Administrative Director (Burkina Faso)

About the role

Karub Holding is seeking an experienced Administrative Director to lead its legal, administrative and commercial affairs in Burkina Faso. Based in Ouagadougou, the role involves representing the company before government authorities, managing permitting and compliance, and supporting exploration activities in the Birimian Greenstone Belt.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the company's administrative and legal operations in Burkina Faso.
• Represent the company before ministries, local authorities and business partners.
• Oversee company registration, exploration permits, licensing and compliance processes.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts and official correspondence.
• Supervise local HR, logistics and budgeting, including support for field programs.
• Monitor legal and operational risks and report to headquarters in Istanbul.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel for business purposes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business Administration (preferably from a university in Turkey).
• Advanced proficiency in Turkish and French; strong English skills preferred.
• Currently residing in Burkina Faso.
• Knowledge of commercial law, contracts and business management.
• Familiarity with the OHADA legal framework and the Burkina Faso Mining Code (advantageous).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.