U.S. Embassy in Ghana Agricultural Marketing Specialist Jobs
U.S. Embassy in Ghana Agricultural Marketing Specialist Jobs
Duties The Agricultural Marketing Specialist represents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Accra, Ghana. This position is equivalent to a private sector Modern Trade/Brand/Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities include creating and implementing marketing promotional activities for food, food ingredients and agricultural commodities, particularly within digital (social) and traditional media, conducting research and producing reports on market access constraints and trade opportunities, resolving market access issues, and monitoring developments in trade policy and competitor activities affecting U.S. trade interests.
Develops a broad range of professional and social relationships (mid-to-high levels) with public and private sector officials to exchange information and gain cooperation on marketing and trade matters.
Independently conceptualizes and develops marketing and market access related activities based on research and analysis of market information. Executes digital, social and traditional media activities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum five years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade and marketing, project management, and marketing analysis/research that includes extensive analysis and report writing on complex subjects is required.
Job Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of FOreign Agricultural Service (FAS) goals, programs, reporting requirements and procedures, and of U.S. agricultural policies and trading practices followed by American exporters. Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in the host country.
Knowledge of host government structure and responsibilities of various ministries and offices, congressional and legislative processes as it relates to economic, trade, and agricultural policy matters is required.
Significant knowledge of international agreements relating to agricultural policy, and a strong understanding of agricultural economic supply/demand theories and concepts.
Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, International Trade, or Hospitality Management
is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Mandatory: Fluent English speaking, reading and writing is required. Fluent Akan speaking, reading and writing is required. (Language proficiency 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.
A 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. (Driving skills may be tested).
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 in Ghana Agricultural Marketing Specialist Jobs
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