STATISTICIAN

Job Posting : 09/Dec/2024 Closure Date : 06/Jan/2025, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : ESS Job Type : Staff position Type of Requisition : Professional Primary Location : Italy-Rome Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number : 2009271 CCOG Code : 1M02 IMPORTANT NOTICE : Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented 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 staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. Organizational Setting FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. The Statistics Division (ESS) develops and advocates for the implementation of methodologies and standards for data collection, validation, processing and analysis, in the food and agriculture statistics domains. The Division also disseminates publications, working papers and statistical yearbooks, that cover agriculture and food security statistics, including prices, investments, production, trade and agri-environmental statistical data. Reporting Lines The Statistician reports to a Senior Statistician in ESS, under the general supervision of the Director ESS. Technical Focus The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support to the governance, coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting of data and statistical activities at corporate level, in particular in the area of SDG monitoring, and to the design and monitoring of FAO results framework. Key Results Collection, analysis and review of information, data and statistics and project/meeting services to support programme products, projects, publications and services. Key Functions Participates in the development of improved and/or updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, systems, databases; participates in the collection, review, processing and/or analysis of key social/economic/environmental indicators. Participates in the design and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting in support of the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative tools and methodologies. Participates in the production of technical reports and provides input in technical documents, divisional publications and/or web pages. Supports in the response to requests and provides technical and/or policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres. Collaborates in capacity development activities, including the planning and organization of training workshops, seminars, and major meetings. Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences. Specific Functions Provides technical support to the work of FAO data coordination groups. Supports the compilation, disaggregation, progress assessment, dissemination and reporting of the SDG indicators under FAO custodianship. Supports the coordination of statistical capacity development initiatives on SDG monitoring. Provides regular assessment reports on the quality of the SDG indicators. Supports the coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting on FAO’s data and statistical programme of work. Provides technical support for the design and monitoring of FAO’s results framework. Supports the coordination of FAO reporting on data and statistics to FAO Governing Bodies. Provides technical support for the preparation and coordination of FAO regional commissions on agriculture statistics. Supports the establishment, review and management of corporate partnerships for data and statistics. Performs other related duties supporting ESS’s mandate as requested. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Advanced university degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, agricultural economics, or a related field. Three years of relevant experience in the compilation and analysis of food and agricultural statistics. Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language. Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. Strong command of statistical methods. Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analysing technical information and data. Experience in the use of statistical software, such as R, Stata or SPSS. Quality of oral and written communication skills in English. GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr