Agricultural Specialist
Job Summary
The Agricultural Specialist represents the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Tokyo. The role involves monitoring and reporting on agricultural trade policy developments and commodity markets. It also requires building professional relationships to resolve trade complaints and promote agricultural cooperation.
Responsibilities
- Represent USDA/FAS in Tokyo
- Analyze agricultural trade policy and commodity markets
- Resolve trade complaints and policy issues
- Develop professional relationships with government and industry stakeholders
- Draft specialized reports on trade and agricultural developments
Required Skills
- Fluent English (TOEIC 865+) and Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Strong knowledge of agricultural economics and Japanese government structure
- Data analysis and technical report writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective stakeholder management and time management
Job Details
Job Description:
The Agricultural Specialist is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Tokyo, Japan. The incumbent monitors, analyzes, and prepares highly specialized reports on agricultural, marketing and trade policy developments for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities include working with U.S. and host country government agencies and industries to resolve policy issues, trade complaints, issues of non-compliance with host country import regulations, and administering market development programs. The incumbent develops and maintains key professional and social relationships to exchange information and gain cooperation on substantive trade and agricultural policy matters.
Working Hours:
Full-time - 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30).
Job Requirements:
- Option 1: Minimum five years of work experience in agricultural economics/policy/trade and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Option 2: Minimum seven years of work experience in agricultural economics/policy/trade and at least two years of post-secondary study.
- Language: Fluent English (TOEIC 865+) and Japanese (JLPT N1).
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Japanese agricultural practices, government structure, international agreements, and economic supply/demand concepts.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, statistical data analysis, and professional reporting.
Benefits and Other Info:
- Coverage provided for Employment Insurance and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.
- Provision of National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin).
- Severance pay provided after one year of service meeting criteria.
- 13 days of Annual Leave and 13 days of Sick Leave per year.
- Permanent contract with a six-month probationary period.