African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Specialist - Nigeria WATIH at Tetra Tech Company

Job Descriptions

• Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently seeking applications from qualified AGOA Specialists to provide support to a $86-96 million, USAID-funded Trade and Investment Hub Activity in West Africa.
• The purpose of the Activity is to improve the competitiveness of West African farmers and firms. This will be accomplished by increasing productivity, market participation, investment and adoption of improved technologies.
• USAID defines agriculture competitiveness as the ability of a farm, firm, sector, or country to sell and provide goods and services in a given market - in relation to the ability and performance of other farms, firms, sectors or countries in the same market.

Position Description/ Responsibilities

• The AGOA specialist will assist private sector firms and associations in AGOA-eligible countries of West Africa to identify opportunities in US markets and meet their standards and the requirements for benefiting from the act’s preferential trade provisions.
• S/he will provide guidance and support the development of regional or national strategies to increase AGOA utilization.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Commercial Law, Finance and International Trade, or a related field;
• Five (5) years of experience, or an MBA or law degree with two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated success linking firms with AGOA-related opportunities;
• Ability to design and lead regional trainings on AGOA requirements;
• Ability to work directly with firms and associations to understand and comply with AGOA and other trade related requirements to the U.S. market;
• Knowledge of US markets for West African manufacturing and processed agricultural products and ways to access these markets and promote West African products;
• Fluency in both French and English.