Locations: Abuja or Maiduguri Project SummaryBased on in-depth understanding of local livelihoods, FEWS NET analysts monitor information and data on factors that affect food security, such as weather
31 January, 2017
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Locations: Abuja, and Maiduguri. Position Description
The availability of sound nutrition data from northeast Nigeria has been particularly limited since the start of the conflict. Limited repres
Position Description The main activities of the supply chain and logistics assessment specialist will include finalizing a field assessment agenda and methodological approach, reviewing any logistics
The FEWS NET National Food Security Specialist-Nigeria (FSS) will support the following activities:
Efficient, focused food security monitoring, early warning analysis, and response planning
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The FEWS NET Nigeria Nutrition Officer will support the following activities:
Enhanced nutrition support in northeast Nigeria with the objectives of better understanding the current nutrition and m
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About USAID's Famine Early Warning Systems Network
FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity. Created in 1985 by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides objective, evidence-based analysis to help government decision-makers and relief agencies plan for and respond to humanitarian crises.
Analysts and specialists in 22 field offices work with US government science agencies, national government ministries, international agencies, and NGOs to produce forward-looking reports on more than 36 of the world's most food-insecure countries. The "NET" in our name represents our vast network of partners, ranging from collaborators in data collection and analysis to consumers of our reporting. Our products, published here on our website, include:
monthly reports and maps detailing current and projected food insecurity
timely alerts on emerging or likely crises
specialized reports on weather and climate, markets and trade, agricultural production, livelihoods, nutrition, and food assistance
