The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Vacancies
is a USAID-funded activity that collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous food security and early warning analysis of potential, emerging and/or evolving food security issues and has vacancy for:
Market and Trade Specialist- NigeriaQualifications:• Advanced degree, or at least 5 years’ experience, in market analysis and economics or related field.• Possess a good grasp of domestic and regional trade, markets, in Nigeria and issues related to trade of agricultural products within Nigeria and between Nigeria and Sahelian and Coastal countries• Understand the impacts of trade flow on food security in Nigeria and the neighboring countries• Have experience in analyzing the linkages between markets and trade and food security in Nigeria and sub-region• Strong data collection, processing, and analytic skills related to markets, trade, and prices• Knowledge in agricultural and market policies in Nigeria and in the sub-region• Demonstrated experience in providing capacity building support and training in the areas of markets, trade and food security• Fluent in English and functional (read and write) French a plus• Excellent writing and presentation skills• Nigeria citizen
The candidate must be available as soon as possible.
Method of Application:To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, contact information, and three references to:fewsnigeriarecruit2@chemonics.com. Please indicate the title in the subject line. Applications must be received by deadline. Finalists will be contacted.
Closing Date: 31st July 2009