Forest Data & Web Systems Specialist

FAO; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 558,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO seeks a Web and Forest Database Management Specialist to support MERANTI, NFI 2.0, and related forest monitoring platforms. The role focuses on data governance, system integration, and secure design across FAO IPSDH coordination teams and external consultants.

The appointment is a PSA (Personal Services Agreement) for 11 months, based in Indonesia, with collaboration across FAO Jakarta and IPSDH to enhance forest information systems and data interoperability.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in informatics or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia with working knowledge of English.
• Indonesian nationals or residents with work permit.
• Experience with forest inventory or environmental data systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess data management workflows and information systems for NFI 2.0 and related platforms.
• Define priority data governance and interoperability requirements for the next 12 months.
• Review requirements, metadata needs, data quality, access, and publication practices.
• Ensure secure-by-design principles in system planning, architecture, and integration activities.
• Prepare technical documents, SOPs, and workflow guidance for outputs.
• Coordinate with FAO IPSDH and IT consultants and provide acceptance support.

Skills

Information systems

Data governance

System integration

Technical coordination

Security awareness

Education

Master's degree in Informatics / Computer Science / Information Systems

IAU/UNESCO-recognized university

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Web/GIS platforms

Job description

FAO seeks a Web and Forest Database Management Specialist to support MERANTI, NFI 2.0, and related forest monitoring platforms. The role focuses on data governance, system integration, and secure design across FAO IPSDH coordination teams and external consultants.

The appointment is a PSA (Personal Services Agreement) for 11 months, based in Indonesia, with collaboration across FAO Jakarta and IPSDH to enhance forest information systems and data interoperability.