Vaga Para: Agriculture Specialist

The U.S. Mission in Maputo-Mozambique is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Agriculture Specialist position in the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) office.

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• Salary: USD $50,064 /Per Year

Duties

The Agricultural Specialist (entry-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Maputo, Mozambique. The incumbent researches and prepares reports that provide agricultural commodity and trade policy intelligence, best agricultural, food, and beverage trade prospects and advice for U.S. agricultural stakeholders and on other relevant topics for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities also include advocating for U.S. agricultural interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. The incumbent identifies, develops, and maintains professional and social relationships and consultative contacts (working-to-mid levels) to gain cooperation on substantive agricultural matters.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Security certificate; or
• Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• See the qualification section for the education requirements.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

• EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of work experience required in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing.
• EDUCATION: Minimum bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade is required.

Language:

• English – Fluent (Reading/Speaking/Writing) is required. This may be tested.
• Portuguese – Fluent (Reading/Speaking/Writing) is required. This may be tested.

Open Period: 06/02/2026 – 06/16/2026

Marcado como: Missão dos EUA em Maputo-Moçambique