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Chemonics seeks food security technical specialists for USAID's anticipated Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) 7 activity. This is the next phase of USAID's flagship food security and early warning activity, which has become the standard for evidence-based decision-making for humanitarian needs. FEWS NET conducts timely, relevant, and evidence-based analyses on the causes, levels, and consequences of food insecurity, driving decision-making at the international, national, and local levels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Food security technical specialists

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA 
Experience5 years
Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit 
 
We seek experts in the following areas for anticipated short-, medium-, and long-term assignments:
Food security
Nutrition
Livelihoods
Market and trade analysis
Capacity strengthening and network development
Research design
Data management
Information and communications technology
GIS
Project communications
Learning and knowledge sharing
Qualifications:
Master's degree in food security, development economics, international trade and development, public policy, agricultural economics, information and communications technology, communications, or a related field; a bachelor's degree in a related field with eight years of relevant experience is also acceptable
Minimum five years of pro​gressively responsible experience leading and managing teams
Ability to successfully lead and manage challenging activities involving effective collaboration with local, regional, and international organization counterparts
Broad knowledge of and experience working in developing countries
Experience working on a USAID project preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluent English (written and spoken) required


Method of Application

Send electronic submissions to fewsnet7recruit@chemonics.com by January 30, 2016. Please include "Food security technical specialists" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics? equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "food security technical specialists - FEWS NET 7" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check ?I do not wish to complete the information requested.? Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.