Regional Technical Senior Specialist – Chemonics FEWS NET
- Permanent
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is seeking a Regional Technical Senior Specialist (Conflict) to enhance conflict analysis capacity for food security early warning across 40+ countries. This position will be based in one of FEWS NET’s regional offices.
Duties
Conflict Analysis:
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Provide early warning conflict analysis for assigned region
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Develop conflict analysis methods and tools
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Review/improve conflict projections for food security reports
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Monitor conflict events and their impacts
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Establish conflict data collection processes
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Develop subject matter expertise on regional conflicts
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Respond rapidly to emerging conflict crises
Regional Representation:
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Liaise with USG staff as directed
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Supervise country-level conflict specialists
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Support conflict analysis training initiatives
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Assist with regional office technical/management functions
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Potentially serve as acting Regional Technical Lead
Qualifications
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5+ years experience (with Master’s) or 6+ years (with Bachelor’s) in:
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Conflict analysis
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Food security
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Humanitarian/development work
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (required)
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Master’s in Peace/Conflict Studies, IR, Political Science etc. (preferred)
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In-depth knowledge of conflict-affected regions
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Experience with qualitative/quantitative data analysis
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Strong communication and training skills
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MS Office proficiency
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English fluency (required), local languages (desirable)
Locations
Preferred:
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Guatemala City (LAC)
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Nairobi (East Africa)
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Niamey (West Africa)
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Harare (Southern Africa)
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Amman (MEE)
May Consider:
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Other FEWS NET operating countries
Application Procedure
Apply online at:
https://chemonicsinternational-accna.formstack.com/forms/regional_technical_sr_specialist_markets_trade_copy
