Agriculture Specialist
Full Time N.A , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Addis Ababa Agriculture - Economics - Engineering - Sales & Marketing
Job Overview
- Salary Offer 50.000 Br ~ 100.000 Br
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 4
- Date Posted May 5, 2024
- Deadline Date May 19, 2024
Job Summery
- The Agricultural Specialist (mid-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Addis Ababa vis a vis the African Union. The incumbent monitors, analyzes, and prepares highly specialized reports on agricultural, marketing and trade policy developments for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities also include working with U.S. and African Union government agencies and industries to resolve trade complaints, issues of non-compliance with African Union import regulations, and administering market development programs. The incumbent develops and maintains key professional and social relationships (mid-to-high levels) to exchange information and gain cooperation on substantive trade and agricultural policy matters.
Job Requirement
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade is required.
Required Experience
- For Grade LE 10 is: Minimum four years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes extensive analysis and report writing on complex subjects.
- For Grade LE 11 is: Minimum five years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes extensive analysis and report writing on complex subjects.
Note: Please upload all copies of your work experience under ‘other document’
Language Requirement:
- Level 4 (Fluent) Reading/Writing/ Speaking/ English is required. (This may be tested)
- Level 3 (good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/ Speaking Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Kiswahili or any other African language is required (This may be tested)
Skills and abilities:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Use of FAS specialized software and data analysis programs. Auto/2nd grade valid driving license is required. Must be knowledgeable in analyzing agricultural production, global agricultural trade concepts, and economic supply/demand concepts. Required to analyze and apply complex statistical data and maintain data sets for accurate commodity and trade reporting. Drafts highly specialized reports on markets and trade policy. Must have excellent time management skills to cope with the diversity of work and deadlines. Ability to work effectively with government, public, and private individuals to obtain information and resolve trade issues. (These may be tested).
SALARY: Locally Employed Staff: Position Grade: FSN-11, – 24,124.00 USD per year. For USEFM: FP-04
Position Grade: FSN-10, – 19,728.00 USD per year. For USEFM: FP-05
How to Apply
OPENING DATE: May 5, 2024
CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2024
WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week)
*Final grade/step for USEFMs will be determined by Washington.
NOTE: For Locally Employed Staff, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.
Note: A written exam may be administered before the interview.
To apply & view current job opportunities, please go to https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
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