ECONOMIC ASSISTANT – U.S. Embassy Gaborone

VACANCY

The U.S. Embassy, in Gaborone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the following positions based in Gaborone:

Economic Assistant; FSN-8; Gaborone-2024-007 (P281,087 Starting salary per year + benefits).
Duties: The Economic Assistant is responsible for a broad range of complex analytical reporting and information gathering on macroeconomic issues and on trade and investment, science, technology, and health issues. Position expected to brief Front Office and other stakeholders on economic issues on a regular basis. Position has no supervisory responsibility.

 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, accounting, public administration, or fiscal administration is required.

 

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of work experience analyzing economic trends is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to maintain an extensive range of mid and high-level contacts in the host government and private sector. Ability to relate economic developments to political and social forces. Ability to organize and execute complex research projects. An extensive knowledge and understanding of the local business environment.

 

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English and Setswana is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent writing and speaking skills. Numerical skills for budget analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Basic typing skill required. “This may be tested.”

Other information:

Applicants must address each required qualification listed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.