Junior Technical Officer (Agricultural Policy and Data Analysis)

Job Description

• The Junior Technical Officer (JTO) will contribute to support countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and particularly provide technical expertise in census/survey design, sampling, metadata development, conduct data and agricultural policy analysis, applying quantitative and qualitative methods, relevant to the regional agrifood system context.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to FAO’s normative work on project formulation, and development of information products related to policy, and agriculture and food security statistics.
• Collect, review/cross-check and/or analyze relevant agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender-related data, statistics and information to support the delivery of programme projects, products, publications and services.
• Conduct analysis, provide technical input, carry out research and edit/revise technical documents and/or publications, as needed.
• Participate in the development of improved tools and methodologies.
• Update databases and web pages, as needed.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.
• Participate in the organization of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations, document results and recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Hungarian citizenship at the time of application.
• Master’s degree or PhD. in statistics, mathematics, engineering/agricultural engineering, economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in the compilation and analysis of food and agricultural statistics in national or international organizations. PhD degree can substitute for working experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues related to the compilation, validation and analysis of SDG indicators are an advantage.
• Very good working knowledge of English, spoken and written, with a capacity to write and edit working documents in English.
• Excellent information technology skills, including in using statistical software for data processing and analysis.

Conditions

• Duration: Two years full time – non-renewable contract.

How to apply

• Deadline to apply: 14.03.2025.
• Expected response time to applicants: in four weeks following the deadline to apply.
• Please send your complete application (CV in Hungarian and English, short motivation letter in Hungarian and English).
• You can apply with the „Apply" button.

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