Data and Information Systems Specialist
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:2601538Posted on:22 Jul 2026
Overview
Strengthen FAO Syria's agricultural information systems by mapping data infrastructure, developing protocols, databases, dashboards and reporting tools, analysing sector indicators, assuring data quality, supporting the Agricultural Investment Map and training FAO and ministry users.
Department: FAO Country Office in Syria
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic
Job Areas
- Data Science & Analytics
- IT Systems & Support
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Map and assess agricultural data systems
- Develop data-management and information-sharing protocols
- Build agriculture databases, dashboards and reporting tools
- Analyse and visualize sector performance indicators
- Assure data quality and standardization
- Train FAO and ministry staff on data systems
Requirements
- Advanced degree in information systems, statistics, agricultural economics, GIS, data science or a related field
- At least five years of relevant data-management and information-systems experience
- Working knowledge of English
Skills
Data managementDatabase developmentData visualizationAgricultural statisticsQuality assuranceGIS
Tools
Statistical softwareGIS softwareDashboard platforms
Additional info
- Call for expressions of interest