FAO National Agricultural Statistics Specialist Jobs 2024 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
FAO Nigeria looking for “National Agricultural Statistics Specialist”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 04 May 2024.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO National Agricultural Statistics Specialist Jobs 2024
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 April 2024 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of National Agricultural Statistics Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | National Agricultural Statistics Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 04 May 2024 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2024
Technical Focus: Support FAO Nigeria in providing technical assistance (TA) for preparation and implementation of the National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC). The NASC is the first agricultural sample census conducted in the country for nearly 30 years and fill a critical gap in the national statistical system. Given the expansive nature of conducting an agricultural census, the country, and more specifically the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), need technical assistance to implement and analyse the NASC according to international standards.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Support in the organization and logistics of meetings, preparation of agendas, preparation of informative notes, ensuring the participation of interested parties in online and in-person meetings.
- upport in the preparation and conduct of international expert missions and GSARS training on AGPROD and INDICATORS packages and 50 x 2030 Initiative planning,
- Participate in all technical and coordination meetings of both projects and prepare summary notes.
- Contribute to the organization of the dissemination event of NASC 2022 data (Information and Communication Technologies aspects) and computation of Indicators (CAADP).
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics or University degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Social Science with at least more than 5 years post qualification experience.
- 3 years of relevant experience working in analysing, interpretation, and application of data for planning, decisions making, and monitoring in agricultural sector in support of rural development and food security.
- Relevant experience in producing high quality and timely statistical data in the agricultural and rural sector, integrating production data with data on the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of agricultural holdings.
- Working knowledge of English and any relevant local language in Nigeria.
- Nationale of Nigeria
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO National Agricultural Statistics Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 04 May 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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