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Title: Food Security Technical Specialist Job at Chemonics
Post by: Jobrib on Jan 04, 2016, 03:31 PM
Job Title: Food security technical specialists

Company: Chemonics

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Nigeria

Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA  

Experience: 5 years

Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit  

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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.

. – We seek experts in the following areas for anticipated short-, medium-, and long-term assignments: – 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

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Qualifications: – 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 pro​gressively 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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