Data and Knowledge Management Specialist

Under the overall supervision and guidance of FAO Representative in India, direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme), in close collaboration with the ECTAD India team and ECTAD Regional Manager in the FAO Regional Office in Bangkok (ECTAD RAP)

Support to Global Health Security Programme, Pandemic Fund and Fleming Fund specially on the data and knowledge management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in technical management to the ECTAD-India team activities;
• Assist in preparation of workshop concept notes and proceedings, including technical briefing documents, presentations as required;
• Assist the ECTAD-India team in facilitating workshops and training sessions in India in collaboration with international and national consultants;
• Assist in the analysis and integration of surveillance data on AMR, EID and zoonoses;
• Assist in Research, Writing and Communications;
• Assist in Monitoring and Evaluation of GHSP, and Pandemic Fund projects;
• Coordination and follow up – on behalf of ECTAD India team – with the Government stakeholders (DAHD, NCDC, ICAR and state government departments) and other stakeholders (WHO, UNEP, WOAH and other NGOs) for implementation of Global Health Security Programme (GHSP), Pandemic Fund and Fleming Fund projects as and when advised by ECTAD India Team;
• Carry out other related duties as and when a need arises in the project(s) and as advised by the supervisor;

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, statistics, economics or related fields
• At least 2 years of  relevant experience in the field of scientific research, statistics, and knowledge management,
• Working knowledge of English and knowledge of local language is desirable

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Good computer skills and ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Project planning tools, etc.).
• Have good judgment and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure in a professional manner.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to organize work systematically, set priorities, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to structure and convey information in an appropriate and timely format, while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

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