- Job Posting: 23/Apr/2025
- Closure Date: 04/Jun/2025, 11:59:00 PM
- Organizational Unit: NFI
- Job Type: Staff position
- Type of Requisition: General Service
- Grade Level: G-5
- Primary Location: Seychelles-Victoria
- Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
- Post Number: 1047965
- CCOG Code: 2201h
Deadline : 04/Jun/2025
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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Main Purpose
The Statistical/Research Assistant (IOTC Data Management Assistant) performs and coordinates the full range of technical, procedural and record-keeping support duties contributing to statistical data collection and presentation. He/she ensures quality, validity and consistency of data and information produced and presented within his/her area of responsibility.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Statistical/Research Assistant (IOTC Data Management Assistant) reports to the Fishery Officer/IOTC Data Coordinator.
Work is performed with initiative and independent judgement. Managerial guidance received is focused on the quality and validity of results. The incumbent may provide procedural and technical guidance to other statistical support staff.
Key Functions/Results
• Select and extract relevant data to be used for construction and updating of databases or other statistical material; assist with specialized research and regularly update statistical information available in the Organization’s website.
• Draft and edit statistical reports, including tables and graphs for analysis.
• Review data prior to processing for computer storage or analysis; cross check data in a database to identify and redress inconsistencies.
• Assist with the production of tabulations for publications and/or ad hoc reports; use and customize statistical software to respond to data editing requests from a variety of clients.
• Prepare statistical material and documentation for internal and international meetings.
• Use statistical software to assist with specific analyses and programme edits, such as to identify or forecast events, patterns and causal flows.
• Provide guidance to staff on relevant statistical methods, systems and procedures; orient and train other statistical support staff in the work unit.
• Recommend improvements to operating procedures and systems used.
• Perform other duties as required.
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Minimum Requirements
Education: Secondary School Education.
Experience: Four years of experience in statistical support work.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.
IT Skills: Very good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
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Desirable Qualifications And Skills
• Knowledge of or interest in fisheries, marine resources, and their conservation and management, particularly in the context of regional or international organizations.
• Interest for statistics, data management and quantitative analyses.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools is an asset.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of French as the official communication language used for FAO communication with the country.
