Assistant National Technical Manager

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USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is 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 in order to inform decisions and guide response. More information on FEWS NET can be found atwww.fews.net.
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, DC, has been contracted by USAID to manage FEWS NET technical and field activities. Chemonics seeks applications from qualified and experienced Kenyan national professionals for the position of Assistant National Technical Manager (ANTM), who will work closely with the National Technical Manager (NTM) to support all FEWS NET activities in Kenya. Where appropriate, the ANTM may also support remote-monitoring of selected countries. In particular, the ANTM will support the following activities:
  • Efficient, focused food security monitoring, early warning analysis, and response planning.
  • Effective communication of this analysis to partners and decision-makers though high quality reports and briefings.
  • Capacity strengthening and network management.
The ANTM will assist the NTM to provide quality control for the deliverables of the project and will help ensure that activities and products are delivered in a timely manner. The ANTM will be required to travel intensely within Kenya, and some international travel in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States may be required.
How to apply:
Minimum Qualifications
· A Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET, such as agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology or social geography;
· At least five years of relevant experience in early warning/food security information systems, food security analysis, as well as other related fields;
· Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
· Excellent computer skills, GIS applications and mapping skills an advantage
The full Terms of Reference for the ANTM can be found at http://www.chemonics.com/OurJobs. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: FEWSNETKenyaANTM@gmail.com by September 26, 2014. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is open all qualified Kenyan national citizen. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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