NETWORK AND AUDIOVISUAL SENIOR ENGINEER

Job Description - Network and Audiovisual Senior Engineer (2403301) CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2403301 Network and Audiovisual Senior Engineer Job Posting 23/Oct/2024 Closure Date 20/Nov/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: CSI Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: Up to 11 months 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 persons 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. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Organizational Setting 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. Reporting Lines The Network and Audiovisual Senior Engineer reports to the Senior Information Technology Officer (Global Infrastructure) and works under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director (CSI). Technical Focus The Network & Audiovisual Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing and deploying new ICT core infrastructure at the FAO HQ to improve the setup for meetings and communications, ensuring resilient, responsive, scalable, and secure design is achieved and rolled out. The successful applicant will lead the related technical infrastructure projects at the FAO HQ in Rome, Italy from design to implementation using a combination of on-premise and multi-cloud environments. He/she will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure business requirements are met and the new setup is rolled out as planned. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Senior Information Technology Officer, and based on identified activities to be performed, the consultant will provide specialized expertise to FAO HQ under a project framework, performing the following duties: Assess existing state of ICT core infrastructure at FAO HQ as it relates to meeting the needs of the Organization, especially for audio/visual purposes. Propose and implement improvements in the network design and architecture. Propose and implement improvements in the FAO Wide Area Network (FAO WAN). Coordinate and assist business units on the identification of modern equipment for the audio and video infrastructure. Liaise with FAO support service groups to ensure facility, power, and cooling requirements are met. Manage existing CAPEX projects, performing all project management activities. Prepare and manage project information based on PRINCE2 project management methodology. Prepare the overall design for ICT core infrastructure and related services. Develop service operations and transition documentation for all the above infrastructure and service designs. Develop plans and rollout for any training for all infrastructure and services for the relevant ICT personnel at FAO HQ. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications engineering, Mathematics, or similar. Overall minimum 10 years of experience in technical design, including structured cabling systems, data centres, network design and deployment, in working with cloud environments. Minimum 10 years of experience in project management (PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is a plus). Working knowledge of English, French, or Spanish. Knowledge of one of the other FAO Official languages is an asset. FAO Core Competencies Technical/Functional Skills Technical design of ICT network and audio/visual background. Technical design of hyper-converged and hybrid infrastructure background. Project management (including financial management). Additional Information FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How To Apply 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr