Social network you want to login / join with : Food Security and Agricultural Livelihoods Assessment Specialist, Rome col-narrow-left Client : Location : Job Category : Other EU work permit required : col-narrow-right Job Reference : be30d37d9ee6 Job Views : Posted : 12.08.2025 Expiry Date : 26.09.2025 col-wide Job Description : Reporting Lines The Consultant will report to the Senior Technical Officer (DIEM Team Leader) or to the Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer (DIEM). He / she will work in close collaboration with the country office Technical Focus The Consultant is responsible for leading and implementing DIEM Monitoring and / or Impact activities in support of FAO Country Offices and as a public good. Tasks and responsibilities Engage with DIEM target users and map out demand for data and analysis in support of decision-making; Coordinate the design and realization of hazard impact assessments (including PDNA) with the country and regional offices, the global DIEM team, as well as relevant FAO expert units and external partners; Lead the design of assessment plans and surveys, including analytical questions, linkages to decision-making, data collection modalities and instruments, questionnaire, sampling, budget, logistics, and timelines; Supervise data collection and data quality control, in line with DIEM standard protocols and tools; Lead statistical analysis, data interpretation and validation; Lead the development of high-level and analytical products integrating different types of data as relevant (household survey, key-informant interviews, focus group discussions, earth observation, market prices, field observations, and other contextual data); Contribute tailored intelligence to reporting, learning, positioning, advocacy and resource partner engagement processes at the regional level; Monitor the uptake of DIEM products, lead after-action reviews, and document gaps, use cases, and lessons learnt; Contribute to the development of DIEM standard methods and tools; Develop adequate linkages and partnership with relevant stakeholders and FAO entities at country, regional, and global level; Undertake travel in support of Country Offices; Perform any other duties as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING University degree in economics, agricultural economics, relevant social or natural sciences, or other related discipline relevant to the mandate of the Organization; At least 5 years of relevant experience in emergency food security and agriculture assessments and analysis; including at least 3 years of relevant experience in food crisis or risk-prone countries; Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of any other official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian). For PSA, working knowledge (level C) of English. FAO Core Competencies Technical / Functional Skills Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams; Good knowledge of the emergency and resilience ecosystem in fragile contexts (e.g. key stakeholders, agriculture programming, humanitarian programming cycle, food security phases classification, funding mechanisms); Proven analytical and research skills applied to humanitarian contexts; Familiarity with standard food security and livelihood assessment methods including quantitative and qualitative surveys, Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) and / or Damage and Loss assessment, and market analysis; Ability to use information derived from remote-sensing and Geographic Information Systems; Advanced skills in survey management, including sample and questionnaire design, survey supervision, data quality control, and data analysis; Working knowledge of advanced statistics with ability to use at least one statistical software package (R, STATA, SPSS); Working knowledge of digital data collection applications (in particular Kobo toolbox); Strong coordination skills; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to write clear, concise, and actionable reports in English. Strong individual planning capacity. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU / UNESCO list Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at Formore information,visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr