Chemonics seeks a regional food security specialist - livelihoods for Southern Africa under the ongoing USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET). The project is the world's premier provider of high-quality food security analysis and early warning. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform food security and livelihoods monitoring, analysis, and reporting in FEWS NET Southern Africa countries
- Develop technical networks, capacity development and guidance in livelihoods and food security analysis using the Household Economy Approach
- Provide leadership and collaboration in coordinating regional livelihoods and food security activities and maintaining network relationships
- Assist the regional technical manager to ensure timely delivery of high-quality livelihoods and related activities and products
- Travel extensively within Southern Africa; some international travel in Europe and the United States may be required
Qualifications
- Master's degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, social geography, or other relevant discipline
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in early warning/food security information systems, food security analysis, and related fields
- Minimum two years of experience in application of Livelihoods and/or Household Economy Approach analytical frameworks
- Excellent computer skills; GIS applications and mapping skills an advantage
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
HOW TO APPLY:
The full Terms of Reference for the Regional Food Security Specialist-Livelihoods position can be found at www.fews.net/vacancies. This position is open to qualified Southern African national citizens/residence and will be based in an existing FEWS NET office in Southern Africa (Harare, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo or Pretoria).
Please send resume and cover letter fewsnetsouthRFSS@chemonics.comby February 12, 2015. Please include "Regional Food Security Specialist - Livelihoods" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Regional Food Security Specialist - Livelihoods – FEWS NET" 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.
