About this role
Economic & Commercial Assistant
The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic & Commercial Assistant in the Economic Office.
Duties
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The Economic and Commercial Assistant maintains contacts with officials, business leaders, and experts who are influential stakeholders in the Nigeria market in support of the Mission’s commercial diplomacy. The jobholder prepares analysis and other written products for the U.S. Mission to advance commercial diplomacy in Nigeria.
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Cultivates, develops, and maintains contacts throughout Nigeria’s government, private sector, academia, and others who are stakeholders in the business environment and investment climate. The position will support official U.S. delegations to Nigeria. Support the Economic Section’s engagement with these contacts in coordination with colleagues at Consulate General Lagos.
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By engaging contacts, attending trade events and government conferences, and other means of research, prepare analysis on Nigeria’s economic policies and conditions as directed with a particular focus on priority areas in the Integrated Country Strategy and elements most important to U.S. commercial interests.
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Beyond analysis, gain insights and market intelligence to inform the Mission’s efforts to find or create business deal opportunities for American companies in Nigeria, including but not limited to major tenders, projects, or procurements.
Education Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in business administr