The Technical Assistance will support strengthening of agricultural statistics systems, evidence-based policy development, data governance, and statistical capacities related to the agri-food sector in Uzbekistan.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Agricultural Statistics Expert to support agricultural statistics systems, data management frameworks, and evidence-based monitoring and policy development related to the implementation of the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030.
Key Responsibilities
- Support strengthening and modernisation of agricultural statistics systems and institutional data management frameworks;
- Provide technical assistance on agricultural data collection methodologies, statistical systems, and sector monitoring tools;
- Support development of statistical indicators, agricultural databases, and evidence-based monitoring frameworks;
- Conduct analyses related to agricultural production, rural development, food systems, and agri-food sector performance;
- Advise public institutions on agricultural statistical standards, data quality assurance, and information management systems;
- Support harmonisation of agricultural statistics methodologies with international standards and reporting requirements;
- Contribute to preparation of statistical analyses, sector reports, technical studies, and policy monitoring frameworks;
- Coordinate with Ministries, statistical agencies, research institutions, and development partners;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to agricultural statistics and data systems;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of agri-food sector reforms and statistical system strengthening initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in statistics, agricultural economics, economics, data science, econometrics, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in agricultural statistics, statistical systems, data analysis, or evidence-based policy development;
- Proven experience working on agricultural, rural development, or statistical reform projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in agricultural statistics systems, statistical methodologies, or agri-food sector data analysis;
- Demonstrated experience with agricultural surveys, statistical databases, monitoring systems, or sector performance indicators;
- Experience related to food security statistics, farm data systems, GIS-based agricultural data, or digital statistical platforms is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, FAO, IFAD, ADB, UN agencies, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture, research institutions, or international organisations is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
The Technical Assistance will support strengthening of agricultural statistics systems, evidence-based policy development, data governance, and statistical capacities related to the agri-food sector in Uzbekistan.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Agricultural Statistics Expert to support agricultural statistics systems, data management frameworks, and evidence-based monitoring and policy development related to the implementation of the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030.
Key Responsibilities
- Support strengthening and modernisation of agricultural statistics systems and institutional data management frameworks;
- Provide technical assistance on agricultural data collection methodologies, statistical systems, and sector monitoring tools;
- Support development of statistical indicators, agricultural databases, and evidence-based monitoring frameworks;
- Conduct analyses related to agricultural production, rural development, food systems, and agri-food sector performance;
- Advise public institutions on agricultural statistical standards, data quality assurance, and information management systems;
- Support harmonisation of agricultural statistics methodologies with international standards and reporting requirements;
- Contribute to preparation of statistical analyses, sector reports, technical studies, and policy monitoring frameworks;
- Coordinate with Ministries, statistical agencies, research institutions, and development partners;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to agricultural statistics and data systems;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of agri-food sector reforms and statistical system strengthening initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in statistics, agricultural economics, economics, data science, econometrics, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in agricultural statistics, statistical systems, data analysis, or evidence-based policy development;
- Proven experience working on agricultural, rural development, or statistical reform projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in agricultural statistics systems, statistical methodologies, or agri-food sector data analysis;
- Demonstrated experience with agricultural surveys, statistical databases, monitoring systems, or sector performance indicators;
- Experience related to food security statistics, farm data systems, GIS-based agricultural data, or digital statistical platforms is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, FAO, IFAD, ADB, UN agencies, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture, research institutions, or international organisations is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
