Chemonics seeks a short-term food security analyst for USAID's ongoing Famine Early Warning Systems Network III (FEWS NET III), the world's premier provider of high-quality food security analysis and early warning. This is a part-time position requiring approximately five to ten days of effort per month. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Update and maintain a knowledge base of livelihoods and markets information to enable FEWS NET to monitor anomalies that may lead to food insecurity
- Facilitate FEWS NET's efficient access to food security-related data and produce monthly food security reports and other reports as identified by FEWS NET
- Collect and analyze relevant secondary data within the context of historical data and local livelihoods throughout Madagascar
- Collect and contextualize information from partners (e.g., government of Madagascar, U.N. agencies, and NGOs)
- Respond to requests for additional information on analysis, food security planning, and other information as identified by FEWS NET
Qualifications:
- University degree in a discipline directly related to food security analysis, including economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, and anthropology
- Three to five years of prior experience in food security monitoring and analysis, or in a related field (agricultural economics or anthropology, for example)
- Significant experience in collaborating and coordinating with partners and stakeholders
- Excellent computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to travel extensively within Madagascar
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
- English and French fluency required
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions to fewsnetmad@chemonics.com by October 17, 2014. Please include "Food Security Analyst" 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.comwith only "Food Security Analyst - FEWS NET III" 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.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
