FCS Commercial Specialist (m/f)

Description

• The U.S. Mission in Maputo/Mozambique is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of FCS Commercial Specialist

Duties

• The incumbent supports the Senior Commercial Officer and the Commercial Service globally in promoting U.S. exports to Mozambique. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Follows and analyzes economic and commercial developments in country
• Responsible for all CS activities associated with assigned market sectors and general knowledge of priority sectors for the country
• Plans, organizes and executes the promotion of CS products and core fee-based services
• Coordinates major trade exhibitions, seminars, conferences, product launches and trade missions
• Conducts market research for trade shows, trade missions, and client services
• Monitors and reports on trade opportunities and trends/changes within assigned market sectors
• Researches and writes major portions of the Country Commercial Guide (CCG) and writes periodic International Marketing Insights and similar Commercial Service reports
• Provides initial technical review of the CCG for accuracy, clarity, completeness and grammatical presentation
• Compiles, interprets and analyzes market intelligence data in order to exploit it in the promotion of CS activities in assigned sectors and best prospect sectors
• Demonstrates, builds and maintains an extensive range of mid to senior-level contacts in business and government
• Counsels clients on their potential for export success
• Conducts pre and post license export checks and reports back to Washington, D.C. The incumbent handles complex trade complaints, especially from U.S. companies
• Assists and advises the Senior Commercial Officer on complex Mozambican government tenders and associated commercial advocacy projects on behalf of U.S. companies
• Assists the Senior Commercial Officer with senior-level Commerce Department official visits to Mozambique. Mentors junior staff on Commercial Service policies and procedures
• Serves as a team leader for more extensive projects, and may be requested to supervise and/or provide training to junior staff in all aspects related to the work of a Commercial Specialist

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The duration of this position is Definite - Three (3) months but may be extended for an additional three (3) months
• A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the following link: goo.gl/2wQphA

How to Apply

• Apply online: goo.gl/H8bzKP