Agricultural Specialist

The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Agricultural Specialist position in the Foreign Agricultural Services FAS Office.

Duties

The Agricultural Specialist entry-level specialist is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Foreign Agricultural Service FAS in Nigeria. The incumbent researches and prepares reports that provide agricultural commodity and trade policy intelligence, best prospects and advice for U.S. agricultural stakeholders and on other relevant topics for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities also include advocating for U.S. agricultural interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. The incumbent identifies, develops, and maintains professional and social relationships and consultative contacts working-to-mid levels to gain cooperation on substantive agricultural matters.

Qualifications:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1:

Experience:

Minimum of three 3 years work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing is required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade is required.

Note: NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required.

Option 2:

Experience: Minimum five 5 years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing is required.

Education: Two 2 years of university studies in any field.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required. 
• Good working knowledge in French is required.
• Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in the host country is required. Knowledge of host government structure and responsibilities of various Ministries and offices, congressional and legislative processes as it relates to economic, trade, and agricultural policy matters is required. Good understanding of international agreements relating to agricultural policy and agricultural economic supply/demand theories and concepts is required.