Southern Africa Regional Data
Assistant Position
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Early Warning Team (EWT) seeks a full-time Southern Africa regional data assistant based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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. Chemonics International (Chemonics) implements the FEWS NET EWT, a team charged with integrated emergency food security analysis through a Washington-based technical office and more than 20 field offices. The data assistant plays an integral role in these efforts by collating and processing data relevant to food security early warning efforts to meet decision support needs.
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Minimum qualifications for this position include:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Prior relevant work experience in the food security space is required. Previous experience with development of data collection methodologies, tools and process, data quality control and working with NGOs or UN agencies is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, agronomy, agroclimatology, or other discipline that is directly relevant to socio-economic data collection and processing is required.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills are required
Strong data management skills and attention to detail are required
Qualified candidates should apply to the Southern Africa regional data assistant position
11:59 p.m. EST February 13th, 2024. A full scope of work for this position and application information can be found at https://fews.net/jobs.
All application materials, including responses to the general information form, CVs, and cover letters, should be provided in English. No telephone inquiries. Only short-isted candidates will be contacted.
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Bantwana Zimbabwe ~~ 0 — Bulawayo
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Location: Harare
Company: FEWS NET
Expiry Date: 2024-02-13 00:00:00