Technology Officer (Artificial Intelligence) is responsible for leading the adoption, implementation, and mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the Organization.

Tasks Summary

• Formulate a clear and actionable AI adoption strategy.
• Lead AI conduct comprehensive analysis of the Organization's needs, opportunities, and challenges related to AI adoption.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of AI technologies implementation.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for the AI adoption strategy.
• Research and evaluate AI technologies, tools, platforms, and frameworks.
• Assess the feasibility, scalability, and compatibility of AI solutions.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations on the selection of AI technologies.
• Foster collaboration and engagement with stakeholders across different departments.
• Provide guidance and support to teams in understanding the benefits and implications of AI technologies.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and awareness programmes.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and security regulations.
• Establish guidelines and policies for responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.

Experience Requirements

• Ten years of relevant experience in the fields of IT portfolio management, Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Design, Governance and Development, in positions of progressive levels of responsibilities.
• At least three years of such experience must have been acquired in an international setting.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of Corporate Environmental Responsibility is an asset.
• Extent and relevance of experience with providing services to clients.
• Extent and relevance of experience in leading diverse teams, in diverse domains, including research, within international and multicultural settings.
• Extent and relevance of experience in managing IT solutions preferably in a public sector or international organization.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contracts negotiations and management.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the field of AI or technology adoption.
• Relevant experiences in coordinating AI and Cloud adoption projects, risk assessment processes, mainstreaming and governance activities in an international context.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, or related field.
• Professional experience and/or certifications in the following areas: IT Management (e.g. ITIL), IT Governance (e.g. COBIT), Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2), Enterprise Architecture (e.g. TOGAF), Digital and IT Strategy.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency- level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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Contract Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

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