FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2254-ESW
Deadline For Application: 11 December 2009
Position Title Rural Sociologist (Gender and Rural Development Statistics)
Duty Station Rome
Grade Level P4
Duration Three years
CCOG Code: IE
Organizational Unit Gender, Equity and Rural Employment Division (ESW) Economic and Social Development Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, ESW and as member of one or more task teams, will:

  • lead the development and analysis of sex-disaggregated agriculture and rural development data bases, especially in the context of WCA, FAOSTAT and the CountrySTAT Project as appropriate;
  • provide technical guidance and support to Member Countries in Gender and Agricultural Statistics, especially within the framework of the World Programme for the Agricultural Census (WCA);
  • develop, test and utilize methodological guidelines and tools in the production and analysis of sex-disaggregated data;
  • liaise with other FAO technical units to enhance their capacity to address gender dimensions in their work;
  • contribute to the incorporation of Rural Gender Equality issues, especially in the area of sex-disaggregated data, into FAO planning frameworks and UN policies and joint programmes for food security, agriculture and rural development;
  • develop training programmes on gender analysis;
  • develop fund raising strategies for gender related projects;
  • perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced university degree in Rural Sociology, Social Anthropology or Social Statistics, including specialisations in Gender and Rural Development, quantitative social analysis and social (esp. gender) statistics
  • Seven years of relevant experience, including field experience, in research and policy analysis related to gender and rural development, including the collection, analysis and use of sex-disaggregated socio-economic data in the context of agriculture, livelihoods and food security
  • Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent of research and analytical experience using quantitative methods of applied social research related to gender, agriculture and rural development
  • Extent of experience in the development and management of sex-disaggregated data bases
  • Extent and relevance of experience with gender analysis (especially gender statistics) training programmes, including programme design and facilitation
  • Quality of both written and oral communication skills
  • Relevance and quality of publications record
  • Demonstrated ability to work well as a team leader and member
  • Demonstrated results-based management capabilities with ability to manage programmes and projects efficiently under shifting priorities and to deliver against deadlines
  • Relevance and level of academic qualifications

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 111,299 US$ 136,372 (without dependants) and from US$ 119,520 to US$ 147,289 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2254-ESW
Ms Eve Crowley, Principal Advisor, ESW - ES Department
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570  52004
E-mail: VA-2254-ESW@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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