Statistical Assistant

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Job Description

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 countries. In addition, the Division disseminates many publications, working papers and statistical yearbooks, which cover agricultural and food security relevant statistics (including prices, production, trade and agri-environmental statistical data). The Statistics Division is involved in the management of a number of large scale projects, aimed at improving statistical methodologies and establish best practices for the collection, collation, processing, dissemination and use of data relevant to food security, agriculture and rural areas.

The position is located in ESS at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Main Purpose:

The Statistical/Research Assistant performs and coordinates the full range of technical, procedural and record-keeping support duties contributing to statistical data collection and presentation. He/she ensures quality, validity and consistency of data and information produced and presented within his/her area of responsibility.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

The Statistical Assistant reports to the Senior Statistician. Work 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.

Working Relationships:

The 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.

Key Functions/Results:

Select 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;
Draft and edit statistical reports, including tables and graphs for analysis;
Review data prior to processing for computer storage or analysis; cross check data in a database to identify and redress inconsistencies;
Assist 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;
Prepare statistical material and documentation for internal and international meetings;
Use statistical software to assist with specific analyses and programme edits, such as to identify or forecast events, patterns and causal flows;
Provide guidance to staff on relevant statistical methods, systems and procedures; orient and train other statistical support staff in the work unit;
Recommend improvements to operating procedures and systems used;
Perform other duties as required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

Secondary School Education.

Experience:

Four years of experience in statistical support work.

Languages:

Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English.

IT Skills:

Very good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400080

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