The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, has announced a vacancy for the position of Economic Commercial Assistant in the Economic Section. The position, with a starting salary of CFA 18,089,837.00, is open to all interested candidates and is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek. The Economic Commercial Assistant will work under the supervision of the FS03 American Economic Officer and will be responsible for conducting information gathering, research, analysis, and reporting in the field of economic reporting.
The successful candidate will promote U.S. private sector interests in Burkina Faso, attend meetings, translate, serve as a notetaker in English and French, brief Embassy officials, including the Ambassador, on economic and commercial developments, handle logistics, and organize official events. The Job holder will also be a Grant Officer Representative managing grants. To be eligible, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in economics, business, development, political science, law, or a comparable field of study.
In addition to the educational requirement, applicants must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in social, political, or economic analysis and research, work in economics/finance, with an economic-focused NGO, government, private business, or corporate experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of Burkina Faso's institutions, government, private sector, NGO, and business sector, as well as good knowledge of international relations and commercial activity.
Language proficiency is also essential, with fluency in both English and French required. Applicants may be tested on their language skills. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the host country's economic structure, monetary and fiscal policies, banking system, key industry sectors, and foreign investment climate. Familiarity with government ministries, regulatory bodies, and the private business sector is also necessary.
To apply, interested candidates must complete the online application process, which includes creating an account, selecting the announcement number Ouaga-2026-011, and uploading required documentation, such as a cover letter, degrees certificates, work permits, and SF 50 if applicable. The closing date for applications is November 17, 2026. Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone call and email.
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.
For further information, the complete position description listing all the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]. Note that all applications received after the deadline will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Key points
- The position of Economic Commercial Assistant has a starting salary of CFA 18,089,837.00 and requires fluency in both English and French.
- The successful candidate will promote U.S. private sector interests in Burkina Faso and conduct information gathering, research, analysis, and reporting in the field of economic reporting.
- The closing date for applications is November 17, 2026.
