Overview
The National Expert on Socio-economic Statistics will lead the design and implementation of methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and validating data on fish consumption patterns and nutritional contributions. The role aims to strengthen institutional capacity for sustainable data management and utilization.
Tasks Summary
- Determine the sampling frame, calculate the sampling size and work with key stakeholders to develop logistical plans for data collection
- Develop and validate survey tools and methodologies with the Technical Working Group (TWG)
- Train enumerators and ensure quality assurance throughout the data collection process
- Oversee household-level data collection and monitoring
- Lead data analyses and interpretation for technical reporting
- Draft and finalize technical reports and policy briefs based on validated data
- Organize and participate in stakeholder workshops (inception, validation, dissemination)
- Provide technical backstopping to FAO and the Fisheries Commission throughout the project cycle
- Prepare quarterly progress reports and a comprehensive end-of-assignment report
Experience Requirements
- Seven years of relevant experience in economic analysis of agricultural and food consumption and nutrition content or related technical areas.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring, analysis and assessment of food consumption and nutritional value of fish in diet.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting consumption surveys
- Extent and relevance of experience in developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborative arrangements with national and international institutions.
- Depth of familiarity with relevant information systems on food and agriculture and methods of monitoring and assessing food security using proper indicators.
- Experience in applying statistical methods to analyse large data sets related to agriculture, fish consumption, and food security.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and under strict deadlines.
- Prior experience working with FAO or any UN agency (Added Advantage)
- Prior experience working with the government and other relevant institutions in Ghana (Added Advantage)
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, Nutrition / public health / fisheries sciences, agricultural economics or a related field.
