Markets and Trade Consultant

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Markets and Trade Independent Consultant to support the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analyses of markets and trade affecting food security
• Identify and manage market-related data sets and develop tools for data interpretation
• Produce reports and insights to inform team strategies and engage with external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience
• Substantial experience with USAID FEWS NET and data relevant to agroclimatology and acute food insecurity
• Proven experience in market and trade analysis focusing on acute food security
• Experience with Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and related reporting
• Experience working in a consultative or advisory capacity is preferred but not required