Chemonics seeks a West Africa remote monitoring consultant for Sierra Leone for the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) project. FEWS NET) is an integrated set of activities funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is intended to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis. The West Africa remote monitoring consultant for Sierra Leone is a member of the EWT’s West Africa Regional technical team and is responsible for supporting the regional office. This position will be based in Sierra Leone. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

• Developing/updating knowledge base products though both in-country activities and secondary data analysis related to food security-relevant sectors, including: agroclimatology, livelihoods, markets and trade (M&T), and nutrition
• Developing/updating seasonal monitoring plans and undertaking acute food insecurity monitoring through surveillance of key issues via discussions with partners, participation in field assessments where relevant and possible, and collection of data and information from secondary sources
• Collaborating with the RFSS-M&T and other M&T colleagues to providing price data from Sierra Leone
• Collaborating with all other RFSSs, RR and Washington-based technical team to meet reporting requirements and respond to requests
• Fulfilling RM reporting requirements, including Remote Monitoring Updates, the Food Assistance Outlook Brief, as relevant, the development of other country reports
• Participating in network activities (e.g., joint assessments when necessary, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification / Cadre Harmonisé analyses ), as needed/feasible
• Developing and maintaining collaborative formal and informal relations with USAID Mission representatives, US Embassy technical contacts, UN agency representatives, government ministry staff, and key international and local NGO colleagues to facilitate technical exchanges, promote consensus-building, work to resolve technical disagreements, and facilitate joint, coordinated actions to mitigate acute food insecurity.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; local language skills relevant to the region are desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET, such as economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, food security, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, or social geography is required; advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) is desirable.
• At least two years of relevant experience (with PhD), four years of relevant experience (with Master’s degree), or six years of relevant experience (with Bachelor’s degree) is required. Relevant experience includes working on food security information systems, food security analysis, early warning, or other related fields; experience working with UN agencies and/or NGOs is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct food security assessments, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and analyze data from relevant sectors using both qualitative and quantitative methods is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with regional partners and stakeholders is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills are required.
• Strong computer skills are required; ability to use statistical software packages and/or GIS applications is desirable.
• Previous experience with the IPC or Cadre Harmonise (CH) is desirable
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

The RM Consultant position will remain open for applications through April 11 th , 2021. To submit an application and view a full scope of work for this position, please visit www.fews.net/vacancies .

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