Agricultural Census Support

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Organizational Setting

The Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (SLC) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing sub-regional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with sub-region wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Sub-Regional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for the Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC).

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of FAO Representative for Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, and the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Officer – Sub-regional Statistician. He/she will work in close collaboration with the FAO International Consultant and the Agricultural Census Project Focal Point for the Government of Suriname.

Technical Focus

The position focuses on supporting the agricultural census planning, implementation, and analysis in Suriname through the technical cooperation programme entitled “Technical Assistance to Support the Suriname 6th Agricultural Census Program and Policy Development”.

Tasks and responsibilities

The officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Support FAO technical missions and international consultants in facilitating the census activities.
• Support FAO international consultants in completing the survey frame for the census of agriculture.
• Support the work of International Consultants and visiting FAO staff and take follow-up actions.
• Be responsible for sourcing data and information directly from the primary target groups, stakeholders and partners of the project.
• Follow-up on FAO correspondence and other matters related to the agricultural census with the Government.
• Support the Subregional Statistician in the training of census field staff (census managers, supervisors, and enumerators), and ensure the quality and consistency of data collection.
• Support the technical assistance activities on the census field work operations.
• Review the existing national legal framework governing statistical activities.
• Support FAO International Consultants in providing technical assistance on data processing, analysis, and interpretation, ensuring the production of meaningful and actionable insights.
• Perform any other duties to assure successful implementation of the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture or closely related technical field.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in project coordination, including experience in censuses or surveys.
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Suriname

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience working in the agricultural sector, including fisheries will be an asset.
• Experience in the formulation of technical assistance projects, provision of technical support and preparation/implementation of capacity building in the field of agriculture.
• Experience in conducting quantitative analyses, analytical studies and methodological research in agriculture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in statistics in Suriname.

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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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