The U.S Embassy in Gaborone is seeking an
individual for the position of Economic/Commercial Specialist (Grade FSN 10/FP
5-steps 5 through 14); N13/19 ;( starting salary of P275, 558 per year +
benefits).
Qualifications Required:
• Education: bachelor’s degree in business administration,
economics, or a related field
• Prior work experience: 3 years experience in a
commercial/trade related field
• Language Proficiency: English level 5/Setswana
level 5 spoken and written
• Job knowledge: through knowledge of all aspects
of Botswana economy, business customs practices, marketing procedures,
commercial laws and regulations, tendering procedures. Thorough knowledge of
both macroeconomic and microeconomic analytical tools and knowledge of general
U.S. trade environment
• Skills and abilities: experience with micro word,
outlook express or similar e-mail application, and IE or similar web browser is
required. Experience with conducting research using the internet is required
ability to perform macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis is required
For best results HR office recommends the use of
the internet web browser Google chrome..
N.B candidates not invited for to apply for
interviews, will not receive rejection letters. Any candidate not contacted for
an interview within one mouth of the closing date should assume that the
position has been filled.
For more information to apply for these positions
and to down load / fill the application form please refer to website: http://botswana.usembally.gov/jobopportunities.html
Closing date: May 2, 2013
