Machine Learning & Economic Modelling Specialist

FAO; Roma; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 129.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FAO is seeking a Technical Specialist in Methods for Economic Modelling to advance data analytics for agrifood systems. You will contribute to machine learning driven forecasting and macroeconomic models supporting SOFA/SOFI initiatives.

The role emphasizes dimensional reduction, data integration, and uncertainty analysis, with a focus on policy-relevant insights for global food security. This is a non-staff consultancy with governance under PSA terms.

Competenze

• Advanced university degree in economics, mathematics, physics, computer sciences or statistics.
• Master’s level or above; bachelor’s with additional years of experience accepted.
• Working knowledge of English at least at level C.

Mansioni

• Assist development of machine learning models for prediction and decision support.
• Support data management and quality assurance across datasets.
• Contribute to macroeconomic and fragility modelling for food security assessment.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Conoscenze

Machine learning

Data analysis

Programming

Formazione

Advanced degree in economics / mathematics / computer science

Strumenti

R

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

FAO is seeking a Technical Specialist in Methods for Economic Modelling to advance data analytics for agrifood systems. You will contribute to machine learning driven forecasting and macroeconomic models supporting SOFA/SOFI initiatives.

The role emphasizes dimensional reduction, data integration, and uncertainty analysis, with a focus on policy-relevant insights for global food security. This is a non-staff consultancy with governance under PSA terms.