Context

Located in Victoria, Canada, Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), the project's delivery agency, is a nonprofit organization committed internationally to improving the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the communities involved in the Gold EMAPE in Asia, Africa and Latin America through
technology transfer, policy and market development, and awareness. The MCO includes core staff,
associates and a board of experts (board of directors) in the fields ofEMAPE, economics, sustainable
development, social responsibility, human health and the environment, as well as responsible gold
production andex-ploitation.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Global Opportunities for The Long-Term Development of theEMAPE Sector (GEF GOLD),
- supported by the FOnds for theGlobal Environment(FEM),)was designed to address key issues
related to the continued use of mercury and provide sustainable development opportunities for affected
communities.

The objective of the proposed project is to contribute to the elimination of mercury inEMAPE
operations,to facilitate access to financing and to improve the gold supply chain in order to provide
Burkina Faso gold miners with more direct access to the international market.
The project has four
main Economiques areas: (i ) the review of the political and legal framework supporting
theEMAPEsector, (ii) the development and establishment of a revolving fund that encourages gold
miners to follow the compliance processes of the Minamata Convention on mercury and the
DORganisation of COoeration and EconomicDevelopment O(OECD),), and leads to the export of
mercury-free artisanal gold (iii) the establishment of vocational training programs and (iv) global
knowledge management.

The project should demonstrate: 1) a transparent artisanal gold supply chain and an increase in the price
of gold for gold miners selling through official channels, 2) loan applications approved from the
RevolvingFund, 3) vocational training institutions that have adopted EMAPEeducation
programs,including a mercury-free training system, and 4) information and knowledge about the
project,, disseminated to all stakeholders.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
- Responsible for the finance and administration of the project planetGold Burkina Faso 2
The national project financeand administrator works under the authority of the national project
coordinator and in close collaboration with the project finance manager at the MCO au siège social
de lheadquarters. , provides support for annual budget and financial planning, supports variance reports as needed, cash accounting, supports cash management, team member expense reports, bank account management and conciliation,administration of office equipment and supplies (ifnecessary, and as required, and by the approval of the project finance manager in Canada),)maintenance of financial
policies and best practices in the opinion of the Canadian finance pratiques officer, various
administrative tasks,importing equipment for the project, publication of job offers in Burkina Faso.
The national administration officer maintains professional and regular communication with national
team members and representatives at head office in Canada.

REPORTING
- Regular calls will be made between thenational finance and project administration officer and the finance manager at MCO headquarters, and the national project coordinator, and, if necessary, other MCO staff to ensure that financial activities are conducted professionally and effectively.
Responsible for the finance and administration of the project planetGold Burkina Faso 3

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a BAC-4 degree in business / Finance / Accounting
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and operational knowledge of MS Office (Word and
PowerPoint) and data asset management software
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fluid, fast-growing and collaborative environment
• The ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines
• Strong initiative and demonstrated experience as a problem solver and outstanding strategic thinking
• Ability to work and structure changing environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong interpersonal and personal
leadership skills
• An entrepreneurial, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented attitude that contributes to a friendly
and respectful workplace with the team.

LANGUAGE
- Mastery of written and spoken French is essential, and English is required.