The 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).
The 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), documenting country practices and assisting countries in carrying out their national agricultural census at least once every decade using standard international concepts, definitions and methodologies.
The Team is also responsible for coordinating relevant capacity development activities conducted by ESS in order to strengthen national agricultural statistical systems regarding the censuses of agriculture.
The position is located in the Statistics Division, ESS at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Statistician reports to the Senior Statistician / Leader of the Agricultural Censuses Team under the overall guidance of the Director, ESS.
Key Results
Research and analysis of information, data and statistics, statistical methods, statistical and econometric modelling. Development and maintenance of specialized tools, methodologies, systems and / or databases, and the technical assistance services to support the implementation / delivery and monitoring of the programme of work and related products, projects, publications and services.
Key Functions
• Collects, reviews, processes and / or analyses key social / economic / environmental / indicators, based on both traditional statistical methods / sources or on unstructured sources and data science methods, to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes of work, which can be focused on products, projects, publications or services.
• Develops improved / updated technical, statistical and / or analytical tools, systems, databases.
• 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.
• Provides response to requests and provides technical and / or policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices, including technical backstopping to field projects.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with other Divisions / Offices / Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
• Provides capacity development services, including the planning and organization of training workshops and seminars, and preparation of related information, materials, on-line tools and information kits.
• Participates in divisional teams, Organization-wide committees, project teams and working groups and provides specialized expertise on international technical networks and or technical policy and standard setting bodies.
• Supports 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.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the Corporate Strategy and divisional plans
• Promotes international cooperation and collaboration, advocates best practices, knowledge sharing, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings and conferences.
Specific Functions
• Contributes to support the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA).
• Develops and updates conceptual, methodological and operational guidelines to collect statistical information on the structure of national agriculture sectors through agriculture censuses, international and agricultural surveys.
• Technically supports FAO units and Members in the design, planning, and implementation of agricultural census, international surveys and agricultural surveys, including formulation of census and survey projects, questionnaire and manuals design, cognitive and pilot testing, sample design, training of field staff, the use of advanced data collection technologies and dissemination of census and survey data.
• Supports the preparation and delivery of training and dissemination materials on agricultural census, international surveys and agricultural surveys to country officials and field staff.
• Provides hands-on support to national institutions in applying statistical methods to large farm su
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