FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs

FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. FAO Zambia programme looking for “Program Specialist”. Applicants with a Bachelors Degree may apply on or before 21 August 2021.

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.

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FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021

The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 09 August 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Recruiter Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Position Program Specialist (Data Analysis)
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Country Zambia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelors Degree
Experience Required 2 year
Application Deadline 21 August 2021

FAO Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: The Program Specialist (Data Analysis) works under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Zambia and directly reports to the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA). The incumbent will work in close collaboration with implementing partners from Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and relevant FAO technical units in headquarters and in Zambia

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Directly responsible for development of software tools for data entry and analysis of various data sets collected during the project. This includes provision of overall oversight and quality control during data entry activities, training and supervising of ad hoc data entry clerks, etc.;
  • Directly responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of data collection systems, databases, data analysis syntaxes and other strategies throughout all data collection activities under the project;
  • Substantively contributes to interpretation of data analysis results using statistical techniques and supports application of such results in routine project reposts and knowledge products;
  • Substantively contributes to capacity building of participating partners in matters related to data collection, handling and management;
  • Directly responsible for maintaining and updating of project implementation monitoring database, partner contracts, agro-dealers and participating farmers’ records;
  • Contributes to the maintaining of monitoring systems for tracking of progress of activities implementation. This includes participating in the design of data collection methodologies (household surveys, community interviews, key informants, focus group discussions, etc.);
  • Participates in the development of information products to support decision making during project progress review exercises and in preparation of advocacy material under the project;
  • Participates in formulation of data collection tools and data collection exercise and report writing. This includes providing training and supervision of enumerators and a supporting role to stakeholders involved in data collection and analysis;

Qualification:

  • Extent and relevance of experience in communication and writing skills in English and any local languages
  • Extent and relevance of experience working with national and local governments, donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions, including the conservative group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), is considered a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated and very good skills in info-graphics, publishing software and editing. Knowledge and experience with photography, video etc. will be an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal relationships and a strong personality, self-starter.
  • National of Zambia.

Desirable

  • Field experience in epidemics or public health emergencies;

Experience:

  • At least three years’ experience with successful track record in epidemiology, public health surveillance, control of outbreaks, information management, quantitative methods.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021

  • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
  • Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered
  • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
  • If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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