Job Description - Statistical/Research Assistant (2403432)Job Posting08/Nov/2024Closure Date22/Nov/2024, 10:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: NFIJob TypeStaff positionType of Requisition: General ServicePrimary LocationItaly-RomeDuration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionPost Number: 0110531CCOG Code: 2201hIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device.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.Organizational SettingThe 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; collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of the best available and up-to-date fishery statistics.Main PurposeThe Statistical/Research Assistant performs a variety of routine technical, procedural and record-keeping support duties contributing to statistical data collection and presentation.Supervision Received/ExercisedThe 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.Working RelationshipsThe 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/ResultsCompile 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 stakeholders.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.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.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGEducation: 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.Technical SkillsKnowledge and ability to independently operate contemporary software used in statistics, including R and/or Stata.Knowledge and ability to independently operate relevant corporate computerized systems, policies and procedures.Knowledge of communication and documentation standards.Desirable Qualifications and SkillsKnowledge 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 INFORMATIONFAO 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).The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to extension of appointments.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location.For additional information visit the FAO employment website: FAO Employment WebsiteHOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
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