Job Description Information Management Specialist
Primary Location
: Lebanon-Beirut
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of the Resilience and Liaison Officer, and in continuous and close coordination with FAO’s Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant and the Emergency and Resilience team, the Information Management Specialist will ensure the efficient and accurate development, implementation, and maintenance of databases, dashboards, standard operating procedures, and other information acquisition and data management tools.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of the Resilience and Liaison Officer and in close coordination with other Units and colleagues in the office.
Technical Focus
The Information Management Specialist will ensure the efficient and accurate development, implementation, and maintenance of databases, dashboards, standard operating procedures, and other information acquisition and data management tools.
Tasks and responsibilities
1. Develop and Implement Information Management Systems
• Design, implement, and maintain systems to store and track beneficiary data, project progress, and indicators.
• Continuously identify and address gaps in the information system in collaboration with the Emergency and Resilience team and the M&E expert. Ensure system integrity, security, usability, and sustainability.
• Assist in the management of data for the Agriculture Working Group under the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster.
• Create solutions to integrate data from partner databases and other sources (e.g., Farmers Registry) as needed.
• Resolve challenges encountered in the project’s information management system.
2. Enhance and Maintain Information Systems
• Identify weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through continuous analysis and interactions with end-users.
• Ensure quality control by monitoring data entry, maintaining data accuracy, ensuring regular updates, and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the project team and partners to maintain databases, including beneficiary records, attendance, training participation, and other relevant data.
3. Support Decision-Making and Reporting
• Coordinate with the M&E officer on data sharing, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Develop and generate dashboards to support decision-making at various levels.
• Produce monthly dashboards to assist programme and project teams in informed decision-making.
4. Capacity Building and Guidance
• Conduct training sessions for the project team to explain the use of the developed database and methods for generating statistical data and information.
• Provide guidance on data quality control, information flow, and data privacy within the information management system.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line manager.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements • University Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or any other related fields with focus on development of web applications for data management, analysis and data dissemination..
• 6 years of relevant experience in field of M&E, MEAL or RBM, data management and visualisation.
• Working knowledge (full proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• National of the Lebanon.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning processes, formulation, and implementation;
• Proficiency in policy analysis and formulation, with a track record of developing and implementing policies;
• Extent and relevance of experience in conducting training workshops and capacity-building programs;
• Extent and relevance of experience in working with UN agencies;
• Extent and relevance of experience in collaborating with agriculture development project and international and national experts;
• Programming skills or knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Extent and relevance of experience in working with Government agencies at the national and regional levels;
• Familiarity with agriculture and rural development projects is an asset
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 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 and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the inform
