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
- 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
- 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 progressively 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
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