Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016
FEWS NET is a complex activity designed to deliver evidence-based analysis and early warning of hazards, food insecurity, vulnerability to food insecurity, and famine to the US Government and USAID, and to national governments and regional, international and non-governmental organizations. The project will be implemented in collaboration with approximately 25 country and regional offices located largely in Africa, forecasting food security and other conditions in these countries as well as several additional countries where the project will not have a permanent presence. FEWS NET will also build the capacity of participating countries in early warning and food security monitoring and assessment capabilities. FEWS NET undertakes a range of food security and livelihoods assessments that require a diverse set of methods, including livelihood baselines, rapid food security assessments, and vulnerability assessments with a wide range of network partners.
Responsibilities
The position will be based in Washington, DC and will require travel to FEWS NET countries to support the planning and implementation of livelihoods baselines and vulnerability assessments and to provide training and technical support to field staff. The Livelihoods Advisor will provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of a diverse set of qualitative and quantitative approaches to establish baselines and assess changes in food security and livelihoods. The Livelihoods Advisor will be responsible for the following activities:
· Provide leadership in the development and use of FEWS NET’s food security and livelihoods analysis methods, including the household economy approach
· Support the FEWS NET field staff and collaborating partners in food security and livelihoods analysis and its integration into food security forecasts
· Develop training materials and provide training on conducting, analyzing, and reporting on food security and livelihoods assessments
· Collaborate with network partners at international, regional, and national levels to coordinate planning and implementation of field activities
· Contribute to the development of new information products targeted to specific decision makers
· Contribute to the technical direction of the project and provide leadership on livelihoods analysis
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Anthropology, Geography, Public Health, Development Studies, or Economics
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in food security and livelihoods monitoring and analysis
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated project management, leadership, training, and technical skills
- Fluent English; fluent French or Spanish highly desirable
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and CV to fewsnet@dai.com