Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service - temporary

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a temporary replacement Commercial Specialist to join the Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union.

Job holder is a Senior Commercial Specialist tasked with monitoring EU policies, initiatives, and legislation and how those impact the potential for U.S. exports to the EU. Advises USG officials and U.S. firms on the intricacies of the EU single-market and how to develop business opportunities within it.

Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.

Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.

Salary as of €7.007 gross/month.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or equivalent undergraduate degree in economics, political science, international business, international relations, or law, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in EU affairs, trade promotion, business management, economic research, business-to-business or business-government relations.

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. Fluency in French or Dutch.

Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before August 6, 2023. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit & a diploma officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=qxjhdtdbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=50573&orgId=119

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract

Salary: From €7,007.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bicycle plan
• Commuter assistance
• Company classes
• Company events
• Company phone
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• EU affairs: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English and French/English and Dutch (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/08/2023