Agriculture Scientist (USDA/APHIS) -Plant
2025-12-10T18:58:18+00:00
U.S. Embassy to Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products
2025-12-24T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Overview
The Agricultural Scientist applies knowledge and experience with animal and plant health programs, regional trade issues, and socio-political and cultural factors to provide export analysis and promote U.S. interests in these areas for the countries of coverage (9 countries).
The incumbent works with government officials and other stakeholders in the area of coverage (1) to provide expert consultation on U.S. import and export regulations, (2) to develop sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS), implement quarantine and/or treatment procedures, and to maintain and increase bilateral and regional trade, (3) to resolve issues affecting the importation of U.S. products into the countries of coverage, and (4) to safeguard U.S. agriculture.
The incumbent develops and facilitates, and/or coordinates capacity building projects, seminars, and workshops to enhance the ability of foreign officials to mitigate or eradicate animal and plant pests and diseases in their own countries and strengthen the regulatory infrastructures in these countries
The position is complex as it includes 9 host economies, a variety of agricultural commodities, variations in geographic areas in terms of climate and terrain and its impact on commodity availability, economic, political considerations between host countries and the U.S., and the expansion of U.S. exports of agricultural commodities.
The incumbent provides expert consultation in resolving technical barriers to U.S. exports and/or releasing commodities from quarantine in a foreign country of coverage; actively participates in prioritizing agency goals and objectives in conjunction with the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Foreign Service Officer, Regional Manager, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, Foreign Agricultural Service and other U.S. Government agencies.
The incumbent represents APHIS and acts as a linking trade expert during trade negotiations, bilateral meetings, and trade conferences with counterparts, following guidance from APHIS management.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in agricultural science field in a Agricultural Institution.
Experience working in developing, directing, or evaluating agricultural health programs relating to trade or regulatory, or in dealing with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) matters of an equivalent nature is required. In depth knowledge of local laws in the assigned area, regulations, programs, practices as related to animal and plant health issues in the region.
Trade policy of the various countries and the sanitary and phytosanitary policies of international and regional SPS organizations must be understood and applied
* Provide export analysis and promote U.S. interests in animal and plant health programs, regional trade issues, and socio-political and cultural factors for 9 countries. * Provide expert consultation on U.S. import and export regulations to government officials and stakeholders. * Develop sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS), implement quarantine and/or treatment procedures. * Maintain and increase bilateral and regional trade. * Resolve issues affecting the importation of U.S. products into countries of coverage. * Safeguard U.S. agriculture. * Develop, facilitate, and/or coordinate capacity building projects, seminars, and workshops. * Enhance the ability of foreign officials to mitigate or eradicate animal and plant pests and diseases. * Strengthen regulatory infrastructures in foreign countries. * Provide expert consultation in resolving technical barriers to U.S. exports and/or releasing commodities from quarantine. * Actively participate in prioritizing agency goals and objectives. * Represent APHIS and act as a linking trade expert during trade negotiations, bilateral meetings, and trade conferences.
* Knowledge of animal and plant health programs * Understanding of regional trade issues * Awareness of socio-political and cultural factors * Expertise in U.S. import and export regulations * Ability to develop sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) * Experience with quarantine and/or treatment procedures * Skills in trade negotiation * Capacity building facilitation * Knowledge of local laws, regulations, programs, and practices related to animal and plant health * Understanding of trade policy of various countries * Understanding of international and regional SPS organizations' policies
* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in agricultural science field in an Agricultural Institution. * Experience working in developing, directing, or evaluating agricultural health programs relating to trade or regulatory, or in dealing with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) matters of an equivalent nature. * In-depth knowledge of local laws in the assigned area, regulations, programs, practices as related to animal and plant health issues in the region. * Understanding and application of trade policy of the various countries and the sanitary and phytosanitary policies of international and regional SPS organizations.
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Vacancy title:
Agriculture Scientist (USDA/APHIS) -Plant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
U.S. Embassy to Kenya
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
The Agricultural Scientist applies knowledge and experience with animal and plant health programs, regional trade issues, and socio-political and cultural factors to provide export analysis and promote U.S. interests in these areas for the countries of coverage (9 countries).
The incumbent works with government officials and other stakeholders in the area of coverage (1) to provide expert consultation on U.S. import and export regulations, (2) to develop sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS), implement quarantine and/or treatment procedures, and to maintain and increase bilateral and regional trade, (3) to resolve issues affecting the importation of U.S. products into the countries of coverage, and (4) to safeguard U.S. agriculture.
The incumbent develops and facilitates, and/or coordinates capacity building projects, seminars, and workshops to enhance the ability of foreign officials to mitigate or eradicate animal and plant pests and diseases in their own countries and strengthen the regulatory infrastructures in these countries
The position is complex as it includes 9 host economies, a variety of agricultural commodities, variations in geographic areas in terms of climate and terrain and its impact on commodity availability, economic, political considerations between host countries and the U.S., and the expansion of U.S. exports of agricultural commodities.
The incumbent provides expert consultation in resolving technical barriers to U.S. exports and/or releasing commodities from quarantine in a foreign country of coverage; actively participates in prioritizing agency goals and objectives in conjunction with the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Foreign Service Officer, Regional Manager, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, Foreign Agricultural Service and other U.S. Government agencies.
The incumbent represents APHIS and acts as a linking trade expert during trade negotiations, bilateral meetings, and trade conferences with counterparts, following guidance from APHIS management.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in agricultural science field in a Agricultural Institution.
Experience working in developing, directing, or evaluating agricultural health programs relating to trade or regulatory, or in dealing with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) matters of an equivalent nature is required. In depth knowledge of local laws in the assigned area, regulations, programs, practices as related to animal and plant health issues in the region.
Trade policy of the various countries and the sanitary and phytosanitary policies of international and regional SPS organizations must be understood and applied
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to U.S. Embassy to Kenya to apply
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