Job Title: Technical Assistance Specialist - West Africa Regional SPS Advisor
Grade: GS-0301-14
Area of Consideration: All sources 
Deadline: February 1st 2008
Approximate Start Date: ASAP
Location: Accra, Ghana 

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The West Africa Regional SPS Advisor will provide leadership for the design and implementation of plant health, animal health, and food safety programs and activities managed by USDA in West Africa. Activities will support the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which is a U.S. government effort to promote economic growth and development in Africa. This position will focus on bringing West African agricultural legislation and production methods into compliance with international standards, which in turn will enable agricultural commodities produced in sub-Saharan Africa to become eligible for export to new markets, including the United States. 

Contact: Kate Lukof
Division: OCBD
E-Mail Address:  
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/ICD/STOP #1093, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, room 3250-S, Washington, DC 20250-1093
Telephone: (202) 690-1858
FAX: (202) 690-3982

NOTE:* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.