Reporting LinesConsultants and PSA subscribers will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the overall supervision of the Survey Team leader and the general oversight of the Director, ESS.Technical FocusConsultants and PSA subscribers will act as key resource persons for provision of technical assistance (TA) and training on the topics related to all stages of the agricultural statistics production cycle: survey planning and preparation, development of survey instruments, organisation of data collection, analysis, data processing, preparation of dissemination products, They will support the organization, monitoring and coordination of capacity development activities (technical assistance and training) at the global, regional and country level.Tasks and responsibilitiesConsultants and PSA subscribers will perform and contribute to the following tasks within the ESS Survey Team:• Support of capacity development activities for the programmes implemented by the team by facilitating in-country training workshops (virtual or in-person) and working with countries on action points and next steps in the following fields:o Preparation of planning of agricultural surveys.o Organization of agricultural sample surveys.o Sample frame and sampling design.o Development of Computer Assisted Person Interview (CAPI) application using SuSO and/or CSProProcessing and analysis of results using statistical software.o Computation of indicators based on survey data.o Preparation of dissemination products for agricultural surveys, including statistical disclosure control for micro-data sharing.• Assist the coordination and planning of capacity development activities with beneficiary countries.• Contribute to the preparation of methodological notes.• Perform other related tasks as needed.• Undertake duty travel as needed.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields• 3 years of relevant experience in: Agricultural statistics/Economics, including organization of farm-based surveys, processing and dissemination of agricultural survey data or implementation of training programs; 2 years of work experience are sufficient with a pertinent PhD.• Working knowledge (level C) of English or French FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Ability to draft quickly, clearly and concisely and to communicate effectively in English or French.• Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision• Extent and length of work experience in national institutions, international organizations, dealing with statistical data production including survey design, data collection organisation, data processing, statistical analysis, report writing and capacity development• Statistical and GIS programming languages, such as R, GIS software, experience with Google Earth Engine• Previous work experience with FAO and its partners in the above-mentioned statistical domains and tasks will be considered an asset• Limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.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 International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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