Statistical/Research Assistant: Data & Analysis

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Roma; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome is seeking a Statistical/Research Assistant for a fixed-term assignment of two years with potential extension. The role focuses on data collection, processing, and presentation of agricultural statistics and related research outputs.

Qualifications include secondary education, four years of statistical support experience, and strong MS Office/Internet skills. Proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary School Education.
• Four years of experience in statistical support work.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.
• Very good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Select and extract relevant data for databases and statistical material; update information on the Organization's Website.
• Draft and edit statistical reports, including tables and graphs for analysis.
• Review data prior to processing for storage or analysis; check for inconsistencies in databases.

Skills

English (working knowledge)

MS Office

Internet

Education

Secondary School Education

Tools

R

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome is seeking a Statistical/Research Assistant for a fixed-term assignment of two years with potential extension. The role focuses on data collection, processing, and presentation of agricultural statistics and related research outputs.

Qualifications include secondary education, four years of statistical support experience, and strong MS Office/Internet skills. Proficiency in English is required.