Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Senior Market & Trade Advisor position for the FEWS NET 8 (Famine Early Warning Systems Network) Decision Support Contract. This position will be based in Arlington, Virginia. Hybrid and remote options are available.

Position Description/Summary: FEWS NET is dedicated to delivering early warning of hazards, food insecurity, vulnerability, and famine to the US Government, USAID, national governments, and various regional, international, and non-governmental organizations. FEWS NET 8 will continue the critical work that FEWS NET has delivered for over 30 years, emphasizing global coverage and innovation in food security monitoring and assessment. Managed from a headquarters office in Washington D.C., FEWS NET 8 will extend its reach beyond traditional geographical limitations, providing decision support services for over 30 presence countries and global early warning of food security and humanitarian crises. 

The Senior Market & Trade Advisor will analyze market and trade dynamics, develop market-based food security strategies, and engage with stakeholders to influence policy. They will also monitor intervention impacts and provide expert advice on market-related issues.

Responsibilities:

* Analyze market systems, trade policies, and economic factors that influence food security at local, national, and global levels.

* Develop market-based strategies to enhance food availability, access, and utilization, including market facilitation, value chain development, and trade facilitation.

* Engage with policymakers, trade bodies, and private sector stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms that support food security.

* Monitor and assess the impact of market and trade interventions on food security outcomes, adapting strategies in response to changing market conditions.

* Provide expert advice on commodity markets, price trends, and trade dynamics, which will inform the project's strategic direction and intervention design.

* Lead efforts to build local capacity in market analysis and trade facilitation, supporting sustainable food security solutions.

* Collaborate with regional and international organizations to align market and trade interventions with broader food security initiatives.

* Develop and maintain tools for market monitoring, including early warning systems for market shocks and food price volatility.

* Document market and trade-related findings and disseminate insights through reports, presentations, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

* Mentor and support project staff in developing expertise in market and trade analysis, ensuring a high level of technical capability within the team.