The U.S. Embassy is recruiting a Commercial Assistant (m/f), to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Description
- The U.S. Mission in Maputo/Mozambique is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Commercial Assistant
Duties
- Under the supervision of the Commercial Officer, incumbent performs assignments in conducting research, identifying contacts, and writing reports in order to promote U.S. trade objectives in Mozambique and Southern Africa regions for assigned industry sectors including franchising, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), hair and beauty/cosmetics and other sectors not assigned to Commercial Specialists
- Incumbent maintains close contact with a wide range of working-level and high-level private and public-sector officials in the assigned industry sectors, and counsels visiting U.S. business people and their corresponding local representatives
- Incumbent writes various USDOC-standard market reports and is administratively responsible for one or more specialized trade promotion assistance programs (Gold Key Service, International Partner Search, etc.)
- S/he assists as necessary in research and resolution of trade complaints within the assigned industries; and assists with maintaining website, reporting of results and contacts in online database, and coordinating event logistics
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the following link: goo.gl/nQ71wg