Regional Technical Senior Specialist – Instability And Conflict At Chemonics International

Qualifications
Education and experience in a discipline relevant to the instability and conflict sector work of FEWS NET such as Conflict Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Peace, Security, Political Science, International Relations, Development, or similar.
At least 10 years of relevant experience (with master's degree), or 12 years of relevant experience (with Bachelor's degree) is required.
Relevant work experience includes humanitarian and/or development work, of which at least two years must be directly relevant experience in food security, conflict analysis, or other technically relevant areas.
In-depth knowledge of conflict-affected geographies, preferably in a humanitarian context, with demonstrated experience conducting trend analysis and tracking conflict and/or security events.
Ability to leverage and synthesize information from in-country networks, media reports, social media, and paid information sources to determine drivers of conflict and triangulate conflict trends.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings is required.
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required.
Demonstrated ability to behave in a manner that invokes independent thinking, good judgment, and respect for others is required.
Knowledge of and previous working experience with USAID-funded development and/or humanitarian projects is preferred.
Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, and/or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge is highly preferred.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; other local language skills relevant to the country are desirable.