Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAis a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough highquality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. FAO Ukraine is seeking to increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises that affect agriculture, food and nutrition, focusing on four major areas:rural economic developmenttransition to sustainable agriculture and food production practicesadaptation to climate changehumanitarian assistance.

FAO Ukraine is the country office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a specialized agency dedicated to achieving food security, reducing rural poverty, and promoting sustainable management of natural resources. FAO Ukraine works in close partnership with the government, civil society organizations, private sector, and other UN agencies to address the diverse challenges and opportunities in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and environmental sectors. By providing technical assistance, policy advice, and capacity development support, FAO Ukraine plays a vital role in fostering sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening the resilience of rural communities, and enhancing food security and nutrition across the country.

The role is inoffice, based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of DRO/FAO Ukraine Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Head of the Assessment and Analysis Unit, and with various teams within FAO Ukraine, including program officers, technical experts, and field staff, to collect, process, and analyse data related to food security, agriculture, livelihoods, and other relevant areas.

Technical Focus

The Data Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting FAO’s operations in Ukraine by providing datadriven insights and analysis to inform decisionmaking and program implementation.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Data Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks:

•    Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources, including surveys, administrative records, and geospatial data.
•    Develop and maintain databases and data management systems.
•    Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical and visualization tools.
•    Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other communication materials to disseminate findings to relevant stakeholders.
•    Provide technical support and training to colleagues on data collection, analysis, and visualization.
•    Collaborate with other UN agencies, government institutions, and NGOs on data sharing and analysis initiatives.
•    Stay abreast of developments in data analysis techniques and tools.
•    Perform other related duties as required by FAO.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•    University degree in Economics, Business, Agriculture Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, or any relevant field
•    At least 2 years of relevant experience in data analysis
•    Working knowledge or Native (Level Ukrainian
•    Working knowledge (Level English
•    National of Ukraine

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Ability to take ownership and accountability for assigned processes and to work autonomously
•    Ability to work quickly and under pressure
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
•    Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
•    Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g. R, Stata, SPS
•    Experience with data visualization tools

Selection Criteria

•    Advanced university degree in a discipline relevant to the assignment
•    Experience working with large and complex datasets is an asset
•    Prior experience with FAO or other UN agencies is an advantage

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