Project Coordinator

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An international agricultural agency is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage the FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade. The successful candidate will ensure effective project delivery across all phases, coordinate cross-functional teams, and engage stakeholders. Applicants should have an advanced degree in a relevant field, 7+ years in complex project management, and familiarity with IT infrastructure projects. This position is based in Rome, Italy, and offers an opportunity to contribute to important digital initiatives.

Servizi

Possibility of renewal

Engagement in international initiatives

Contribution to sustainability efforts

Competenze

• 7 years of experience in managing complex projects.
• Full proficiency in English; knowledge of other FAO languages is a plus.
• Experience in IT-related projects and stakeholder engagement.

Mansioni

• Coordinate delivery of the FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade project.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and budget.

Conoscenze

Project management

Cross-functional team coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Advanced university degree in Business Administration or related field

Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM)

Strumenti

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Job Description - Project Coordinator (2600231)

Job Posting: 02/Feb/2026

Closure Date: 23/Feb/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: CSI

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: 11 months with possibility of renewal

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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-underrepresented 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

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, a Better environment and a Better life, leaving no one behind. 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.

FAO is advancing the delivery of its Digital Workplace initiatives aimed at supporting a modern, secure, and efficient working environment for FAO employees across Headquarters, Regional, and Country Offices. These initiatives require strong coordination to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational priorities, timelines, and quality standards. To support this effort, FAO seeks to engage a Project Manager to provide dedicated project management capacity, ensuring initiatives are effectively planned, coordinated, monitored, and delivered on track. The role will focus on managing cross-functional projects, facilitating collaboration among technical teams and stakeholders, and maintaining clear governance, reporting, and delivery discipline across the Digital Workplace portfolio.

A key project initiated in 2026; “FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade” aims to modernize network and data center infrastructure to meet the Organization’s growing digital demands. This project will ensure reliable, secure, and high-speed connectivity across the FAO HQ campus, strengthening operational resilience, enhance user experience, and enable advanced digital services essential for FAO’s future work.

Reporting Lines

Overall supervision by the IT Division Deputy Director and direct supervision of the relevant Senior IT Officer.

Technical Focus

The Project Manager will coordinate and track the execution of the assigned projects, in particular, FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade across all phases from planning to completion. He/She will support governance processes, reporting, and decision-making to ensure timely and well-aligned delivery of the initiative.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The consultant responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate, and track the delivery of the project “FAO Headquarters Digital Infrastructure Upgrade”, ensuring effective execution across all project phases.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables in line with FAO project management methodologies.
• Work closely with technical leads to monitor progress, manage dependencies, and identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Facilitate coordination among cross-functional teams and business units to ensure alignment and minimize operational disruption.
• Monitor and report on project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives, providing regular updates to management and project governance bodies.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports to support transparency and decision-making.
• Support project governance processes, including reviews, approvals, and escalation mechanisms.
• Contribute to the coordination and oversight of other Digital Workplace initiatives, as required.

Candidates will be Assessed Against the Following

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Seven years of relevant working experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, preferably within Information Technology infrastructure or enterprise technology environments.
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages is an asset.
• A recognized professional project management certification, such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, AgilePM®, or equivalent.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in managing IT-related projects, including the coordination of technical components, service delivery activities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating cross-functional technical teams and engaging with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable project outcomes.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches; MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent), as well as IT service management and governance frameworks.
• Ability to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones for IT-related initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT related projects and coordination of technical deliverables.
• Experience in risk, issue, and dependency management in complex projects.
• Ability to prepare clear project documentation, status reports, and management dashboards.
• Proficiency in using standard project management and collaboration tools.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• 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 IAU / UNESCO. The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• 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.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the WHED. These qualifications should be in alignment with the ISCED mappings.

Note: Applicants may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present records. 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. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp