QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

-Possession of university degree in economics, marketing, engineering, business administration, or a business related field;
-At least four years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, marketing , trade promotion, business management, commercial banking or in the medical equipment/pharmaceutical sectors;
-Level IV (fluent) of written and spoken English and Romanian; Proficiency will be tested;
-Expert level knowledge of Romanian economy, business customs and practices, marketing channels, laws, regulations, and policies related to assigned commercial functions. Advanced knowledge of the Southeast Europe regional business environment. Knowledge of U.S. Commercial Service trade promotion goals, programs, procedures, reporting requirements, and of U.S. business practices and official policies as related to international trade and investment in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors is highly preferred.
-Ability to solve highly complex commercial and trade issues related to marketing strategies and sales of U.S. products and trade events/missions (participant issues, last-minute program changes, etc.); to establish and maintain contacts with counterparts in relevant Romanian government and private businesses.
-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to operate a computer to include word processing and data management software, including Internet.
-Ability to find innovative solutions to problems (e.g., best channel to identify trade leads, advocacy for Commercial Section projects, promoting U.S. exports).

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (The form can be downloaded from the embassy’s site http://romania.usembassy.gov/embassy/employment.html); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Bucharest
4-6, Liviu Librescu Str., Sector 1
E-mail: BucharestRecruitment@state.gov
Phone: 021-200-3583 (Point of Contact)

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