Agricultural Marketing Specialist

The Agricultural Marketing Specialist (entry-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Israel. The incumbent facilitates linkages between U.S. exporters and host country importers, identifies marketing practices to increase trade opportunities, and resolves market access issues affecting U.S. agricultural products. Develops and maintains broad range of industry and government stakeholder contacts (working-to-mid levels) to gain cooperation on substantive agricultural matters. Analyzes and drafts reports on agricultural commodities, market developments, and market policy. Implements and evaluate various planned projects and activities, including market promotional and trade development programs.

REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Business, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade is required, or related major.

LANGUAGES: English and Hebrew level 4 (fluency) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. (This may be tested).

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of work experience required in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural/product marketing, agricultural policy, business/project management, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in the host country. 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 agriculture policy and agricultural economic supply/demand theories and concepts.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Must be familiar with agricultural production, global agricultural trade concepts, general marketing strategies, and economic supply/demand concepts. Required to analyze statistical data and maintain data sets for accurate commodity and trade reporting.

A valid Israeli driver's license is required.

How to apply:

Visit our website https://il.usembassy.gov/jobs/

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