Reporting Lines
The Economist (Data Analyst) reports to the Deputy Director, under the overall guidance of the EST Director.
Technical Focus
The Economist (Data Analyst) will provide data, indicators and quantitative analyses on topics related to agricultural markets and trade.
Key Results
Research and analysis of information, data and statistics, and the maintenance and updating of related tools, methodologies, and/or databases to support the delivery of programme products, projects, publications, and services.
Key Functions
1. Researches and analyses [agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related] data, statistics and information to provide technical, statistical and/or policy related information and analysis to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes work, products, projects, publications and services.
2. Produces a variety of technical reports and input for technical documents, Divisional publications and/or web pages.
3. Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects, and/or assessments and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
4. Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases, and/or key social/ economic/ environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc.
5. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborates with other departments and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
6. Collaborates in capacity development activities involving the planning and organizing of training workshops, seminars, and major meetings and the preparation of related information, materials, on-line tools and information kits.
7. Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
8. Participates in resource mobilization activities.
Specific Functions
9. Performs quantitative analysis in support of studies, reports and other knowledge products in the area of agricultural markets, policies and trade.
10. Maintains and keeps up-to-date various databases on commodity balances, prices, and trade.
11. Provides support to the maintenance and update of the Divisional Data Dashboard, including with the use of state-of-art technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools
12. Provides technical and organizational support in response to country requests.
13. Maintains and improves Food Import Bill calculations.
14. Develops and delivers training courses and identifies future capacity development needs.
15. Organizes workshops and seminars in collaboration with local and international partners.
16. Undertakes literature reviews and produces information and knowledge products in the area of trade (technical notes, policy briefs, papers, etc.).
17. Performs other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
18. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, agricultural economics or a related field.
19. Five years of relevant experience in economic analysis and quantitative analysis, including experience in international agricultural commodity markets and trade, economic modelling and database management.
20. Working knowledge (proficiency- level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
21. Results Focus
22. Teamwork
23. Communication
24. Building Effective Relationships
25. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
26. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
27. Extent and relevance experience in advanced economic research and analysis, including the use of statistical and econometrics methods and relevant software.
28. Demonstrated experience in economic and quantitative analysis, policy analysis and policy advice to countries.
29. Proven strong experience in database development and management.
30. Extent of knowledge of the problems of developing countries and in the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of commodity development projects.
31. Proven excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.
32. Ability to mobilize extra-budgetary resources.
33. Ability and capacity to work under strict deadlines.
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
34. Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
35. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
36. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protectionFAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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