pJob Description /p h3Job Posting /h3 p02/Oct/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p23/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM /p h3Organizational Unit /h3 pESS /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p h3Type of Requisition /h3 pProfessional /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p h3Duration /h3 pFixed-term: two years with possibility of extension /p h3Post Number /h3 h3CCOG Code /h3 p1M02 /p h3IMPORTANT NOTICE /h3 pPlease note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal devicebr/The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /p ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /li liFAO, 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 /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ul pFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p pThe 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. /p pFAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p h3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe Statistics Division (ESS) 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 Nations. 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). /p pThe incumbent will work for the Agricultural Census Team, that is responsible for developing the methodological guidelines for the FAO World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA), as well as conducting agricultural surveys to document country practices. The team is also responsible for assisting countries in strengthening their national agricultural statistical systems by providing technical assistance to carry out national agricultural census at least once every decade and to run a continuous programme of agricultural surveys, using standard international concepts, definitions and methodologies. /p pThe position is located in the Statistics Division ( ESS ) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Statistician (Statistics) reports to the Senior Statistician/Leader of the Agricultural Censuses Team under the overall guidance of the Director, ESS. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pAgricultural Censuses and surveys. /p h3Key Results /h3 pComprehensive technical, statistical, analytical and/or policy analysis services and the development of specialized tools, methodologies, systems and/or databases to support the planning,



implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programme of work and related products, projects, publications and services. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liPlans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and short‑term work groups, leads and/or participates in Divisional teams, participates in Organization‑wide committees, project teams and working groups and provides specialized expertise on international technical networks and or technical policy and standard setting bodies. /li liCoordinates the collection, review, processing and/or analysis of key social/economic/environmental indicators, based on either traditional statistical methods/sources or on unstructured sources and data science methods to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes of work whether focused on products, projects, publications or services. /li liDesigns and develops improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, systems and databases. /li liDesigns and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting in support of the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative tools and methodologies to be used within the Organization or by external stakeholders. /li liCoordinates the production of a variety of technical reports and provides input in flagship publications, technical documents, Divisional publications and/or web pages. /li liCoordinates and provides responses to requests and provides technical and/or policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices including technical backstopping of field projects. /li liCoordinates and provides capacity development services, including the planning and organization of training workshops and seminars and the preparation of related information, materials, on‑line tools and information kits. /li liCoordinates the organization, conduct and follow‑up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners. /li liParticipates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with Strategic Framework and Divisional plans. /li liPromotes international cooperation and collaboration, advocates best practices, knowledge sharing, increased policy dialogue, and provides technical expertise at international meetings and conferences. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liIdentifies and formulates food and agricultural statistics development projects and assists with their implementation, monitoring and evaluation. /li liContributes to support the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA) and FAO's Agricultural Survey programme. /li liDevelops and updates conceptual, methodological and operational guidelines to collect statistical information on the agricultural sector at national level through agriculture censuses and agricultural surveys. /li liCoordinates and implements technical support to FAO units and member countries in the design, planning, and implementation of agricultural censuses and surveys, including formulation of country projects, the design of questionnaires and manuals, the implementation of cognitive and pilot testing, sample design, training of field staff, the use of advanced data collection technologies, and the dissemination of census and survey data and microdata. /li liCoordinates the preparation and delivery of training and dissemination materials on agricultural censuses and surveys to country officials and field staff. /li liProvides hands‑on support to national institutions in applying statistical methods to large farm datasets, including editing, validation and analysis of the data with statistical software.



/li liCoordinates and supports the monitoring and documentation of countries' censuses, prepares metadata reviews and main census results. /li liCoordinates and implements the processing and dissemination of census data from WCA rounds to the FAOSTAT (FAO database) domain. /li liCoordinates and supports the preparation of technical articles, working papers, books and training materials and documents best practices in agricultural censuses and surveys. /li liSupports the mobilization of extra‑budgetary resources in support of the implementation of agricultural censuses and surveys. /li liPerforms other duties as required. /li /ul h3Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /h3 h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ul liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. /li liStrong command of statistical methods including: data presentation, analysis and descriptive statistics; main continuous and discrete random variables (binomial, normal, standard normal, log‑normal) and their properties; probability distributions; conditional probability, probabilities of intersections of events, Bayes' theorem; correlation and rank correlation; sampling and sample size: simple, stratified, and multistage random sampling; Inference, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and significance; linear regression (single and multiple) comparison of population means and variances, ANOVA; Chi-square and goodness of fit tests; nonlinear models: maximum likelihood estimation; elements of survey and questionnaire design. /li liExtent and relevance of knowledge and experience in collecting, compiling and disseminating agricultural statistics . /li liExtent and relevance of experience in the formulation of technical assistance projects as well as the planning and the provision of capacity development programmes and technical support at the country level for agricultural censuses and surveys. /li liExtent of knowledge and experience in agricultural survey methodology, including survey design, sampling, questionnaire design, data collection and validation methods. /li liExten t of proficiency and experience in CAPI survey tools and in using software tools for validating, processing and analysing microdata from large‑scale agricultural surveys. /li liExtent of experience in microdata dissemination and knowledge of statistical disclosure control methods and tools. /li liRelevant practical experience i n the design and implementation of agricultural censuses and surveys methodology, including data validation and dissemination. /li /ul pFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p h3General Information /h3 ul liExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds /li liFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. /li liAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /li /ul h3CONDITIONS OF SERVICE /h3 pA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. /p pOther benefits, subject to eligibility, include: /p ul liDependency allowances /li liRental subsidy /li liEducation grant for children /li liHome leave travel /li li30 working days of annual leave per year /li liPension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund /li liInternational health insurance; optional life insurance /li liDisability protection /li /ul pFAO encourages a positive workplaceculture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: /p ul lielements of family-friendly policies /li liflexible working arrangements /li listandards of conduct /li /ul pIf you need help or have queries, please create a one‑time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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