Commercial Specialist (Lagos-2021-116S) at the U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Specialist – All Interested Candidates

Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-116S
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 1510 10
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 5/5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources:
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and / or clearances / certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: 25% or less Incumbent will make foreign trip and regional trade shows relevant to the sector

Basic Function

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.
The specialist assists U.S. firms by developing and organizing marketing strategies, including market research and reporting, planning trade events and opportunities, and bringing U.S. and Nigeria business representatives together.
Analyzes market trends and evaluates market research involving the sectors for which responsible.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

Experience: Six (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business, government or NGOs in the fields of marketing, trade promotion, or international trade is required.
Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Nigeria economy and trading practices; comprehensive understanding fo foreign trade policy and issues affecting the domestic economy’s bilateral trade relations with the U.S; understanding of USG trade policies, and export promotion programs, working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures).

Education Requirements:

Two (2) years College / University studies is required.

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

Fluent in Reading / Writing / Speaking English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

The following skills and abilities are required: develop and maintain an extensive range of appropriate mid to high-level contacts in the host government and private sector;
To plan, organize, and execute complex commercial research projects and to prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical reports; and
To render advice with detachment and objectivity, employing sound professional judgment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

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