Data Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Islamabad
Pakistan
November 25, 2025
Full-timeNovember 25, 2025
Data Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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To meet the demands posed by major global trends in agricultural development and challenges faced by member nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified key priorities on which it is best placed to intervene. A comprehensive review of the Organization’s comparative advantages was undertaken which enabled strategic objectives to be set, representing the main areas of work on which FAO will concentrate its efforts in striving to achieve its vision and global goals.
An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, including 194 countries and the European Union, FAO operates in over 130 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on transforming agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework. FAO Country Offices provide policy advice and support to countries, ensuring effective operations aligned with international standards of accountability. They advocate for policies, provide technical assistance, and mobilize resources to support agrifood systems transformation.
Job Overview:
The Data Management Specialist will play a crucial role in the implementation of the project 'Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management in Punjab and Sindh Provinces' funded by the Green Climate Fund. This position focuses on developing the country’s capacity to cope with the impacts of climate change on agriculture and water management. The specialist will be responsible for managing a large volume of fragmented data related to project budgets, expenditures, beneficiaries, and capacity building. The role requires the development of budget-related Excel sheets, a comprehensive database of project information, and the analysis of data for effective planning and reporting. The specialist will work under the supervision of the Technical Advisor and in close coordination with various stakeholders, ensuring that data management practices align with project goals and contribute to the overall success of the initiative.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Data Management Specialist will be tasked with gathering various data related to the project and organizing it in a central folder or server. This includes data on budget, expenditures, project beneficiaries, training records, travel records, communication records with partners, and links to project-developed software/tools. The specialist will maintain a searchable database for project staff, prepare budget sheets during project planning activities, and extract relevant data for reporting purposes as needed. Additionally, the specialist will provide capacity building to project staff on the use of the database and assist them when required. The role also involves developing a final report that describes achieved tasks, challenges faced, and recommendations for improving data management. The specialist may also support other tasks related to FAO Pakistan’s projects and programs beyond the specific project mentioned.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, data management, or a closely related field. A minimum of 1 year of experience in the development sector, specifically in data management, is required. Familiarity with data management tools and software is essential, along with a working knowledge of English at level C. Candidates should demonstrate competencies in results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, data management, or a closely related field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of data management and analysis within the context of agricultural and water management projects.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience working in the development sector, particularly in areas related to data management. Experience in handling project data within a UN organization is strongly desired, as is experience in writing reports that involve collecting, analyzing, and presenting project data. This level of experience is essential for effectively managing the data needs of the project and ensuring accurate reporting.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English at level C is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions where the project is implemented.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates may be assessed against FAO's core competencies, which include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. The role may involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including governmental counterparts and implementation partners, and may require flexibility in supporting other tasks related to FAO Pakistan’s projects and programs.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, including 194 countries and the European Union, FAO operates in over 130 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on transforming agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable, contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework. FAO Country Offices provide policy advice and support to countries, ensuring effective operations aligned with international standards of accountability. They advocate for policies, provide technical assistance, and mobilize resources to support agrifood systems transformation.
Job Overview:
The Data Management Specialist will play a crucial role in the implementation of the project 'Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management in Punjab and Sindh Provinces' funded by the Green Climate Fund. This position focuses on developing the country’s capacity to cope with the impacts of climate change on agriculture and water management. The specialist will be responsible for managing a large volume of fragmented data related to project budgets, expenditures, beneficiaries, and capacity building. The role requires the development of budget-related Excel sheets, a comprehensive database of project information, and the analysis of data for effective planning and reporting. The specialist will work under the supervision of the Technical Advisor and in close coordination with various stakeholders, ensuring that data management practices align with project goals and contribute to the overall success of the initiative.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Data Management Specialist will be tasked with gathering various data related to the project and organizing it in a central folder or server. This includes data on budget, expenditures, project beneficiaries, training records, travel records, communication records with partners, and links to project-developed software/tools. The specialist will maintain a searchable database for project staff, prepare budget sheets during project planning activities, and extract relevant data for reporting purposes as needed. Additionally, the specialist will provide capacity building to project staff on the use of the database and assist them when required. The role also involves developing a final report that describes achieved tasks, challenges faced, and recommendations for improving data management. The specialist may also support other tasks related to FAO Pakistan’s projects and programs beyond the specific project mentioned.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, data management, or a closely related field. A minimum of 1 year of experience in the development sector, specifically in data management, is required. Familiarity with data management tools and software is essential, along with a working knowledge of English at level C. Candidates should demonstrate competencies in results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, data management, or a closely related field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of data management and analysis within the context of agricultural and water management projects.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience working in the development sector, particularly in areas related to data management. Experience in handling project data within a UN organization is strongly desired, as is experience in writing reports that involve collecting, analyzing, and presenting project data. This level of experience is essential for effectively managing the data needs of the project and ensuring accurate reporting.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English at level C is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions where the project is implemented.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates may be assessed against FAO's core competencies, which include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. The role may involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including governmental counterparts and implementation partners, and may require flexibility in supporting other tasks related to FAO Pakistan’s projects and programs.
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