BIOSTATISTICIAN

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

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesFAO, 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 checksAll 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 RwandaUniversity 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 FocusCommunicationTeamworkBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge 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.,…