Position Title: Agricultural Specialist
Reference: London-2022-059
Location: U.S. Embassy, London
Closing Date: October 16, 2022
Work Hours: Full -time, 40 hours/week
Salary: £65,958 gross starting salary per annum
Benefits:
- Merit Based Compensation
- Pension Scheme
- BUPA Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Season Ticket Loan
- Generous Annual Leave & Sick Leave
- Paid Public Holidays (U.K. & U.S.)
U.S. Embassy London is seeking an experienced Agricultural Specialist to serve as technical advisor to the Agricultural Counselor, U.S. officials and industry with regard to policy and market access issues affecting U.S. agriculture and food exports to the UK and Ireland.
The incumbent of this position performs a multitude of functions, providing input to USDA's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will independently collect and analyze standard to complex market information, trade statistics and technical data; advocating for U.S. interests through contact with Senior host government officials, industry and academia. You will also initiate and implement outreach programs to deliver key messages to host governments and trade.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, or Business Administration.
EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible work experience in agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and/or marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing is required.
LANGUAGE:
Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (this may be tested).
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Expert knowledge of agriculture policies and programs is required. Knowledge of local laws and policies governing agricultural production and trade is required.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
A full manual UK/EU/EEA driver’s license is required.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS FOR THIS VACANCY MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE ELECTRONIC RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ERA) – THIS CAN BE DONE BY SELECTING THE APPLY BUTTON SHOWN.
- Contact: Candidate Services
- Reference: Totaljobs/London-2022-059
- Job ID: 98718453