Job Opportunities
Economic/Commercial Assistant - Vacancy Assistant No. 2009-014
The United States Embassy Belmopan has an opening for an Economic/Commercial Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a security clearance and undergo a medical examination.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent gathers information and drafts reports on economic, commercial, HIV/AIDS, and labor developments in Belize
Assists U.S. and Belizean commercial visitors and callers with business inquiries and trade information;
Promotes U.S. commercial opportunities and trade objectives in Belize;
Proposes, promotes, and organizes official commercial functions and trade show exhibits;
Establishes and maintains contact with appropriate representatives of the government, public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations in support of these functions.
For a full descriptio of this position, please see the full Position Description.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, International Relations, or a closely related field is required.
• Four years of economic, business administration, or political-related experience are required.
• Level IV (Fluent working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
• Applicant must possess a sound understanding of Belize’s business, economic, and political environment, and be familiar with local business practices, marketing channels, trade associations, local trade laws, and government policies relating to trade and foreign investment.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel is required.
WHO MAY APPLY:
Anyone eligible for appointment under Belize’s local laws. Applicant must be resident in the country at the time the application is submitted, and be in possession of a Belize social security card valid for employment and/or a resident/work permit.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following in order to be considered for the position:
1. Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); or
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an SF-171; plus
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. Applicants who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
Application forms must be sent to the Management Officer and addressed exactly as follows:
Management Officer
U. S. Embassy
Floral Park Road
Belmopan, Belize
REF: Vacancy Announcement No. 2009-014
The deadline for submitting applications is October 16, 2009. Applications will not be accepted after October 16, 2009.