USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading 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 at www.fews.net.

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulti ng 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 professionals currently based in Kenya for the position of Somalia Assistant National Technical Manager (ANTM), who will work closely with the National Technical Manager (NTM) to support all FEWS NET activities in Somalia from the FEWS NET Somalia office in Nairobi. Where appropriate, the ANTM may also support remote-monitoring of selected countries. The ANTM will primarily 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 through 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 position will require short-term travel to Somalia and occasional international travel to sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States.

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 spoken Somali required;
· Excellent computer skills and GIS applications and mapping skills preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please review the full scope of work for the position at www.fews.net/vacancies prior to applying. Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: ANTMSomalia@gmail.com by May 25, 2015. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and is open to all qualified professionals currently based in Kenya. Please note “Assistant National Technical Manager” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.