ICI Partenaire Entreprises is searching for ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY (ITA), One (1) Bilingual Trade Analyst (M/F) - Burkina Faso

Monitoring and reporting about business opportunities in West Africa markets;

Providing information, support and advice to Italian companies interested in developing their business in West Africa market, and vice versa;

Organizing b2b meetings, market research, technical assistance, but not only.

Developing a network with local Institutions, Industrial associations, Private companies; particularly in priority sectors (agribusiness, building and construction, manufacturing etc.);

 Prepare reports on the local economy and specific industries, identify and connect with key players;

 Provide commercial and technical information, information on customs duties and local standards (licences, registrations, etc..), statistics and foreign trade;

Organize trade delegations to Italy, at main trade shows or other events. On some occasion the Trade Analyst may accompany the delegations.

 Organize and coordinate trade shows or other promotional events such as seminars, workshops, meetings, missions and political delegations to/from Italy;

Facilitate and respond to inquiries of Italian & local companies;

 Secretarial tasks related to the management of the Office;

Provide support to the Accra Italian Trade Agency Office in relation to other tasks appropriately assigned by the Director.

Bachelor degree in business management;

At least three (3) years of experience in a similar position;

Have a good knowledge of the commercial sector;

 Experience in the agri-food, building or construction industry would be an asset;

 Have a perfect knowledge of the Burkinabe market and international corridors;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Italian and English;

Good knowledge of sales and negotiation techniques;

Good leadership skills;

Have a sense of control;

 Be methodical and rigorous;

 Have a sense of initiative;

 Have integrity.

Curriculum vitae dated and signed including a list of at least 3 references,

Motivation letter addressed to the Managing Director of ICI Partenaire Entreprises,

Photocopy of valid ID (or passport).

ICI Partenaire Entreprises, 40 avenue Kwamé N’Krumah, Pôle Ressources Humaines

Tel.: +226 25 31 05 53 / 80 or 79 44 11 62 – Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso

Or by mail: recrutement@ici-pe.com