U.S. Mission China

Announcement Number: Shanghai-2019-09

Opening Period: July 12, 2019 – July 25, 2019

Series/Grade: LE-1515-11

Salary: RMB 375,134 p.a.

USEFM is FP-4 USD 56,711 p.a.

Actual salary will be determined by Washington D.C.

For More Info: Human Resources Office

American Consulate Shanghai, China

No.1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200031

Email: ShanghaiRecruitment@state.gov

Fax: 86-21-6121-2179

(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)

Website: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/embassy- consulates/shanghai/

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: 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 U.S. Mission in Shanghai is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Agricultural Marketing Specialist.

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

Duties: This Agricultural Marketing Specialist position serves as an expert advisor on food and agricultural marketing in China; closely monitoring Chinese consumer preferences and promotion opportunities. The Agricultural Marketing Specialist drafts marketing plans for major market sectors and design, organizes, supervises and manages marketing and promotional activities with a wide degree of latitude for decision-making. The Agricultural Marketing Specialist assists in developing and planning international trade missions, trade shows, and guides U.S. industry representatives and their strategic plans to expand U.S. agricultural and food market share in China. Responsibilities also include promoting U.S. agricultural exports by implementing innovative and effective marketing projects and initiatives that engage foreign consumers, retailers, and importers. The Agricultural Marketing Specialist also collaborates with representatives of U.S. agricultural interests to expand U.S. market share and presence in ATO (Agricultural Trade Office) Shanghai's covered district, one of the largest port destination for U.S. food and agricultural exports. This Agricultural Marketing Specialist cultivates a wide range of very senior-level government and trade contacts, and providing U.S. government and trade representatives with advice on trade and sales opportunities with minimal supervision from the Director and Deputy Director. Furthermore, the Agricultural Marketing Specialist oversees assigned U.S. trade association activities within the context of these activities, and interacts with U.S. companies interested in exporting to China.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business, Trade, Agriculture, Marketing, International Relations or equivalent sub-fields (logistics, business English, agricultural marketing, trade policy, etc.) is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in one or more fields of commodity trade and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis, and report writing is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have an expert understanding of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in China.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. (This will be tested.) Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in Chinese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must provide customer service, professionalism, economic and quantitative analysis, innovation, good judgment, effective communication, organizing and planning, teamwork, English and Mandarin language, and writing skills.

• Must have basic economic and accounting skills as the incumbent must be able to interpret trade data and manage budgets, and have proven ability to conduct negotiations or discussions with senior executives of other organizations, to manage multiple projects, and to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and 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.

All applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174); and

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

American Consulate Shanghai, China

No.1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200031

Email: ShanghaiRecruitment@state.gov

(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)

What to Expect Next: 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 China.

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