VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT in US EMBASSY OF ADDIS ABABA

Position: Agricultural Economist

Vacancy Announcement Number: Addis-2024-029(T)
Opening Date: May 5, 2024
Closing Date: May 19, 2024
Work Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary:

• Locally Employed Staff:
• Position Grade: FSN-11, USD 24,124.00 per year
• Position Grade: FSN-10, USD 19,728.00 per year
• For USEFM:
• Position Grade: FP-04
• Position Grade: FP-05

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade.

Required Experience:

• For Grade LE 10:
• Minimum four years of work experience in agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research.
• For Grade LE 11:
• Minimum five years of work experience in agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research.

Language Requirement:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking English is required.
• Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Kiswahili, or any other African language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of FAS specialized software and data analysis programs.
• Valid driving license.
• Ability to analyze agricultural production, global agricultural trade concepts, and economic supply/demand concepts.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government, public, and private stakeholders.

How to Apply:

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is accepting applications through the online portal. Please visit this link to view the vacancy announcement and apply online. Paper or email applications are no longer accepted.

Join our team and contribute to shaping agricultural policy and trade analysis in Ethiopia! Apply before the closing date on May 19, 2024.