Agricultural Specialist - สถานเอกอัครราชทูตสหรัฐประจำประเทศไทย

Bangkok #2026-153
LOCATION: Bangkok
SALARY: Starting from TH฿ 1,021,144 per annum
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week 
CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2026

BASIC FUNCTIONS REQUIRED: 

The Agricultural Specialist (entry-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Thailand/Southeast Asia. The incumbent researches and prepares reports that provide agricultural commodity and trade policy intelligence, best prospects and advice for U.S. agricultural stakeholders and on other relevant topics for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities also include advocating for U.S. agricultural interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. The incumbent identifies, develops, and maintains professional and social relationships and consultative contacts (working-to-mid levels) to gain cooperation on substantive agricultural matters.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

(1) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, International Trade, or Food Science is required.
(2) Experience: Minimum three years of work experience required in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing.
(3) Language:  (This may be tested.)
• Fluent (Reading/Writing/Speaking) of English and Thai is required. You can submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855, or pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office. 
(4) Skills: (This may be tested.)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Must have excellent time management skills to cope with the diversity of work and deadlines. Ability to work effectively with government, public, and private individuals to obtain information and resolve trade issues
(5) Knowledge: (This may be tested.)
• Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in the host country. Knowledge of host government structure and responsibilities of various Ministries and offices, congressional and legislative processes as it relates to economic, trade, and agricultural policy matters is required. Good understanding of international agreements relating to agricultural policy and agricultural economic supply/demand theories and concepts.

TO APPLY:  

Please follow the checklists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website carefully. You have to create an online account on the U.S. Embassy, Bangkok website to apply for jobs Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand - Available positions at the U.S. Mission  Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

กรุณาสมัครงานโดยการสร้างบัญชีออนไลน์ของท่านผ่านเว็บไซต์ของสถานทูตสหรัฐอเมริกา เท่านั้น (Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand - Available positions at the U.S. Mission) มิฉะนั้นใบสมัครของท่านจะไม่ได้รับการพิจารณา 

The Embassy’s recruitment system is changed. You are required to create an electronic recruitment application (ERA) account to apply for jobs with the U.S. Mission in Thailand. A resume from other websites is not essential for job application.