Statistical/Research Assistant

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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located. 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. FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities; collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of the best available and up-to-date fishery statistics and for the syndication of the FAO information on all aspects of world fisheries and aquaculture.

The post is located in the Statistics Team (NFISS) of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Main Purpose The Statistical/Research Assistant performs a variety of routine technical, procedural and record-keeping support duties contributing to statistical data collection and presentation.

Supervision Received/Exercised The Statistical/Research Assistant works under direct supervision of the Senior Fishery Officer/Team Leader of the Statistics Team of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division and receives guidance from the Statistical Associate of the Team. He/she acts independently in routine matters. Supervision received provides for technical and procedural guidance and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Working Relationships The Statistical/Research Assistant engages with colleagues from within the work unit and with immediate clients supported, providing routine and standard services in assistance of data collection, analysis and presentation.

Key Functions/Results Compile data from source material such as questionnaires, publications, surveys, research projects, websites, reports, databases, etc. Verify completeness and accuracy of source data delivered to FAO by external stakeholder. Review specific indicators and apply routine statistical methods to check the validity and to identify any statistical discrepancies. Enter, retrieve and update data from existing databases. Process/compute statistical data according to formulae; assemble related outputs following prescribed procedures and instructions received; abstract and highlight specific features of data. Prepare standard statistical reports, tables and diagrams to show evidence and comparison of statistical information to facilitate further review and analysis. Prepare country notes on the availability and quality of national statistics and update internal metadata system. Perform other duties as required. Impact of Work The Statistical/Research Assistant participates as part of a team in the provision of statistical and research support services. Actions reflect on the immediate and wider work unit.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements Education: Secondary School Education.
Experience: Two years of experience in administrative and/or data processing support work.
Languages: Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English.
IT Skills: Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application.

Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills Knowledge and ability to independently operate contemporary software used in statistics, including R and/or Stata, and data search techniques. Knowledge and ability to independently operate relevant corporate computerized systems, policies and procedures. Knowledge of communication and documentation standards. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Knowledge and ability to spot errors and proactively communicate them for solutions. Ability to draft quickly, clearly and concisely and to communicate effectively in English. Previous working experience in statistical domains and tasks. Intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). REMUNERATION A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
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