Chemonics
International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in
Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for USAID’s Famine Early
Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III), the world’s premier provider of high
quality food security analysis and early warning.
Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate 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 appropriate humanitarian response.
The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming
five-year phase.Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate 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 appropriate humanitarian response.
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chemonics International Inc. is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.
Position Description
FEWS NET food security analyses, early warning of threats to food security, and food assistance decision-support depend on the understanding of livelihoods and household economies.
The Regional Food Security Specialist-Livelihoods (RFSS/L) will work with the Regional Technical Manager (RTM), the regional team, the country teams in the region, and partners to design, execute, and coordinate regional activities in livelihoods and HEA.
The RFSS/L will contribute to providing high-quality and effective early warning of threats to food security and support efforts to mitigate food insecurity and prevent food crises through the provision of actionable food security analysis.
The RFSS/L will support the preparation of regional decision-support products, provide technical assistance and guidance to country teams, and strengthening capacity to conduct relevant livelihoods analysis both inside and outside FEWS NET.
The main activities of the RFSS/L will include, but are not limited to:
Monitoring, analysis, and reporting:
- Support national
office in the region in maintaining a knowledge base composed of, at a
minimum, livelihood zone profiles, sub-national seasonal monitoring
calendars, and technical databases relevant to maintain livelihoods
profiles and/or baselines;
- provide
technical coverage according to the regional seasonal monitoring plans;
- in collaboration
with the RTM, provide high quality and effective early warning of threats
to food security and supporting efforts to mitigate food insecurity and
prevent food crises through the effective communication of actionable food
security analysis;
- fulfil monthly
reporting requirements including drafting food security outlooks and
updates and providing regular briefings to the US Government and other
partners; and,
- contribute to
remote monitoring of non-presence countries in the region, including
directly carrying out remote monitoring activities.
Technical
capacity development and guidance:
- Provide guidance
and ad hoc technical assistance to the region and to the project in
livelihoods, household economic analysis (HEA), and food security
analysis;
- design,
coordinate, and implement technical activities to maintain and update the
livelihoods knowledge base for the region;
- support national
office in collecting, archiving, analyzing and sharing food security data
and information;
- assist the RTM
in executing technical activities including regional scenario development,
livelihoods analyses, and other areas of food security analysis;
- collaborate with
regional, and international partners in food security monitoring and
analysis through the implementation of the Integrated Phase Classification
(IPC) protocols and other IPC compatible tools that include vulnerability
assessments, chronic food insecurity assessments, etc.; and,
- work in
coordination with the RTM to design and implement capacity strengthening
activities in the region, focusing on building livelihoods analysis
skills.
Leadership,
representation, and liaison:
- Participate in
strategic planning for the region, assisting the RTM in coordinating
regional activities, and overseeing livelihoods activities in the region;
- liaise with
regional partners in exchange of information and promote a dialogue on
livelihoods issues pertaining to food security, early warning, and
preparedness;
- contribute to
activities undertaken outside FEWS NET that aim to enhance capabilities in
livelihoods monitoring and analysis, early warning, and food assistance
decision-support;
- seek
collaboration with regional partners to enhance the quality and impact of
livelihoods work; and,
- work with USAID
missions to support broad food security efforts including Feed the Future
programs; and
- assist the RTM
in carrying out other technical, management, and representational functions
of the regional office upon request.
Qualifications
- At minimum, a
Master’s Degree in a discipline that is directly relevant to food security
analysis
- At least ten
years of relevant country or regional experience in early warning/food
security information systems, food security analysis, livelihoods, as well
as other related fields;
- GIS applications
and mapping skills;
- Excellent
computer skills;
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, coordinating with partners and
stakeholders;
- Supervisory,
management, and donor coordination experience; and
- Excellent
analytical and report-writing skills.
- Excellent
command of English;
- Ability to speak
local languages other than the national language will be an asset.
Interested
candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: EastLivelihoods@gmail.com
by April 20, 2012.
Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted.
Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted.