Markets and Trade Analyst, FEWS NET

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide M&T related analysis to support food security early warning in a portfolio of countries, including monthly reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Liaise with M&T staff and FEWS NET DS Team members to ensure timely publication of reports on staple food market trends, including Price Watch and Annex.
• Provide technical oversight to produce staple food supply and market outlook reports.
• Assist home, regional, and country office teams with market and policy analysis relevant to food insecurity and early warning, including remote or in-person travel as needed.
• Participate in reviews of price projections and forecasting accuracy, and incorporate learning into sector methods and products.
• Conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and draft reports on market trends and policies in collaboration with technical teams.
• Liaise with research institutions to support market-related research relevant to food insecurity early warning.
• Support timely delivery of decision support products, respond to urgent questions, and contribute to acute food insecurity analysis requests.
• Support collection, organization, and storage of primary and secondary data for FEWS NET Data, Knowledge, and Learning Hub, including liaising with project staff and partners.
• Coordinate with country and regional offices for monthly M&T meetings, including planning, documentation, and follow-up.
• Assist in implementing other M&T activities as outlined in the annual work plan or as needed.
• Contribute to early identification of emerging markets and trade crises, and re-orient work plans to address sudden analysis needs.
• Collaborate with partners and the wider FEWS NET network under the guidance of the M&T advisor.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in food security information systems, analysis, early warning, or related fields; experience with UN agencies or NGOs is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, social geography, or a related discipline; master's preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic is desirable.
• Experience building and using large databases for market trend analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience in market analysis, including reviewing and analyzing complex data on trade, prices, and production.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including remote communication with field-based staff.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with database management and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.
• Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS mapping and statistical software is desirable.
• Experience working on USG-funded activities is desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience living and working in regions or countries where FEWS NET operates.
• Experience supporting market assessments for emergency response or food supply chain mapping.
• Experience with online and offline analytical tools and data domains.
• Experience with data quality improvement and data integrity support.
• Knowledge of security considerations for international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; master's preferred.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time position with potential remote work options for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to contribute to global food security and early warning efforts.
• Collaborative team environment with technical support and development opportunities.