Chemonics seeks a full-time regional food security specialist-markets and trade (RFSS-MT) for the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET). The RFSS-MT will work with the southern Africa regional representative, the country teams in the region, and partners to design, execute, and coordinate regional activities in the markets and trade sector. These activities include providing monitoring and trade data quality assurance, technical assistance and guidance to country teams, and regional decision-making support products. The RFFS-MT will also provide high-quality, effective warnings of threats to food security, help mitigate food insecurity, and assist in preventing crises through actionable food security analysis. This position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Please read the full job description for the southern Africa RFSS-MT by clicking on the following link: https://fews.net/sites/default/files/SOW_SA%20RFSS%20MT_May%202020_Final.pdf.
Fill out the general information form and upload your CV and cover letter at https://fewsnet.formstack.com/forms/rfss_sa_fewsnet by May 25, 2020. Provide all application materials, including your responses to the general information form, in English.
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