Agricultural Specialist - All Interested Candidates

Duties

The Agricultural Specialist provides expert-level support to U.S. agricultural programs and is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Algiers, Algeria. Serves as an experienced advisor to the Senior Agricultural Attaché on matters relating to trade and agricultural relations between Algeria and the United States. The incumbent is responsible for research and analysis of agricultural information and trade data to produce highly specialized reports. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring and forecasting agricultural, marketing, and trade policy developments for agricultural commodities. The incumbent works with U.S. and host country government agencies and industries to resolve trade complaints, issues of non-compliance with import regulations, and conceptualizing and implementing marketing and exchange programs. The incumbent develops and maintains key professional and social relationships (mid-to-high levels) to exchange information, and to build and sustain cooperation on substantive trade and agricultural policy matters. 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, International Trade , International Relations, International Economics, Public Policy is required.(Please upload /attach the required proof of education to be considered).

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. 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. A writing /data exercise test will be administered after the English Test.

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How to ApplyHow to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance. 

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Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Work Certification     

• University Degree