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Announcement Number:
Kyiv-2021-34
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Kyiv
Position Title:
Agricultural (Marketing) Specialist in the Foreign Agricultural Service - All Interested Applicants
Open Period:
07/15/2021 - 08/15/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE - 1515 10
Salary:
USD $32,180 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-10
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Kyiv, UP
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
+38 (044) 5215000
KyivHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP is 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.


Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Foreign Agricultural Service office at U.S. Embassy Kyiv represents U.S. agricultural products—including meat, seafood, and alcoholic beverages—in Ukraine.The Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing, suggesting and implementing strategies to overcome market access issues and coordinate market development programming, managing projects, including external contractor resources; coordinating with the Agricultural Clerk; and facilitating the efforts of U.S. agricultural trade associations operating in the Ukrainian market. The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Agricultural Attaché on marketing and market access issues related to U.S. food and agricultural products entering Ukraine.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, sales promotion, program development and administration, or general business administration is required. 


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Specialist knowledge of Ukraine and U.S. agricultural markets; detailed understanding of US and Ukraine agricultural marketing programs, policies, regulations and procedures; extensive knowledge of Ukrainian commercial import, distribution, and retail practices; detailed knowledge and current awareness of U.S. and Ukrainian agricultural production, trade balances, and alternate sources of supply; strong knowledge of the agricultural business organizations. 

Education Requirements:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural marketing, marketing, business, management, international economics, or international trade/affairs.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) English* is required.


*This may be tested


Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) Ukrainian and Russian.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to independently represent the interests of USDA; develop and maintain an extensive contacts with host government and private sector; excellent tact and diplomatic; collect, analyze, monitor and evaluate project implementation data; design strategies to mitigate or reduce market barriers; prepare thorough reports; explain complex trade and regulatory information. Excellent communication skills, including oral presentations. Skilled in using MS Office suit, reporting tools, complex calculation formulas.


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.

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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 Kyiv, Ukraine 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:



  1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

  2. AEFM / USEFM

  3. 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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How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

  • Current Resume (optional)

  • Passport copy

  • Degree with transcript

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 


For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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