Chemonics’ East and Southern Africa Regional Business Unit is seeking a Senior Food Security Analyst. The Senior Food Security Analyst (SFSA) is part of the Food Security Decision Support Group (FS-DSG), a unit within the Washington DC-based FEWS NET DS Team. The SFSA works closely with other FEWS NET DS Team colleagues in the home, regional, and field offices to accomplish the FS-DSG’s two primary objectives: 1) facilitate development and communication of timely, high-quality, actionable decision support at the country, regional, and global levels and 2) build the capacity of FEWS NET staff and partners in food security analysis and strategic communications. In addition to contributing to the two primary objectives noted above, SFSAs also take on leadership roles in the FS-DSG, which may include serving as lead analysts for select geographic regions or specified thematic areas, covering more challenging countries within FEWS NET’s portfolio, and/or leading on higher-priority activities.
SFSA positions are full-time and are typically based at the FEWS NET DS home office in Washington, D.C., though remote options may be considered for well qualified candidates. The SFSA positions work under the direct supervision of the FEWS NET D-FSDSA, or their designee, and work closely with other members of the FS-DSG and home, regional, and field office teams. The decision support analysts and senior decision support analysts are required to travel domestically and internationally, security permitting.
Responsibilities:
Analyze, integrate, and synthesize conflict, markets and trade, nutrition, livelihoods, and other information affecting food security for the development of regular, high-quality, integrated acute food insecurity early warning information products
Respond to ad hoc requests for food security and response planning analysis and other support for response and contingency planning processes
Provide technical assistance on complex subject matter to strengthen data collection, analysis, and information dissemination capacities
Take on a leadership role and act as either a regional lead within a geographic region or as a thematic lead within the FS-DSG
· The SFSA will also take on leadership roles in the FS-DSG, which may include serving as lead analysts for select geographic regions or specified thematic areas, covering more challenging countries within FEWS NET’s portfolio, and/or leading on higher-priority activities.
As a regional lead, the SFSA will carry out the following illustrative tasks related to their region of focus:
As a thematic lead, the SFSA will carry out the following illustrative tasks related to their sector of focus:
Alternatively, the SFSA could be asked to:
In addition to items listed, incumbents are expected to follow organization policies, adhere to organization processes and programs and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
· Minimum five years of relevant experience, including working on food security information systems, food security analysis, early warning, or other directly related fields.
· At least two years of work experience that is directly relevant to supporting acute food insecurity or other humanitarian assessment, integrated analysis, and associated decision support across multiple geographies is required.
· Bachelor’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, or social geography or similar is required; advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) is strongly preferred.
· Fluency in English is required; French, Spanish, and/or Arabic language proficiency is required for positions covering select regions; otherwise, French, Spanish, and/or Arabic language skills are desirable.
· Experience working with UN agencies and/or NGOs is desirable.
· Previous experience living and working in a region or country in which FEWS NET project staff work is desirable.
· Experience using large datasets to analyze trends through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods is desirable.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with field-based, local staff via telephone, e-mail, and other remote means is required.
· Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills are required.
· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft office suite, are required; Adobe Creative suite and database management skills are desirable.
· Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS mapping and statistical software is desirable.
· Previous experience supervising staff is desirable.
· Experience using large datasets to analyze trends through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods is required.
· Previous experience working on donor-funded activities, preferably USAID-funded, is desirable.
· Substantive knowledge of the humanitarian landscape and policy trends as they relate to food security information systems, food security analysis, early warning and/or other areas relevant to the work of the DS Team is required.
· Familiarity with the IPC and/or CH protocols, analytical tools, and processes is required.
· Household-level food security analysis skills is strongly preferred.
Experience with the Household Economy Approach is strongly preferred·
Application Instructions:
Please apply by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. All internal applicants are required to notify their supervisor(s) before applying. As outlined in Section 1(Q.) Intra-Company Transfers and Rotations in Chemonics Policy Manual, Chemonics expects all employees to remain in their divisions for at least 12 months.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.
An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.
