DURATION: Fixed Term: 2 years
POST NUMBER: 0094188
CCOG CODE: 1.M.02
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
Organizational Setting
The Statistics Division develops, and advocates for the implementation of methodologies and standards for data collection, validation, processing and analysis of food and agriculture statistics. In these statistical domains, it also plays a vital role in the compilation, processing and dissemination of internationally comparable data, and provides essential capacity building support to member countries. In addition, the Division disseminates many publications, working papers and statistical yearbooks, that cover agricultural and food security relevant statistics (including prices, investments, production, trade and agri-environmental statistical data).
The Basic Data Team(s) are responsible for compiling basic data on agricultural production, trade and utilization as well as the compilation of analytical datasets based on these data. The teams are also responsible for the enhancements of all methodological approaches in the area of data collection, compilation and dissemination; and they coordinate and deliver all capacity development activities in the area of basic statistics.
Reporting Lines
The Statistician reports to the Team Leader of the Basic Statistics Team.
Technical Focus
Updates and improvements of the basic data domains, i.e. Production, Trade and Food Balance Sheets (FBS). Guidance on all methodological innovations for these data domains. Implementation of all new methods within the Statistical Working System (SWS). Availability and updates of related capacity development material.
Key Results
Research and analysis of information, data and statistics, and the maintenance and updating of related tools, methodologies, and/or databases to support the delivery of programme products, projects, publications, and services.
Key Functions
- Researches and analyzes [agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related] data, statistics and information to provide technical, statistical and/or policy related information and analysis to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes work, products, projects, publications and services;
- Produces a variety of technical reports and input for technical documents, Departmental publications and/or web pages;
- Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects, and/or assessments and provides technical backstopping to field projects;
- Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases, and/or key social/ economic/ environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc.;
- Participates on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborates with other departments and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practice;
- Collaborates in capacity development activities involving the planning and organizing of training workshops, seminars, and major meetings and the preparation of related information, materials, on-line tools and information kits;
- Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations;
- Participates in resource mobilization activities.
Specific Functions
- Provides support in guiding all work on new production, trade, and Food Balance Sheet methods using advanced computational algorithms;
- Collaborates in the development and implementation of new approaches to raise the workflow and process efficiency, including the rapid update and extension of production, trade, and Food Balance Sheet time series;
- Contributes to the implementation of the corporate quality assurance framework for all basic data domains in FAOSTAT;
- Contributes to the enhancement of the presentation and accessibility of FAOSTAT data and addresses the needs of users for further statistical and economic analyses.
Candidates will be assessed against the following
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, or a related field
- Five years of relevant experience in the compilation and analysis of food and agricultural statistics in national or international organizations
- Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Team Work
- 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 statistical methods, including for the preparation of accounting frameworks such as national accounts, economic accounts for agriculture, or food balance sheets
- Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in the use of quantitative statistical and econometric methods
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research under minimal supervision, present statistics materials lucidly and effectively and produce high quality research papers in English
- Demonstrated ability to undertake economic and econometric analyses using econometric tools and statistical software packages (e.g. 'R', GAMS, STATA, SAS)
- Extent and relevance of experience in designing and delivering capacity development programmes at country level ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see 'How to Apply'). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised i n the IAU/UNESCO list.
- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org
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