h3Organizational setting /h3pthe 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). /ppthe position is located in the statistics division (ess) at fao headquarters in rome, italy. /ph3main purpose /h3pthe statistical/research assistant performs and coordinates the full range of technical, procedural and record-keeping support duties contributing to statistical data collection and presentation. the incumbent ensures quality, validity and consistency of data and information produced and presented within the area of responsibility. /ph3supervision received/exercised /h3pthe statistical/research assistant works under direct supervision of the senior statistician/team leader of the crops, livestock and food statistics (clfs) and general supervision of the director and/or deputy director, ess. supervision received provides for technical and procedural guidance and on-the-job learning opportunities. /ppwork is performed with initiative and independent judgement. managerial guidance received is focused on the quality and validity of results. the incumbent may provide procedural and technical guidance to other statistical support staff. /ph3working relationships /h3pthe incumbent interacts, supports and cooperates with managers and staff on various levels within the division, the entire organization, including decentralized offices and external partners,



in collecting and providing statistical information and analysis. /ph3key functions/results /h3ulliselect and extract relevant data to be used for construction and updating of databases or other statistical material; assist with specialized research and regularly update statistical information available in the organization's website. /lilidraft and edit statistical reports, including tables and graphs for analysis. /lilireview data prior to processing for computer storage or analysis; cross check data in a database to identify and redress inconsistencies. /liliassist with the production of tabulations for publications and/or ad hoc reports; use and customize statistical software to respond to data editing requests from a variety of clients. /liliprepare statistical material and documentation for internal and international meetings. /liliuse statistical software to assist with specific analyses and programme edits, such as to identify or forecast events, patterns and causal flows. /liliprovide guidance to staff on relevant statistical methods, systems and procedures; orient and train other statistical support staff in the work unit. /lilirecommend improvements to operating procedures and systems used. /liliperform other duties as required. /li /ulh3impact of work /h3pthe incumbent's work impacts directly on quality and consistency of statistical and research support activities.



the incumbent plays a lead role in the provision of statistical programme support services for successful achievement of the organizational unit's mandate /ph3candidates will be assessed against the following /h3h3minimum requirements /h3ullieducation: secondary school education. /liliexperience: four years of experience in statistical support work. /lililanguages: working knowledge (proficiency - level c) of english. /liliit skills: very good knowledge of standard ms office applications, internet and office technology equipment. /liliresidency: 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 valid visa to work or a valid work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence. /li /ulh3competencies /h3ulliresults focus /liliteamwork /lilicommunication /lilibuilding effective relationships /liliknowledge sharing and continuous improvement /li /ulh3technical skills /h3ullithorough knowledge of global agricultural production and trade statistics. /lilithorough knowledge of contemporary software used for data compilation and analysis (i.e. microsoft excel). /lilithorough knowledge of relevant corporate computerized systems, policies and procedures. /li /ulh3desirable qualifications and skills /h3ulliintermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level b) of another fao official language (arabic, chinese, french, russian or spanish). /lilivery good knowledge of the corporate structure and corporate statistical governance mechanisms. /lilivery good knowledge of central product classification (cpc) and “harmonized system (hs) international classifications. /lilivery good knowledge of statistical software (i.e, r). /lilivery good knowledge of food balance sheets methodology used by fao. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

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