Innovation Officer
Lead and implement innovative projects with strategic collaboration across FAO.
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Overview
Lead and implement innovative projects with strategic collaboration across FAO.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, international cooperation for development, development economics, business administration, marketing or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience applying innovation-related methodologies and tools to support formulation, implementation, or upscaling of projects and initiatives, preferably in international cooperation for development, including in or with the private sector.
- Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Organizational Setting
The Office of Innovation (OIN) is an important instrument within FAO that provides strategic direction and helps drive and coordinate innovation across the Organization's work. Its goal is to consolidate and strengthen FAO's innovative spirit, including the innovation of approaches and cooperation models. OIN supports the Programme Priority Areas, ensuring that FAO mainstreams innovation in its programmes, facilitates cross-collaboration between the various FAO units and aids in forging and reinforcing transformative partnerships.
The position is located in OIN at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Innovation Officer reports to a OIN Senior Innovation Officer and works closely with other staff across OIN.
Technical Focus
Apply fit-for-purpose innovation methods and tools relevant to project management, facilitation of experiential learning and stakeholder collaboration, to support promising innovations moving into a portfolio of solutions and kick-starting innovation journeys.
Key Results
Implementation of coherent, integrated and effective innovation-related work, combining research with practical application within FAO projects, supporting sprint programmes and developing/maintaining networks of external organizations with expertise in the field for engagement with the Office's initiatives.
Key Functions
- Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services relating to policy and governance.
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.
- Updates databases and web pages.
- Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams and missions.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
- Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, international cooperation for development, development economics, business administration, marketing or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience applying innovation-related methodologies and tools to support formulation, implementation, or upscaling of projects and initiatives, preferably in international cooperation for development, including in or with the private sector.
- Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
- Extent and relevance of experience in applying frameworks, methodologies and tools, such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile development to guide teams through the innovation process.
- Relevance and extent of experience on Sprint Programmes within innovation or technology-driven sectors, including for private sector organizations.
- Relevance and extent of experience supporting stakeholders and partners, including inter-organizational project collaboration.
- Extent and relevance of experience in engaging with various stakeholders, leaders and external groups with sophistication and sensitivity.
- Extent and relevance of experience in creating superior written content, including visually engaging PowerPoint presentations and textual documents, to articulate the mission and vision of OIN to various audiences.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully implemented an innovative project? | This question assesses your practical experience in leading innovation projects. | Provide a specific example that highlights your innovation skills and project outcomes. |
| How do you approach stakeholder collaboration in innovation processes? | The interviewer wants to understand your methods for engaging stakeholders effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative methodologies have you applied in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a challenging team situation you faced and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure continuous improvement in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a time when you created engaging content for a presentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with agile development processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback from team members and partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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