Economic Commercial Associate job at U.S. Mission

Vacancy title:
Economic Commercial Associate

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Sales & Retail ]

Jobs at:

U.S. Mission

Deadline of this Job:
19 August 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Duties:

The incumbent assists with reporting and advocacy for Embassy Kampala on economic and commercial issues and spearheads the development of the Political and Economic (P/E) Section’s Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) portfolio. (S)he is also responsible for promoting bilateral trade by providing commercial services and advocating for U.S. business interests. (S)he works in a combined P/E Section of five American officers, three Eligible Family Member (EFM) employees, and four Locally Employed (LE) staff. (S)he reports to the Economic and Commercial Officer, and through him/her to the Deputy Political and Economic Counselor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education: A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Trade, Business, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
Requirements:
Experience: Four years of progressively increasing responsibilities in a career field related to commerce, environmental protection, and/or science and technology, whether in the governmental or private sector, is required.
Job knowledge: Must have detailed understanding of U.S. foreign policy, State Department and Embassy Political/Economic policies and directives on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, trade and investment. Thorough understanding of the “language” of business and economics, to successfully interact with the U.S. and Ugandan business communities. Incumbent must have knowledge of the economic and commercial patterns and business.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD Economic-Commercial Associate Kampala AFRCC 6-2022
Evaluations:
Language: Fluent English in speaking, reading and writing required. This may be tested.
Skills and abilities: Astute judgment, quick decision-making skills and the ability to form thoughtful connections between different economic/commercial developments is required. Ability to demonstrate significantly high diplomatic communications skills to engage with private and public companies, economic and commercial contacts, government officials, civil society, and other relevant ESTH stakeholders is required. Incumbent is required to use Microsoft Office Suites and advanced spreadsheet features for data analysis and reports. Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required. This may be tested.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• Degree Transcripts
• Copy of Orders
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
2. For further assistance call 0414-306001
3. 3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.


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Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 05-08-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 05-08-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-08-2065
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