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Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building Division (KCE)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
is seeking

Information Management Consultants

1) Who are we?

The mandate of the Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building Division (KCE) at FAO is to enhance and improve user access to FAO information. As the international community becomes increasingly aware of the value of exchanging information on a global and local level to achieve sustainable development and food security, KCE keeps pace with changing technologies to ensure that FAO's wealth of information is delivered effectively. For more information on the work of KCE, click here.

2) Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Information Management Consultants, with technical experience that matches one of the profiles below. Please click on the appropriate profile description for details:

Profile Code Profile Description Location
ISE_01 Web systems expert Rome-Italy
MET_01 Metadata specialist Rome-Italy
WEB_01 Web designer Rome-Italy
ONTO_01 OWL expert Rome-Italy
THES_01 Thesaurus expert Rome-Italy

The assignment duration is variable, but typically ranges from four to 18 months.

3) Requirements

The profile description details the professional experience and technical skills that a candidate must have. In addition, the candidate must have a good working knowledge of English, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work in a multicultural environment.

4) How to apply

  • Applicants must complete the Personal History Form available in MS Word (A4 and letter formats).
  • Applicants must quote the Profile-code in the "Subject" line of the email they send (the Profile-code is identified above and in each Profile Description).
  • Send the completed Personal History Form to WAICENT .

Note: Any email that does not include a completed Personal History Form or where the email's subject line does not contain the Profile-code will be automatically rejected.

5) What happens next?

  • When we seek to appoint a consultant, we will review all relevant Personal History Forms, and, if we wish to pursue your application, we will contact you.
  • Emails received will be stored for a six-month period only. If six months have elapsed since your last email, and you are still interested, update your Personal History Form and re-submit following the process mentioned above.
  • Please do not submit applications for the same profile more than once in any six-month period.
  • Please do not send any inquiries or status requests to the above mentioned email address, as this email address is intended for electronic filing of Personal History Forms only.
  • It would be advisable to monitor this site regularly for any updates or added consultancy profiles as the site is subject to change without notification.

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