Data Analysis Specialist

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FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAOs work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental social and economic dimensions of forestry including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with Members civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects analyses and disseminates information on the worlds forest resources and on the production trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products. The Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Team is a partnership between FAO the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and AgriCord housed in the NFO and supported under an umbrella programme and a multi-donor Trust Fund focusing on climate-resilient landscapes and improved livelihoods. FFF sees the Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs) which represent smallholders rural womens groups local communities and indigenous peoples institutions as the key agents of change in rural landscapes. The position is located in the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Manager/OiC of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) and the direct supervision of the Lead FFF Forestry Officer and Monitoring- Reporting Specialist. They may be called upon to collaborate with other FAO Divisions and teams.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support effective programme operations coordination and delivery.
The Data Analyst will provide specialized technical expertise in the design development maintenance and continuous improvement of consolidated databases and digital platforms contributing to strengthen programme monitoring reporting and evaluation and learning (MEL) systems as well as knowledge management by integrating analysing and visualizing programme data to generate actionable insights for programme management reporting and strategic addition the position provides operational support in the preparation of analytical outputs dashboards presentations and communication materials for internal and external audiences.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will contribute to and/or take responsibility for one or more of the following tasks:

Data Analysis Specialist

Provide technical expertise in the implementation of innovative data management and systems development to strengthen monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) systems with a focus on data integration analytics and data visualization.
Conduct exploratory data analysis and analytical assessments to identify patterns and trends in forestry-related livelihood activities and their impact on programme outcomes including data insights financial dashboards.
Develop maintain and optimize integrated databases and data management platforms ensuring the integration quality consistency and accessibility of programme data across multiple sources and systems.
Review and enhance qualitative and quantitative technical documentation to improve data quality consistency analytical value and reporting standards.
Develop data visualizations analytical dashboards and communication materials using Power BI Excel Tableau to support the effective dissemination of programme results and evidence-based decision-making.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization in international development natural resource management business administration economics social sciences environmental science alternative a first-level degree and two additional year of relevant experience may be considered.
For : University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization in international development natural resource management business administration economics social sciences environmental science economics
Minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience in programme or project support preferably within FAO or U.N. Agencies/organizations.
Working knowledge (level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Strong organizational analytical and writing skills.
Familiarity with FAOs contractual modalities and operational procedures is an asset.

Selection criteria:

Limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish) is an asset

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency