Enterprise Architecture and Digital Governance Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable, reduce rural poverty, and enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The organization employs thousands of professionals across various disciplines, including agriculture, nutrition, and information technology, to fulfill its mission.

Job Overview:
The Enterprise Architecture and Digital Governance Specialist position is situated within the Information Technology Division (CIO) of FAO, which is responsible for overseeing all IT activities within the organization. The CIO plays a critical role in defining IT policies, providing strategic advice on IT architecture and standards, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The specialist will support the Enterprise Architecture Office, focusing on defining target architectures, roadmaps, and technical standards. This role involves guiding solution design, conducting architecture impact assessments, and advising on strategies across various domains such as business, data, application, and technology. The specialist will also contribute to governance forums, manage IT risks, and ensure alignment of architectural initiatives with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Enterprise Architecture and Digital Governance Specialist include supporting core services provided by the Enterprise Architecture Office, such as triaging IT solution requests, high-level solution design, and cloud computing risk assessments. The specialist will maintain the enterprise IT Risk Register and monitor compliance with established standards. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the creation, review, and maintenance of IT governance policy documents, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory expectations. Participation in IT governance forums is also required. The specialist will maintain and enhance the FAO Digital Capability Repository, perform business analysis and architecture modeling, create and update architectural principles and documentation, and provide architectural assessments for specific IT initiatives and projects. Other Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance activities may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in fields such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or closely related disciplines. Those with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience. A minimum of five years of relevant working experience in enterprise architecture or a specific architectural domain is required. Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory, and knowledge of other FAO official languages is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Systems Engineering. Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have additional professional experience to meet the qualifications. The degree must be from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO, ensuring that the educational qualifications are credible and meet international standards.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant working experience in enterprise architecture or a specific architectural domain. Candidates should have hands-on experience with IT governance, compliance, and risk management practices, as well as experience in documenting standards, principles, and architecture artifacts. Proven ability to develop and maintain target architectures and roadmaps is essential, along with experience supporting design authority or architecture governance forums.

Languages:
Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively within the organization and with international stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be a full-time role within the FAO's Information Technology Division. The specific contract duration and seniority level have not been detailed in the job description. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with FAO's policies and may include various allowances and support for professional development. The organization is committed to recruiting internationally, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the global nature of its mission.