Economic Specialist at U.S. Embassy Accra

Duties

• This is a full-time position supporting the work of the Economic Section (ECON) as an Economic Specialist.
• Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent manages the Special Self-Help grants program, supervises one locally employed staff member, and is responsible for gathering information and analyzing a portfolio of economic issues, primarily environment, health, science and technology issues,
• This position is directly supervised by the Economic Office Chief, FS-02.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in economics, international affairs, public policy, business administration, social sciences, or law is required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Economics, International Affairs, Public Policy, Business Administration, or International Law is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

•  Fluent oral and written English is required. (This may be tested).

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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.