Commercial Specialist - All U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Overview

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The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Commercial Specialist.

The 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 (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties

Under the direct supervision of Economic Unit Chief, the Commercial Specialist will be responsible for supporting Mission interagency efforts as well as supporting U.S. trade-related agencies not represented at post to increase bilateral trade and promote U.S. investment.

The job holder will assist in promoting bilateral trade and U.S. investment through outreach and informational activities and will coordinate reporting with all interested parties.

The job holder will also be required to coordinate U.S. Government visits and USG sponsored events/conferences.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of experience in economics, business, government or investment promotion fields and international trade is required.

Education: 

Option 1:

• BA degree in economics, business, finance, public policy, or statistics; AND


• Two (2) years of experience in economics, business, government, investment promotion, or international trade; AND


• English Level 4 (Fluent).


• Required computer skills.

OR

Option 2: 

• Completion of two years of general college studies; AND


• Four (4) years of experience in economics, business, government, investment promotion, or international trade; AND


• English Level 4 (Fluent).


• Required computer skills.

LANGUAGE:  English: Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing is required. (This 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.

Candidate must have detailed knowledge of the Ethiopian economic and political environment and an understanding of key development economic indicators. The incumbent must have knowledge of international trade and investment topics and how the United States and Ethiopia fit into the global trading system. Familiarity of international business practices and economic theory is required.

Candidate should have strong data analytic skills, computer skills, customer service orientation, and communication skills– both verbal and written.

The incumbent must have the ability to obtain top secret security clearance.

Basic knowledge of computer use is required, including proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and through written means.
Must be able to interact with staff members on a customer service level.
Must be able to multi-task effectively.
Must be able to quickly comprehend and implement directions and guidance given by supervisor.

Benefits and Other Info

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge of release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be summited in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEF, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.    

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*


2. AEFM / USEFM


3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead.

Candidate must have detailed knowledge of the Ethiopian economic and political environment and an understanding of key development economic indicators. The incumbent must have knowledge of international trade and investment topics and how the United States and Ethiopia fit into the global trading system.

Familiarity of international business practices and economic theory is required. Candidate should have strong data analytic skills, computer skills, customer service orientation, and communication skills– both verbal and written.

The incumbent must have the ability to obtain top secret security clearance. Basic knowledge of computer use is required, including proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and through written means. Must be able to interact with staff members on a customer service level. Must be able to multi-task effectively.

Must be able to quickly comprehend and implement directions and guidance given by supervisor.