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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. FAO in Bangladesh has been implementing activities in close cooperation with the Government of Bangladesh since its establishment in 1978.
The tasks envisaged for this consultancy are to be carried out through the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), which is currently implementing several projects in various countries in Africa. Within the ECTAD framework, the Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) is closely working with the Emergency and Resilience Division (PSE) under the Strategic Program 5 to support various aspects of the animal health programme of FAO, including the Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT-2) and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Programmes.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Bangladesh, the direct supervision of the ECTAD Country Team Leader, and in close collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and implementing partners supporting the FAO ECTAD programme activities in Bangladesh:
Technical Focus
Provide data analysis, geographic information system (GIS), and visualization support to the FAO-supported information management initiatives the, including the Bangladesh Animal Health Intelligence System (BAHIS), the antimicrobial sensitivity test (AST) portal, and the integrated respiratory disease surveillance system
Tasks and responsibilities
• Clean data from various projects hosted by BAHIS (e.g., U2C farm assessment, SINK surveillance, patient registry) and cross-reference current and historical data.
• Develop a data visualization dashboard prototype for BAHIS in Python or R-shiny, including GIS-based maps
• Review functionality of current means to export data and identify improvements in the process
• Review GIS data structures used in different projects (e.g., BAHIS, AST) and propose a way of managing geographic mapping amongst them
• Take part in technical meetings related to information management projects, providing feedback focused on data quality, collection, and formatting.
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree in environmental science or related fields;
• Experience in data analysis in Python or R or similar languages
• Experience working with GIS, particularly open source applications
• Familiarity with relational database concepts
• Working knowledge of English and Bengali is required.
• Nationality of Bangladesh.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly infield positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience at national and international levels.
• Ability to write briefs and reports
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, breaking down complex concepts into understandable ideas
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain good working relationships with people from different nationalities and culture backgrounds;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.