IT Project Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in India/Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and guidance of the IT Specialist, the IT Project Assistant will support the design and development of a website and Management Information System (MIS), developing an Android mobile application to capture the field data, and performing other IT related tasks for FAO Projects

Technical Focus

• Design and develop an efficient and effective website with a Management Information System (MIS).
• Creating an Android mobile application for the projects to capture the field data.
• Assist end-users on IT-related issues.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design and develop a website and MIS for the projects.
• Design and develop web pages to monitor the financial and physical progress of the different project.
• Creation of reports (as per different predefined formats and necessities) for the project.
• Develop a dashboard for ongoing project activities (financial and physical).
• Design and develop an M&E framework and synced with project activities.
• Generate timely reports through MIS for half-yearly and annual reports as per the requirements.
• Training, capacity building and enhancement of the end users.
• Maintain and update project websites.
• Resolve any issues related to website, database, MIS (physical and financial) and any other technical issues.
• Develop an Android mobile application for the projects to capture the field data.
• Organize FAO virtual meetings, trainings, webinars etc. with various Government departments and other stakeholders.
• Providing technical assistance and support to end-users regarding software, hardware, network, and other IT-related issues. This may involve troubleshooting problems, resolving technical issues, and providing guidance on using IT resources effectively.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by FAO Representative in India

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in website and database design.
• Familiarity with mobile app development platforms such as Android Studio (for Android apps) and at least two years of experience in mobile app development.
• Working knowledge of the English language.
• National of India.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2401500