The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic Commercial AssistantU.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # Ouaga-2021- 021 The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic Commercial Assistant in the Economic Section. Opening Date : July 14, 2021 Closing Date : July 28, 2021 Open to all interested candidates/ All Sources ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION : QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : 1. EDUCATION : Bachelor’s in economics, Development, Political Science, Law, or International Relations is required. 3. LANGUAGE : (Fluent) English Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. 4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to interpret the needs of U.S. officials for analysis of current economic developments. Ability to maintain contacts at all levels with individuals in the government, and private sector. Ability to obtain material from varied sources and prepare reports/analysis in a precise, accurate and comprehensible manner. Ability to translate documents from French to English and vice-versa. Accurate and quick keyboarding skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). This will be tested. 5. JOB KNOWLEDGE : Excellent knowledge of Burkina Faso’s institutions, private sector, and business sector. Good knowledge of international relations. Some knowledge about U.S. foreign policy and interests. A) Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered : B) Required documentation/attachments : Applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified. • Bachelor’s in Economics, Development, Political Science, Law, or International Relations is required FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : Go to https://bf.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained directly from the Electronic recruitment system (ERA) or by contacting the Human Resources Office at HROouaga@state.gov. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief. |