The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for an Agricultural Assistant to join the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels.
The job holder is supporting event preparation and management, preparing reports involving data collection and analysis of agricultural trade and production statistics, identifying and resolving trade problems, managing budgets for activities, handling visits and communications with stakeholders, and performing other administrative tasks. Maintains relationships with a range of stakeholders, including technical and policy level government officials, industry representatives, international organizations, and trade associations to exchange information and cooperate on trade and agricultural matters.
Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.
Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
Salary as of €5.366 gross/month.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Accounting or Business Administration, Communications, Public Affairs, International Relations, Political Science and Economics.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in agricultural economics, commodity trade, program/budget management, and marketing analysis/research that includes analysis and report writing.
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English.
Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before Sepetmber 22, 2024. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit, driver's license & a diploma, preferably officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.
Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/view Vacancy Detail.hms?_ref=l3bqbk5rpt0&return To Search=true&jnum=62401&org Id=119
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract
Pay: From €5.366,00 per month
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bicycle plan
• Commuter assistance
• Company classes
• Company events
• Company phone
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 22/09/2024