Statistician (Statistics)
Pubblicato il 06-10-2026 - Fao in Roma
Organizational context:
The Statistics Division (ESS) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, develops and advocates for methodologies and standards in food and agriculture statistics. It plays a vital role in compiling, processing, and disseminating internationally comparable data, offering capacity-building support to Member Nations. The Agricultural Census Team within ESS develops guidelines for the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA) and conducts surveys to document country practices, assisting nations in strengthening their agricultural statistical systems.
Job purpose:
The Statistician (Statistics) will provide comprehensive technical, statistical, and analytical services, developing specialized tools, methodologies, and databases to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of FAO's work in agricultural censuses and surveys. This includes coordinating data collection, processing, and analysis; designing and developing statistical tools and systems; conducting research; and producing technical reports.
The role involves providing technical and policy advice, assisting country offices, and coordinating capacity development services, including training workshops. The incumbent will also contribute to resource mobilization and promote international cooperation in agricultural statistics.
Responsibilities:
The Statistician will contribute to supporting the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA) and FAO's Agricultural Survey programme. Key responsibilities include developing and updating methodological guidelines for collecting statistical information on the agricultural sector through censuses and surveys. The role involves coordinating and implementing technical support to FAO units and member countries in designing, planning, and executing agricultural censuses and surveys. This includes formulating country projects, designing questionnaires and manuals, conducting pilot testing, sample design, training field staff, utilizing