The incumbent of this position serves as 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 events and opportunities; and bringing the U.S. and host country business representatives together; analyses market trends and evaluates market research involving the sectors for which responsible.
Duties include:
- Business matchmaking and other FCS products and services:
Responsible for identification of distributors, representatives, or joint venture candidates under the Gold Key Service (GKS) and International Partner Search (IPS) and prepares company background checks as requested.
- Trade Events
Proposes trade events (trade mission, exhibitions, seminars, webinars etc.) within the assigned sectors of responsibility. Organizes logistics and event/meeting schedules, preparing promotional materials, drafting market research and briefing materials; preparing and monitoring budgets, supervising contractors; managing promotion and recruitment, and preparing end-of-show reports.
- Counseling
Stays up-to-date in regulatory matters affecting assigned sectors as well as general trade issues. These may include laws, regulations, standards, procedures and other legal matters affecting the importation of U.S. goods and services. Advises U.S. law firms, CS offices, and other U.S. government personnel regarding issues as well as effective strategies for market entry and participation in major projects.
- Market Research
Prepares market studies in assigned sectors, analyzing statistics and forecasting trends in trade, production and markets, assuring the maximum degree of accuracy, completeness and reliability in the final report.
- Trade Contacts and Market Development
Serves as the principal advisor to the Senior Commercial Officer in the sectors of assigned responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Possession of a University degree in Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, International Trade or related filed.
2. Four to six years of experience in business government or NGO in the fields of marketing, trades promotion, international trades or similar field.
3. Level IV (fluent) in English and Arabic. Ability to type in both languages. (Language skills to be tested).
4. Thorough knowledge of Kuwait’ economy and trading practices; comprehensive understanding of foreign trade policy and issues affecting the domestic economy’s bilateral trade relations with the United States; understanding of USG trade policies, and export promotion programs; working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures).
5. Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of appropriate mid, high level contacts in the host government and private sector; to plan, organize, and execute complex commercial research projects and to prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical reports; and to render advice with detachment and objectivity employing sound professional judgment.
6. Skill in the use of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2012
Apply Online
Duties include:
- Business matchmaking and other FCS products and services:
Responsible for identification of distributors, representatives, or joint venture candidates under the Gold Key Service (GKS) and International Partner Search (IPS) and prepares company background checks as requested.
- Trade Events
Proposes trade events (trade mission, exhibitions, seminars, webinars etc.) within the assigned sectors of responsibility. Organizes logistics and event/meeting schedules, preparing promotional materials, drafting market research and briefing materials; preparing and monitoring budgets, supervising contractors; managing promotion and recruitment, and preparing end-of-show reports.
- Counseling
Stays up-to-date in regulatory matters affecting assigned sectors as well as general trade issues. These may include laws, regulations, standards, procedures and other legal matters affecting the importation of U.S. goods and services. Advises U.S. law firms, CS offices, and other U.S. government personnel regarding issues as well as effective strategies for market entry and participation in major projects.
- Market Research
Prepares market studies in assigned sectors, analyzing statistics and forecasting trends in trade, production and markets, assuring the maximum degree of accuracy, completeness and reliability in the final report.
- Trade Contacts and Market Development
Serves as the principal advisor to the Senior Commercial Officer in the sectors of assigned responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Possession of a University degree in Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, International Trade or related filed.
2. Four to six years of experience in business government or NGO in the fields of marketing, trades promotion, international trades or similar field.
3. Level IV (fluent) in English and Arabic. Ability to type in both languages. (Language skills to be tested).
4. Thorough knowledge of Kuwait’ economy and trading practices; comprehensive understanding of foreign trade policy and issues affecting the domestic economy’s bilateral trade relations with the United States; understanding of USG trade policies, and export promotion programs; working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures).
5. Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of appropriate mid, high level contacts in the host government and private sector; to plan, organize, and execute complex commercial research projects and to prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical reports; and to render advice with detachment and objectivity employing sound professional judgment.
6. Skill in the use of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2012
Apply Online
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