Technical Specialist for Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Computer - General, Computer - Networking, Computer - Programming |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 26th August 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Job Description
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.
The main aim of the FAO Representation in Cambodia is to assist the government in developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources sustainably. Through the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP), FAO in Cambodia is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and National Institute of Statistics (NIS) to strengthen the agricultural data ecosystem, enabling evidence-based decision-making and digital transformation in agriculture.
- Technical Specialist (Statistics and Geospatial Analytics) – SB-4
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Technical and Analytical Support
- Provide support in developing integrated and interoperable agricultural data systems;
- Contributes to the design and development of the digital rice monitoring platform and yield estimates;
- Contributes to the development of user-friendly interfaces and dashboards to visualise agriculture-related geospatial and statistical data for policy makers and stakeholders;
- Support the development of spatial analytics and risk assessment models;
- Support crop cutting exercises and ground truth data collection using GPS-enabled tools and mobile data apps;
- Support the design and implementation of digital tools that integrate geospatial, remote sensing, and statistical data to monitor rice cultivation in real time;
- Develop and apply statistical models to predict trends and outcomes,
- Support data cleaning, feature engineering, and machine learning model inputs;
- Contribute to model validation and dissemination;
- Support the analysis and dissemination of statistical products, including SDG indicators and the Cambodia Agriculture Survey;
- Capacity Development
- Support and facilitate in the development of training sessions on GIS tools, statistical modelling, geospatial analysis and statistical software;
- Develop user manuals and training resources;
- Implementation and Coordination
- Ensure smooth logistical and operational execution of project activities;
- Communication and Reporting
- Draft technical notes and contribute to dashboards and reporting templates;
- Translate technical documents and training materials between English and Khmer;
- Develop outreach materials including video scripts and infographics.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Requirements
- University degree in Data Science, Statistics, Geography, Geographical Information System, Remote Sensing, or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience working with data science tools
- Working knowledge of English (level C)
- National of Cambodia or resident in the country with a regular work permit.
- FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Technical/Functional Skills
- Proficiency in data science tools (e.g., Python, R) for analysis, visualisation, and machine learning.
- Experience managing and analysing large datasets; familiarity with national surveys or censuses is a plus.
- Experience in leading and implementing statistical projects.
- Experience with geospatial tools and spatial data analysis, satellite imagery, or remote sensing.
- Proficiency in developing and applying statistical models.
- Strong ability to translate data into insights and visual outputs.
- Experience in the agriculture sector in Cambodia, including agricultural policy, economics, statistics, or analysis.
- Understanding of agricultural statistics and SDG frameworks.
- Experience in training and capacity building.
- Experience working in multicultural teams.
- Selection Criteria
- Academic qualifications are considered an advantage
- Proven ability to meet FAO core competencies.
How to Apply?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- 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 the link
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: the link
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Organization Information (Opening jobs)
| Organization : | Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations |
| Website : |
http://www.fao.org |
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