Livelihoods Product Support Senior Specialist, FEWS NET 8, Knowledge Base

Location * Remote - USA

Job Level Mid-Level

Time Type Full time

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Chemonics seeks aLivelihoods Product Support Senior Specialist to join the FEWS NET 8 project. FEWS NET 8 Knowledge Base (FEWS NET 8 KB ) is a $65 million project which will create and update FEWS NET’s knowledge base about livelihood zones and market systems on which FEWS NET’s acute food insecurity early warning analyses are predicated, thereby ensuring that USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is able to allocate emergency food assistance effectively and in accordance with humanitarian principles. The full-time DC-based (remote eligible) Livelihoods Product Support Senior Specialist for FEWS NET 8 KB will support the project’s Deputy Chief of Party for Livelihoods in the production and dissemination of consistent, quality reports and products. The Product Support Senior Specialist will work both independently and within the broader FEWS NET team to ensure all products are compliant with Section 508 and FEWS NET’s Branding and Marking Plan, lead the preparation of training and guidance materials, and support project communication s and dissemination of reports and data submission activities. The Product Support Senior Specialist will manage the quality product development process, liaising with subcontractors and partners that will contribute to the product completion cycle. In addition, the Product Support Senior Specialist will lead the documentation of processes and methodologies of all steps of product completion in coordination with other Pillars and Partners. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities Include:

• In consultation with the DCOP-Livelihoods, lead the product development cycle of custom livelihood zone-specific products and inputs in line with program strategy and compliance requirements ;

• Coordinate overall project communications ;

• Contribute to the preparation of consistent, quality livelihoods reports and other products ;

• Publish reports and other deliverables per FEWS NET branding and marking

• Review reports, livelihood zone products, deliverables and other communications products as needed ensuring style consistency, adherence to FEWS NET and Knowledge Base-specific branding and marking requirements and Section 508 compliance ; w ith input from the DCOP- L ivelihoods and LQAA, s upport the preparation of training and guidance materials ;

• Support communications and dissemination of reports and data submission activities ;

• Regularly liaise and collaborate across all FEWS NET programs to support and inform livelihood zone products, provide feedback on areas of overlapping interest, establish common naming conventions for FEWS NET 8 KB products, support data submission to the FEWS NET Learning and Data Hub (Hub) , etc.

• Liaise with the Hub to ensure submission of all household interviews and HEA baseline data sets , annual and quarterly reports, workplans and KB products ;

• Ensure timely uploading of deliverables to the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) and the Development Data Library (DDL) on an ongoing basis;

• Under the leadership of the D COP -Livelihoods , liaise with USAID, providing updates on relevant implementation progress, challenges, and successes ;

• Manage and coordinate with subcontractors and partners as needed in the service of coordinated and quality product development ;

• Manage Livelihood -editors ;

• Support map production ;

• Lead the documentation of processes and approaches ;

• Supervise the product development process ;

• Support in-country validation processes with partners ;

• Collaborate with DCOP and LQAA to develop training materials to be presented on the FEWS NET exchange ;

• Development of informational blogs with the Chemonics communications department and /or the H ub ;

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the COP or DCOP-Livelihoods.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred;

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience;

• Experience in project/product management skills, including managing or coordinating a team or initiative.

• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor with demonstrated ability and comfort working with a range of diverse technical and administrative professionals across multiple geographies.

• Experience living and working in a developing country context is preferred.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems and Office suite, including Excel, and an interest in learning additional computer skills.

• Experience with Section 508 remediation preferred.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized in delivering on professional responsibilities and organizational commitments on time and of high quality.

• Capacity to proactively and assertively address issues and changing circumstances adeptly, both independently and with the support of other team members.

• Experience working with graphic design and data processing software (Publisher, Indesign , ArcGis , Adobe suite) preferred.

• Fluency in English is required ; Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Arabic language preferred .

  Application Instructions:

  Apply by November 18, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

  The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.

  An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.