Technical Specialist (Statistics and Geospatial Analytics) – SB-4
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Type of requisition: PSA.NAT
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Cambodia
Duration: 11 months
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Cambodia, the Technical Specialist (Statistics and Geospatial Analytics) reports to the Technical Team Lead (Data and Digital Transformation) and works under the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officers (LTO) at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP).
Technical Focus
- Agricultural data analysis, data visualisation and reporting.
- Statistical modelling and capacity building.
- Machine learning applications.
- Geospatial analytics.
- 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.
- 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.
