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International Trade Specialist (Consultant)

ICF
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2025

Description

ICF is looking for an International Trade Specialist (Consultant) to support ICF’s work with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT). The specialist will conduct research and provide technical input for the ICF research team to identify, review, and analyze U.S. and international trade data specific to ICF meet research project objectives. The international trade research specialist will need to leverage analysis of trade data with open-source research and original qualitative research to map the international trade of goods deemed to be at risk of being produced with forced or child labor.

The consultancy requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce accurate results, often on a quick turnaround basis; the ability to conduct work in a professional and courteous manner; the ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and to be self-motivated; and excellent English writing skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify production and international trade data on select products and independently analyze quantitative trade findings given limitations of data sources
  • Explore various strategies and methodologies to document the international trade of goods through downstream markets
  • Conduct key informant interviews related to the supply chain of focal goods
  • Contribute to reports including developing qualitative and quantitative findings related to forced labor in supply chains of selected goods and producing tables and graphs

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in public policy, international development, international trade, business administration, international business, political science, or economics
  • 10 years of experience working on international trade and/or international economic issues
  • 5 years of experience working with trade and tariff databases
  • 5 years’ experience related to international labor, child labor, and forced labor in global supply chains
  • 5 years’ experience writing reports related to international trade issues for U.S. Government agencies
  • Advanced fluency in written and verbal English

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Foreign language skills in Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Chinese
  • Advanced quantitative analysis skills
  • Qualitative research experience

If interested, please send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to Michelle Jituboh at michelle.jituboh@icf.com.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range
- There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,403.00 - $124,784.00

DC Client Office (DC88)

Salary : $73,403 - $124,784

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