Markets and Trade Analyst

WASHINGTON, DCPosted 24 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

• Job overview

  The Markets and Trade Analyst at FEWS NET supports food security analysis by monitoring and analyzing markets and prices for staple foods and related commodities to inform early warning and emergency food assistance.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The analyst analyzes market trends, prepares technical reports, maintains economic data sets, supports technical teams across regions, provides market and policy analysis, ensures timely delivery of decision support products, and collaborates with partners and field offices.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $74,000 to $93,500, with pay based on education, experience, and other factors. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits for US-based employees.

• Experience and skills

  Requires minimum three years relevant experience in food security or related fields, a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (master's preferred), fluency in English, strong market analysis skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; additional language skills and experience with databases, GIS, and USG-funded projects are desirable.

• Work environment and culture

  The position involves collaboration with diverse teams across home, regional, and field offices, supporting a mission-driven environment focused on food security and early warning.

• Company information

  FEWS NET is a program focused on food security analysis and early warning to support emergency food assistance, operated under Chemonics, a global development firm.

• Team overview

  The analyst works within a team of technicians based in Washington, D.C., collaborating closely with home, regional, and field office technical teams and the M&T advisor and senior analyst.

• Job location and travel

  Preferred location is Washington, D.C., with possible U.S.-based remote work options; the role requires domestic and international travel as security permits.

• Application process

  Applications are due by Friday, July 18, 2025, with no telephone inquiries; finalists will be contacted.

• Unique job features

  The role includes unique opportunities to contribute to early warning systems for food security, work with large and diverse data sets, and respond rapidly to emerging market crises globally.

Company overview

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on food insecurity, operating globally with a focus on regions vulnerable to famine and food crises. Established in 1985 by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), FEWS NET gathers and analyzes data on weather, markets, agriculture, and livelihoods to forecast food security outcomes and inform humanitarian response. The organization generates revenue primarily through U.S. government funding and partnerships with international agencies. FEWS NET’s work is critical in supporting decision-makers with timely, evidence-based information to prevent and mitigate hunger emergencies. Candidates should be aware of FEWS NET’s collaborative approach with local governments, NGOs, and research institutions to maximize impact.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your experience in market analysis, data management, and food security early warning systems, emphasizing skills in quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to staple food, fuel, and fertilizer commodity markets.

• Focus on showcasing your ability to prepare technical reports, maintain large databases, and collaborate with multi-regional teams, as well as your proficiency with tools like Excel, and any experience with ESRI ArcGIS or statistical software.

• Apply through multiple platforms including FEWS NET's corporate site (Chemonics careers page) and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Markets and Trade Analyst role.

• Connect with current FEWS NET M&T team members on LinkedIn, introducing yourself by referencing a recent FEWS NET report or market trend analysis, or expressing interest in their work supporting food security early warning systems as an ice breaker.

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