Economic & Commercial Assistant U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for this

position

Basic Function of the Position

    The Economic and Commercial Assistant (ECA) researches and drafts economic and

commercial analyses, develops relationships with Nigerian economic leaders and offers a

cross-spectrum of Commercial Service (CS) services to U.S. clients and Nigerian businesses

within the northern Nigeria Kano/Kaduna industrial corridor.
    The incumbent reports to the Deputy Economic Chief in the Embassy, Abuja and coordinates

with the Foreign Commercial Office at the Consulate General, Lagos.
    S/he will act as support or back-up for the Mission's Protocol Assistant when needed.


Position Requirements
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be

considered.

    A University Degree in Economics, Business Administration or related studies is

required.
    Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in Economic, Commercial, Statistical

Analysis, Business, Music, Art, Construction, Engineering, Public Relations, Fashion or

Computer fields is required.
    Level III (good working knowledge) in Hausa is required.
    Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency

will be tested.
    Knowledge of Nigeria's Political, Economic, Social Structure and Economic Concepts and

methods is required.
    Demonstrated analytical skills on developing, analyzing and presenting economic and

business topics in reporting, presentations including statistical and business strategic

analyses is required.
    Selection Process
    When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans

are given preference.


Additional Selection Criteria

    Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in

determining successful candidacy.
    Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
    Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs

Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not

eligible to apply.
    Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are

ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their

employment.
    Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible

to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment

unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
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