Event Details:

Biostatistician

Job Posting : 25/Mar/2025

Closure Date : 08/Apr/2025, 11:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRRWA

Job Type : Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location : Rwanda-Kigali

Duration: 12 months

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture

Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values

FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist Governments to develop policies, program, and projects to achieve food security and reduce hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The position is located at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Head Offices, Kigali, Rwanda.

FAO Rwanda is the Implementing Entity for the Pandemic Fund project “Strengthening Pandemic, Prevention, Preparedness & Response Through One Health Approach in Rwanda” in collaboration with RDB as a Delivery Partner (DP) for wildlife related activities.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Rwanda, the direct supervision of the Head of Wildlife Veterinary Unit at RDB in collaboration with the ECTAD Country Team Leader at FAO, the incumbent will contribute to wildlife disease surveillance.

Technical Focus

Designing and implementing statistical analyses to support wildlife health research, disease surveillance, and conservation initiatives using a One Health approach.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Wildlife Veterinary Unit at RDB, the incumbent will deliver the following specific tasks:

Develop and implement statistical methodologies for analysing wildlife health and epidemiological data.

Design and manage databases for disease surveillance, ecological monitoring, and conservation research.

Ensure data integrity, quality control, and adherence to best practices in wildlife diseases data management.

Conduct statistical modelling and triangulation to assess wildlife disease prevalence, risk factors, and trends in wildlife populations.

Apply advanced biostatistical techniques, including spatial and temporal analysis, predictive modelling, and Bayesian inference.

Analyse data on zoonotic disease transmission between wildlife, livestock, and humans.

Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for wildlife health monitoring.

Work closely with veterinarians, ecologists, epidemiologists, and public health professionals to support One Health initiatives.

Participate in joint health surveillance programs integrating wildlife, livestock, and human health data.

Contribute to interdisciplinary research on the impact of climate change, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss on disease emergence.

Assist in designing and conducting wildlife health studies, including outbreak investigations and ecological health assessments.

Train field veterinarians, park rangers, and researchers on data collection, statistical analysis, and surveillance techniques.

Develop tools and dashboards for real-time disease monitoring and early warning systems.

Submit a final technical report upon completion of the assignment to the Head of Wildlife Veterinary Unit at RDB and ECTAD Country Team Leader at FAO Rwanda.

Performs any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Be the national of Rwanda

University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.

At least five (5) years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Working levels (Level C) of English

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Communication

Teamwork

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Experience in statistical aspects of health studies, designing and management of databases.

Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA, SAS), modelling triangulation and data visualization tools.

Experience in designing and implementing statistical models and triangulations for disease surveillance.

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

 Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications

Incomplete applications will not be consideredgoogle.com, pub-8424431947926653, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application

Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered

Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT