Opening Date : February 17, 2023
Closing Date : March 03, 2023
Open to : All interested candidates/ All sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 16,364,336 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-09)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

Employee is one of two economic Specialist positions located in the Economic Section, and directly reports to the FS03 American Economic Officer. Incumbent conducts information gathering, research, analysis, and reporting in the field of economic reporting, and promotes U.S. private sector interest in Burkina Faso. S/he attends meetings, translates, serves as notetaker in English and in French, briefs Embassy officials to include the Ambassador on economic and commercial developments, handles logistics, and organizes official events. Job holder is a Grant Officer Representative managing grants.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : Bachelors in economics, Development, Political Science, Law, or related major is required.

2. EXPERIENCE : Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in social, political, or economic analysis and research, work with an economic focused NGO, chief of staff or assistant to a senior government or elected official, newspaper reporting on economic matters, university teaching, is required.

3. LANGUAGE : English Level : Fluency, reading/speaking/writing is required. French : Fluency, speaking, reading, and writing is required. This may be tested.

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 may 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.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :

• To apply, click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" tab at the top of the announcement, create an account, Select the Announcement Number Ouaga-2023-03 Economic Commercial Assistant FSN-09 and complete the online application. Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g., cover letter, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.

Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :

• Bachelors in economics, Development, Political Science, Law, or related major is required.

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.
Others

What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone calls and email.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : The complete position description listing all the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at HROOuaga@state.gov

Note :

All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.