The U.S. Mission Agricultural Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
The U.S. Mission Agricultural Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
SummaryThe work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
The Agricultural Specialist is the lead advisor to the Lagos Agricultural Counselor and Foreign Agricultural Section Washington-based Analysts on highly complex trade policy, marketing and reporting issues affecting exports of U.S. agricultural products into Nigeria and the surrounding countries- the Republic of Benin and the Cameroon.
The incumbent represents the diverse interests of U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. farmers and agribusiness in the countries covered by Foreign Agricultural Service-Lagos.
S/he is responsible for providing guidance to the office staff on recruitment of candidates to participate in capacity building training such as the Cochran and Baulog Fellowships in the United States.
The incumbent manages the office export credit guarantee programs for U.S. exported agricultural products, recruits agricultural related business representatives to attend trade shows in the United States to meet U.S. producers and distributors of agricultural products.
Position is supervised by the Agricultural Counselor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
A Master's Degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Economics or Business Administration is required.
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressive experience in business, management, economic-policy analyses, particularly in agricultural related field is required.
Job Knowledge:
A thorough understanding of host countries' agricultural policies, trade policies and practices; thorough understanding of FAS programs, reporting requirements and procedures, goals and objectives, well as U.S. trading practices followed by U.S. exporters are required. Excellent knowledge of agribusiness in the U.S. and in Nigeria is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please
specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Fluency in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a team setting, and act as a leader in guiding the development of strategies to achieve the office goals is required.
Must be able to prepare well-crafted factual based analytical reports that includes forecasts of future trends or expected changes in agriculture products production and utilization.
Must be able to maintain objectivity when providing professional advice and recommendation.
Must be skilled in using Microsoft office software programs for running statistical analysis, and developing power point presentation slides for use in office reports and for briefing office stakeholders.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Salary
NGN 14,526,446 (USD 57,021) / Annum
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; The U.S. Mission Agricultural Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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