Commercial Assistant

To apply for this position, you should complete an application in English at the link provided below. We do NOT accept resumes from work.ua

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: May 2, 2024

Duties:

The Commercial Assistant/Budget Analyst is a hybrid position that requires the employee to fulfill financial and administrative management duties as well as to engage in commercial promotion activities for the remainder of their time.

As a Commercial Assistant, provides trade facilitation support for commercial activities. Assists in the promotion of trade fairs (local, regional and in the United States) events, trade missions, and other export promotion activities. Provides support for business matchmaking programs and conducts initial basic market research to fulfill trade information requests from U.S. exporters and host-country importers.

As a Budget Analyst, performs a wide range of financial management responsibilities including obligations, liquidations, and reconciliation for USFCS program at post in collaboration with FCS regional office. Is responsible for the preparation or provision of Post input for all prescribed and requested financial reports and inquiries.

Manages day-to-day administrative activities including business appointments, coordinating communications with other sections at post, interfacing with local government officials and private sector.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three (3) years of work experience in business, government, or industry association in the field of administrative management, with emphasis on budget, accounting, program management or event management is required.

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two years of full-time post-secondary study at college or university.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Regular demand for keyboard with good working speed and accuracy for use in preparation of reporting documentation is required. Ability to perform basic research via internet resources.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office with a bomb shelter
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Trainings and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)