Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

USAID's Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading global provider of objective, evidence-based food security information and analysis to inform decisions on humanitarian response and other assistance programs. FEWS NET collaborates with international, regional and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform decisions and guide response.
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, DC, has been contracted by USAID to manage FEWS NET's technical and field activities. Chemonics seeks applications from qualified and experienced Kenyan professionals or work permit holders to fill one full-time Regional Food Security Specialist - Livelihoods (RFSS-LH), based in Nairobi, Kenya. The RESS-LH will work with the Regional Representative (RR), the regional team, the country teams in the region, and partners to design, execute, and coordinate regional activities in livelihoods and HEA. .

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified
Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• Fluency in English is required, local language skills are desirable
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or higher) in a discipline that is directly relevant to household/food economy and food security, including economics, agricultural economics, social science, etc. is required; directly related professional experience can substitute for educational experience
• At least three years of relevant regional experience in an HEA-related field with direct applications in food security and early warning is required
• Significant experience working with food security information systems, food security analysis, pastoral livelihoods, food security in the context of conflict, or other related fields is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct rapid assessments, focus group discussions, key information interviews, and other rapid rural appraisal techniques is required
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with regional partners and stakeholders is required
• Experience leading capacity building activities is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills are required
• Strong computer skills are desirable

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
The East Africa RFSS-LH position will remain open for applications through October 29, 2019. Full details of the position and application information can be found at www.fews.net/vacancies 

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