Specialist in Establishing Agricultural Data Systems

FAO is implementing the STAT SANOI project (GCP/MAG/095/EC) titled “Establishment of a network of information systems on agriculture and food and nutrition security in the Indian Ocean islands (Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles)” funded by the European Union.
The main expected outputs are: (1) national information systems collect and produce data and information on food and nutrition security, (2) a regional platform supports the activities of national information systems in the identification, collection and production of harmonized food security data and information, and (3) Information coordination and national capacities for the quantitative analysis of information on agriculture, food and nutrition security are improved. The project coordination is based at the FAO Representation in Madagascar and the activities are implemented in the four countries.
The project, which supports data collection and statistical analysis by national statistical offices, will contribute to a better understanding of issues related to agriculture and food and nutrition security (FNS) to better define and monitor national food systems development strategies, so that policymakers can more easily access the information needed to prepare and monitor agricultural and FNS strategies.
FAO is recruiting a national specialist to assist in the implementation of the project activities in Seychelles.
The activities of this national specialist will be carried out in support of the national technical services, partners of the project.
The incumbent will carry out the activities in support of the national technical services that are partners of the project and support the capacity building activities of these partners.
He/she will work in close collaboration with the FAO technical team, under the supervision of the regional project coordinator of STAT SANOI based at the FAO representation in Madagascar.
The specialist will support the implementation of the Stat SANOI project activities in Seychelles.
He/she will coordinate and facilitate all the project’s activities at the country level that involve the national stakeholders. The objective is to guarantee constant key stakeholder engagement for an effective progress.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will perform the following activities:

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

Technical/Functional Skills :
Will be considered an advantage: