Announcement Number: Kathmandu-2024-010 Hiring Agency: Embassy Kathmandu
Position Title: Economic/Commercial Specialist (Economic Specialist) - All Interested Applicants
Open Period: 03/07/2024 - 03/21/2024 (Format MM/DD/YYYY)
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-F5.75
Series/Grade: LE - 1505 10
Salary: NPR Rs2,908,154 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in
Kathmandu, NP Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: 1 HR Section
977-1-4234000
Email Recruitktm1@state.gov
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification All Interested Applicants / All Sources
From the Agency: For applicants who are USEFMs, the final grade/step for the position will be determined by Washington DC. The proposed grade is FP-5.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type Permanent
Appointment Type Details: 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 Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic/Commercial Specialist. This position is open to all interested applicants.
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
Relocation Expenses
Reimbursed: Occasional Travel
Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements: EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional experience in the field of Commerce, Economics, or International Relations is required. Experience analyzing and reporting on economic issues is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and familiarity with Nepal's economic and commercial structure, institutions, and key personalities is required. Familiarity with economic principles, data, and ability to find information quickly is required
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in the field of economics, finance, public administration, international relations, or political science is required. Evaluations: These may be tested (Language, Skills and Abilities):
LANGUAGE: Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required. Fluent speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required.
Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in ALL languages listed above.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to prepare reports on a wide range of economic issues is required. Ability to develop and maintain contacts across the government, private sector, and civil society is required. Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc. is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
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.
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
Required Documents:
Required Documents All Applicants
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The mission of the U.S. Embassy in Nepal is to assist Nepal’s development as a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic nation that contributes positively to regional stability. In pursuit of this goal, the United States encourages multi-party democracy, including respect for human rights and the rule of law, and sustainable, market-oriented, and private-sector-led economic development.
