JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Food and Agriculture Organization is hiring a National Specialist on CAPI and data processing to support the design and customization of the CAPI system for the agricultural census in the Kyrgyz Republic, ensuring alignment with national requirements and FAO standards.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Assist in the development and testing of digital questionnaires and data entry applications using appropriate software;
•    Support the development and maintenance of the CAPI software in accordance with the final version of the agriculture census questionnaire, in consultation with the Government and the International Consultant on CAPI;
•    Provide training and technical support to national staff and enumerators on the use of CAPI tools and digital data collection procedures;
•    Monitor and troubleshoot data collection processes during fieldwork, ensuring data quality and timely resolution of technical issues;
•    Support the development of data processing protocols, including validation, cleaning, and tabulation procedures;
•    Support the coordination with national stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and integration of CAPI tools into the broader census/survey framework;
•    Prepare technical documentation and progress reports on CAPI implementation and data processing activities.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Relevant university degree in statistics or informational systems/technologies
•    5 years of experience in agricultural economics, statistics or IT
•    Working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz is required.
•    National or Resident of the Kyrgyz Republic.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Proven communication skills, with governmental authorities, national and international experts, and local communities.
•    Working experience with ministries and national institutions in Kyrgyzstan.
•    Strong computer skills, in particular CAPI and statistical packages for data processing.
•    Ability to organize and facilitate technical meetings, conferences and workshops.

Selection Criteria

•    Proven communication skills, with governmental authorities, national and international experts, and local communities.
•    Knowledge of English is an asset

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements