U.S. Embassy in Ghana Commercial Assistant Jobs
Duties
Commercial Assistant (Apprentice level) is responsible for representing the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), United States and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) in Ghana. Serves as a professional analyst and advisor to the U.S. staff in planning, organizing, and administering programs to facilitate the marketing of U.S. goods and services.
Assists U.S. firms by developing and organizing marketing strategies, including market research and reporting, planning trade promotion events, identifying, and leveraging trade opportunities, and bringing U.S. and host country business representatives together, under the supervision and/or support of Commercial Officers and/or more senior FSN Staff.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of work experience in Ghana in business, government, or industry association in one or more fields of marketing, international trade, economics, trade promotions, and marketing analysis/research.
Job Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of the host country’s economy, commercial and industrial structures, business and industry customs and practices, trade and investment laws, regulation, and policies.
Working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures).
Understanding of legislation, rules and regulations affecting trade and investment.
Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, marketing, international trade or international affair or host country equivalent is required.Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
Language:
Mandatory: Fluency in speaking/reading/writing, English and one of Ghanaian local language, may include the ability to translate. (This may be tested)
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills, salesmanship, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, judgement and proactively assessing obstacles and identifying solutions to ensure programmatic success is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations.
Good keyboarding skill is required.
Must have a valid current driving license.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Ghana Commercial Assistant Jobs
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