Regional Food Security Specialist - Markets and Tade FEWS NET South Africa 2013, Pretoria, South Africa

Job Title Regional Food Security Specialist
Organization Chemonics International Inc.
Country South Africa
City Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

Chemonics seeks a regional food security specialist - markets and trade (RFSS-MT) for the five-year (2012-2016), USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET). The world's premier provider of high-quality food security analysis and early warning, FEWS NET collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position is based in Pretoria, South Africa.
The RFSS-MT is a senior technical professional who works closely with the regional technical manager, the country teams in the region, and partners to design, execute, and coordinate regional activities in the markets and trade technical area. The RFSS-MT will contribute to providing high-quality and effective early warning of threats to food security and support efforts to mitigate food insecurity and crises through the provision of actionable food security analysis.



Responsibilities include:
Gather and analyze market information and draft analytical reports
Compile and analyze market data including staple food prices, cross-border trade flows, and crop production estimates collected from countries monitored by FEWS NET in the region
Design and coordinate/execute activities to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base on regional markets for food commodities and livestock
Contribute to the identification of priority markets and trade activities in line with the strategic orientations of FEWS NET
Liaise with regional partners to exchange information and promote a dialogue on market and institutional issues pertaining to food security, early warning, and preparedness
Facilitate workshops and the transfer of FEWS NET tools and systems to regional and international organizations
Assist the RTM in carrying out other technical, management, and representational functions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a discipline that is directly relevant to or provides central skills in food security analysis, including economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, or other relevant field required
Five years of relevant country or regional experience in agricultural economics and/or markets and trade with direct application in food security, food security information systems, and early warning
Ability to work and coordinate effectively with regional partners and stakeholders
Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
Experience effectively working and coordinating with partners and stakeholders
Willingness to travel extensively throughout Southern Africa
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submi ssions to FEWSNETRegionalRecruit@gmail.com by October 31, 2013 . Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics' equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only ' FEWS NET - RFSS-MT ' in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check 'I do not wish to complete the information requested.' Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.