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Join a leading organization as a Project Specialist focused on the FEWS NET Learning and Data Hub project. Utilize your project management expertise to support planning and implementation, ensuring effective project operations that contribute to global food security. The role offers flexibility for remote work across the U.S.
Join AIR as a Project Specialist supporting the FEWS NET Learning and Data Hub project, and bring your advanced project management expertise to a mission-driven team working to improve global food security. The FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network) project provides timely, evidence-based analysis to help decision-makers respond to humanitarian crises and food insecurity around the world.
In this role, you will support and coordinate complex project activities, working closely with Project Directors and Task Leaders to ensure the successful execution of high-impact initiatives. You will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project workflows, data collection, deliverables, and resource allocation across a diverse portfolio.
This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and a commitment to supporting the goals of the FEWS NET project through efficient and effective project operations.
This position has the flexibility to work remote from anywhere in the United States or from any of AIR's U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates may need to meet residency requirements depending on project needs.
American Institutes for Research is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to child safeguarding principles. All candidates will undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free workplace.
If you require accommodations during the employment process due to a disability, please contact Taliba Boone at boone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
AIR does not conduct recruitment via email from non-@air.org addresses. Beware of scams. Report scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or your state attorney general.
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Estimated annual salary: $95,000 — $110,000 USD.