Agricultural Assistant F A S

Overview

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2020-042

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Position Title: Agricultural Assistant - All Interested Applicants

Open Period: 06/02/2020 - 06/16/2020

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Reports to the Agricultural Counselor (AC). Works closely with the Agricultural Specialist (AS) to serve as an expert advisor and principal Foreign National assistant for analytical issues to the Agricultural Officer(s) (AO). Assists the AS, Marketing Specialist (MS) and AO in developing and implementing the post’s agricultural country plans for Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya – all of which are covered from Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Agricultural Counselor (AC). Works closely with the Agricultural Specialist (AS) to serve as an expert advisor and principal Foreign National assistant for analytical issues to the Agricultural Officer(s) (AO). Assists the AS, Marketing Specialist (MS) and AO in developing and implementing the post’s agricultural country plans for Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya – all of which are covered from Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management
• Bachelors degree in economics
• Bachelors degree in agricultural economics

Additional education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, or business management is required.

Must have experience with spreadsheet packages, Microsoft and Adobe Suite, basic understanding of computer operations and best e-filing practices, proven judgment on social media.

Experience

Additional experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with government(s), demonstrating strong analytical and professional writing experience with a minimum of one (1) of those years including experience in financial management is required.

Skills

• Language Skills

Additional skills

Level IV English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) (This may be tested), Level III Kiswahili (Speaking/Reading), and Level III (Speaking) in another local language is required.

Terms and conditions

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.

Applications to be submitted before 16th June 2020 //erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=yw1pyuhrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=16047&orgId=25