National Agricultural Statistics Specialist

4 weeks ago


Abuja, Nigeria Food and Agriculture Organization Of the United Nations Full time

Tasks And Responsibilities

  • Support in the organization and logistics of meetings, preparation of agendas, preparation of informative notes, ensuring the participation of interested parties in online and in-person meetings.
  • Support in the preparation and conduct of international expert missions and GSARS training on AGPROD and INDICATORS packages and 50 x 2030 Initiative planning,
  • Participate in all technical and coordination meetings of both projects and prepare summary notes.
  • Contribute to the organization of the dissemination event of NASC 2022 data Information and Communication Technologies aspects and computation of Indicators CAADP.
  • Support in organizing regular project coordination meetings and other engagements, manage invitations, mobilize participants, and support preparation of meeting notes and ensure follow up on required action points.
  • Advise the FAO Representation on matters relating agricultural, food security data, statistics and contribute to preparation of technical elements for briefs, reports, FAOR speaking points, concept motes and other relevant documents from time to time, liaise with other projects in the domain of agricultural development.
  • Represent FAO Country office in relevant coordination platforms and technical working groups at country level.
  • Identify the critical technical limitation of the NBS and FMAFS related to agricultural statistics for planning future technical assistance.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics or University degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Social Science with at least more than 5 years post qualification experience.
  • 3 years of relevant experience working in analysing, interpretation, and application of data for planning, decisions making, and monitoring in agricultural sector in support of rural development and food security.
  • Relevant experience in producing high quality and timely statistical data in the agricultural and rural sector, integrating production data with data on the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of agricultural holdings.
  • Working knowledge of English and any relevant local language in Nigeria.
  • Nationale of Nigeria

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the use of statistical tools for data collection, analysis, and processing.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the use and application of Microsoft suits.
  • Familiarity with farm base data modules for agriculture and food security surveys.


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