Trade Assistant (Temporary) - All Interested Candidates/All Sources.

Announcement Number:
Abu Dhabi-‎2023-‎015
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Position Title:
Trade Assistant (Temporary) - Open to: All Interested Candidates/All Sources.
(Commercial Assistant)
Open Period:
‎07/‎11/‎2023 - ‎07/‎18/‎2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4
Series/Grade:
LE - ‎1510 ‎7
Salary:
AED د.إ115,‎088 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - ‎40 hours workweek
Promotion Potential:
LE-‎7
Duty Location(s):
‎1 Vacancy in

Abu Dhabi, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
‎000-‎000-‎0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
* Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
* For USEFM - FP is ‎07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
* All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Temporary
Appointment Type Details:
* Definite not to Exceed ‎3 months
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (‎8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (‎40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate to begin working within a reasonable period of time
within ‎06 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties

Duties:

Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE residency
visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists in
obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to
Eligibility Question #‎2 and Vacancy Question #‎1: If a non-UAE national has a
valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#‎2 and
Vacancy Q#‎1, and attach a copy of residency visa or both sides of Emirates
ID.

Basic Function of the Position:

Assists Commercial Service officers and senior commercial staff in planning,
organizing, and implementing trade events, commercial services, industry
contacts outreach and market research projects for the United States
Department of Commerce (USDOC), United States and Foreign Commercial Service
(USFCS). Assists in the promotion of trade fairs (local, regional and in the
United States) events, trade missions and other export promotion activities.

Using market information and initial industry contacts provided by
supervisors, identifies and contacts appropriate decision makers in local
companies with the goal of making business matches for U.S. participating
firms. Conducts initial basic market research to fulfill trade information
requests from U.S. exporters and host-country importers. Provides follow-up
support for performance metrics data gathering and reporting. Manages day-to-
day administrative activities including business appointments, coordinating
communications with other sections at post, interfacing with local government
officials and private sector.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three (‎3) years of work experience in business, government, or
industry association in the field of administrative work, marketing, event
management, trade promotion is required.

Education Requirements:
Two years of general college or university studies is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: (This will be tested)

Level IV Fluent in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English is 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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-
Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in UAE may receive a
compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR
Office.
Other Information:
For the current COVID-‎19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring
preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed
below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe
their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a
determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
‎1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
‎2. AEFM / USEFM
‎3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *
*
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
must submit a copy of their most recent DD-‎214 ("Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates
the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past
six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is
any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member
is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed
forces under honorable conditions within ‎120 days after the certification is
submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead
of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (‎1) the military
service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (‎2) the
character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for
the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP
and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.

To apply for this position click the "Submit Application" button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested PRIMARY
EDUCATION DIPLOMA or Equivalent as verification of educational requirements by
the closing date of this announcement in addition to the listed required
documentation with your application.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient
to verify eligibility, your application will not be shortlisted.

All Applicants:
*
High School Certificate
*
Proof of completion of two years of University studies is required
*
Passport
*
Residency or Work Permit

For applicants invoking hiring preferences (Eligible Family Member):
* Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
* Passport copy
* DD-‎214 - Member Copy ‎4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
* SF-‎50 (if applicable)

Documents for Auto-Request:
*
COM Approval for Members of Household
*
Copy of Orders (applicants assigned to US Mission)
*
DD-‎214 (Member Copy ‎4)
*
Primary Education Diploma or equivalent
*
Other Document
*
Other Document ‎2
*
Passport
*
Residency Permit
*
SF-‎50 (applicants assigned to US Mission)
*
Work Permit

Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are
selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the
duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by
contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S.
Mission in UAE.