Announcement Number:
Kuwait-2022-069
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Kuwait
Position Title:
Commercial Assistant - Open to: All interested applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
12/04/2022 - 12/18/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Duties
Represents the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), United States and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) in Kuwait. Serves 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. Assists U.S. firms by developing and organizing marketing strategies, including market research and reporting, planning trade promotion events, identifying, and leveraging trade opportunities, and bringing U.S. and Kuwait business representatives together, under the supervision and/or support of Commercial Officers and/or more senior FSN Staff.
Analyzes market trends and evaluates market research involving the sectors for which responsible. Performs research and prepares complex factual and analytical reports on a variety of matters affecting U.S. exports and trade in assigned industry sectors. Develops and maintains professional and social relationships and consultative contacts (working-to-mid levels) to gain cooperation on trade and investment matters. Advise U.S. and Kuwait clients on each other's regulation as they affect trade and investment opportunities. Informs Kuwait officials and business organizations about U.S. legislation, regulation and practices pertaining to foreign trade.
Responsible for developing and implementing inbound investment promotions events and activities within their sectors of responsibility. Advocates for U.S. trade interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. Investigates trade complaints in assigned industry sectors and makes recommendations for resolution.
The incumbent has responsibility for the complex and emerging industrial sectors representing high potential for U.S. exporters and requiring advocacy and addressing market access issues. Assigned industry sectors include services sectors (Education. Travel & Tourism. Financial Services). Consumer Goods. emerging. sectors (renewable energies, environmental technologies, healthcare services). Incumbent may be assigned the complex sectors though working together with commercial specialists and may provide guidance to interns and contractors.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of work experience in business, government, or industry association in one or more fields of marketing, international trade, economics, trade promotions, and marketing analysis/research is Required.
Candidates who do not possess the required experience will be disqualified from consideration.
KNOWLEDGE:
Thorough knowledge of the Kuwaiti economy, commercial and industrial structures, business and industry customs and practices, trade and investment laws, regulation, and policies. Working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures). Understanding of legislation, rules and regulations affecting trade and investment is required.
Education Requirements:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, marketing, international trade or international affair or Local equivalent is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing in English and Arabic is required.
Language skills will be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal skills, salesmanship, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, judgement and proactively assessing obstacles and identifying solutions to ensure programmatic success is
essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Good keyboarding skill is required.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.
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.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
for EFMs, Benefits should be discussed with the Human Resource 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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How to Apply
To apply create an ERA account:
https://kw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
University Degree.
Passport.
Residency Permit
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Only applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your interest in working at the U.S. Embassy - Kuwait
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