Oct 19, U.S. Embassy in Zambia Commercial Assistant/Budget Analyst (Hybrid) Jobs

Duties

The Commercial Assistant/Budget Analyst is a hybrid position that requires the employee to fulfill financial and administrative management duties as well as to engage in commercial promotion activities for the remainder of their time. As a Commercial Assistant, provides trade facilitation support for commercial activities. Assists in the promotion of trade fairs (local, regional and in the United States) events, trade missions, and other export promotion activities.

Provides support for business matchmaking programs and conducts initial basic market research to fulfill trade information requests from U.S. exporters and host-country importers. As a Budget Analyst, performs a wide range of financial management responsibilities including obligations, liquidations, and reconciliation for USFCS program at post in collaboration with FCS regional office.

Is responsible for the preparation or provision of Post input for all prescribed and requested financial reports and inquiries. Manages day-to-day administrative activities including business appointments, coordinating communications with other sections at post, interfacing with local government officials and private sector.

Supervision is provided by the Senior Commercial Officer/ Deputy Senior Commercial Officer/ Commercial Officer or Supervisory Commercial Specialist. The incumbent has full technical responsibility for assignments, based on established guidelines and works mostly independently in accomplishing the work.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of work experience in business, government, or industry association in the field of administrative management, with emphasis on budget, accounting, program management or event management is required.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of budget/ accounting principles, theories, and practices in host country.

Knowledge of local business firms, trade practices, restrictions, organizations, business customs and sales techniques.

Good working knowledge of business practices and procedures. Good working knowledge of administrative and office procedures.

Education Requirements:

College (2 years) or Post-Secondary School

Evaluations:

Language:

Fluent English Reading/Speaking/Writing is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations.

Regular demand for keyboard with good working speed and accuracy for use in preparation of reporting documentation is required.

Ability to perform basic research through internet sources.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Zambia Commercial Assistant/Budget Analyst (Hybrid) Jobs

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