Description
International market development organization based in Washington, D.C. is recruiting a regional ethanol manager for Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEA&O). The individual in this position will work closely with the SEA&O director to plan, coordinate, and execute the Council’s ethanol programs in the region including, but not limited to, marketing, trade servicing, and government relations programs. The regional ethanol manager takes leadership in supervising Council programs in SEA&O as outlined in the Unified Export Strategy. In addition, the regional ethanol manager is responsible for traveling internationally to meet with buyers of U.S. feed grains, ethanol, and coproducts. The ethanol manager takes the lead in the ethanol focused programs, however, will be expected to understand and assist as needed with other council activities including the promotion of sorghum, barley and related feed grain products. *The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. *
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.
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Requirements
Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree with a preference for international policy, business, agricultural science, data analysis or engineering related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in public policy consulting, associations, commercial trading, or a related field is required. Experience in the ethanol, fuel, or energy industry is also preferred. The ideal candidate would have worked in the region or with Southeast Asian stakeholders. Willingness to learn regional languages is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess experience in public speaking and working with multi-cultural teams.
