Senior Power Platform solution provider

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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Organizational Setting

The Information Technology Division (CSI) is responsible for all IT activities within the Organization. CSI performs on behalf of the Organization the following critical roles\: defining FAO IT policies and providing strategic advice on IT architecture and standards, governance, policy and operational matters while monitoring organizational compliance; defining the mechanisms for managing FAO's information and data; protecting FAO's information assets and ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability; ensuring provision of IT services that are core for the Organization's global operations and supporting the information and business processes; coordinating organization-wide IT activities in order to reduce duplication and fragmentation and to increase integration of information data, systems and platforms, mobilizing IT resources from across the Organization; provide IT solutions to HQ and field offices as requested by the business units.

Reporting Lines

Under the direct supervision of the Information Technology Officer (Digital Solutions area), the incumbent will act as senior Power Platform solution provider performing the following functions.

Technical Focus

The Microsoft Power Platform solution provider is a member of an agile development team who translates user requirements into solutions by analysing, designing, testing, and integrating standard Power Platform features, custom components, and corporate tools in order to implement sustainable and efficient solutions.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Translate functional requirements into conceptual and detailed design of Power Platform components and solutions
• Design, test and debug of SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse applications as per user requirements
• Participate in an Agile software development team, building high quality and effective software products that deliver real business in the shortest time
• Provide technical expertise in the usage of newer Microsoft technologies
• Participate in initiatives related to the promotion of the usage of Microsoft Power Platform technologies and the migration processes
• Propose and implement AI based solutions integrated in Web sites or PowerApps
• Participate in technical coordination of the Power Platform community and citizens developers
• Participate in the definition of technical governance for Power Platform solutions
• Contribute to the integration of corporate systems and tools with Power Platform solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation as needed

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• For consultants\: Advanced University degree or equivalent from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Professional Software Engineer or closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.
• For PSAs\: University Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields or equivalent technical experience in the subject.
• Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing Microsoft Power Platform based Solutions

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• 5 years of experience with design and development of O365 solutions and modules
• 5 years working and proven experience with PowerApps, Power Automate, PowerShell, web services, stand-alone and console applications,
• In depth knowledge of Dataverse and Microsoft API
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud infrastructure

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

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
• 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 information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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