U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa Agricultural Specialist Jobs
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa Agricultural Specialist Jobs
Duties The Agricultural Specialist (entry-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at U.S. Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa.
The incumbent researches and prepares reports that provide agricultural commodity and trade policy intelligence, best prospects and advice for U.S. agricultural stakeholders and on other relevant topics for assigned agricultural commodities.
Responsibilities also include advocating for U.S. agricultural interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. The incumbent identifies, develops, and maintains professional and social relationships and consultative contacts (working-to-mid levels) to gain cooperation on substantive agricultural matters.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum three years of work experience required in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade is required.
Evaluations:
Language: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/ Writing/Speaking is required. (This may be tested).
Skills and Abilities:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations.
Use of FAS specialized software for reporting purposes. Must be familiar with agricultural production, global agricultural trade concepts,
and economic supply/demand concepts.
Required to analyze statistical data and maintain data sets for accurate commodity and trade reporting. Drafts detailed, complex reports on markets and trade policy, as needed.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa Agricultural Specialist Jobs
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