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Data and Information Systems Specialist

FAO•Damascus,Syria
Position:Professional | CONDeadline:12 Oct 2026 (10 days left)Job ID:2601538Posted on:22 Jul 2026 (72 days ago)
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Job Description

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.

Key Details

Department

FAO Country Office in Syria

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Consultancy

Arrangement

Onsite

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Arabic

Summary of 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

Role 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

Desired Criteria

  • Arabic is an advantage
  • UN or FAO experience is desirable

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Call for expressions of interest

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 22 Jul 2026.