Project Coordinator

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Job Posting: 02/Feb/2026 Closure Date: 23/Feb/2026, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: CSI Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: 11 months with possibility of renewal Post Number: N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- 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
- FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations._ **Organizational Setting** The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, a Better environment and a Better life, leaving no one behind. The Digital FAO and Agro-Informatics Division (CSI) is responsible for all Information Technology (IT) activities within the Organization. CSI defines FAO Information Technology (IT) policies, strategy,



IT architecture and standards and is responsible for the provision of digital products and services utilized to deliver the mandate of the Organization and support its operations worldwide. FAO is advancing the delivery of its Digital Workplace initiatives aimed at supporting a modern, secure, and efficient working environment for FAO employees across Headquarters, Regional, and Country Offices. These initiatives require strong coordination to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational priorities, timelines, and quality standards. To support this effort, FAO seeks to engage a Project Manager to provide dedicated project management capacity, ensuring initiatives are effectively planned, coordinated, monitored, and delivered on track. The role will focus on managing cross-functional projects, facilitating collaboration among technical teams and stakeholders, and maintaining clear governance, reporting, and delivery discipline across the Digital Workplace portfolio. A key project initiated in 2026; “FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade” aims to modernize network and data center infrastructure to meet the Organization’s growing digital demands. This project will ensure reliable, secure, and high-speed connectivity across the FAO HQ campus, strengthening operational resilience, enhance user experience, and enable advanced digital services essential for FAO’s future work. **Reporting Lines** Overall supervision by the IT Division Deputy Director and direct supervision of the relevant Senior IT Officer.



**Technical Focus** The Project Manager will coordinate and track the execution of the assigned projects, in particular, FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade across all phases from planning to completion. He/She will support governance processes, reporting, and decision-making to ensure timely and well-aligned delivery of the initiative. **Tasks and responsibilities** The consultant responsibilities include: - Plan, coordinate, and track the delivery of the project “FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade”, ensuring effective execution across all project phases.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables in line with FAO project management methodologies.
- Work closely with technical leads to monitor progress, manage dependencies, and identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues.
- Facilitate coordination among cross-functional teams and business units to ensure alignment and minimize operational disruption.
- Monitor and report on project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives, providing regular updates to management and project governance bodies.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports to support transparency and decision-making.
- Support project governance processes, including reviews, approvals, and escalation mechanisms.
- Contribute to the coordination and oversight of other Digital Workplace initiatives, as required. **CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING** **Minimum Requirements**
- Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by International Association of Universities IAU/UNESCO in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science

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