Embassy of United States of America is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Economic Specialist in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Job Description

Economic Specialist position at the Embassy of United States of America to Ethiopia:

Job Overview

• ·       Position: Economic Specialist
• ·       Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• ·       Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• ·       Salary: USD $21,803 per year
• ·       Deadline: October 8, 2024

The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Economic Specialist within the Economic Section.

Responsibilities

The Economic Specialist will:

• Conduct detailed analyses of macroeconomic trends.
• ·       Facilitate access to key economic decision-makers in both public and private sectors.
• ·       Support interagency initiatives to advance U.S. economic objectives, including capacity building at the Central Bank and the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority.
• ·       Coordinate U.S. Government visits and events.
• ·       Serve as a backup for the Trade and Investment Specialist.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements

• Candidates will undergo a background investigation and may require a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must be able to start work within 4 weeks of receiving agency clearance.

Education

• A master’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Statistics is required.

Experience

• Minimum of three years in economic research and analysis, or in banking and finance.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing) is required, including translation abilities.
• Fluency in Amharic is also required.

Job Knowledge

Candidates should possess:

• ·       An understanding of U.S. Mission responsibilities and interests.
• ·       Knowledge of Ethiopia’s economic development goals across various sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, banking and finance, etc.).
• ·       Familiarity with Ethiopia’s history and socio-cultural landscape.
• ·       Awareness of regional and international factors influencing U.S. policy and interests.

Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have:

• ·       Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• ·       The ability to evaluate data sources and summarize complex information succinctly.
• ·       Experience interacting with high-level executives and government officials.
• ·       Proficiency in creating visual data representations.
• ·       Knowledge of diplomatic protocol for representational events.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits will be discussed with the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Preference is given to eligible and qualified applicants in the following order:

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran.