Job offer at  U.S. Embassy in Yaounde

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Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2023-024
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Procurement Supervisor - All Interested Candidates / All Sources
Open Period:
05/04/2023 - 05/18/2023
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 0810 9
Salary:
XAF FCFA16,396,963 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-9
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
 HR Section
 000-000-0000
 ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:



Full Time (40 hours per week)


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of four Locally Employed Staff Procurement Agents.  The incumbent reports directly to the General Services Office (GSO) Principal Contracting Officer and directs the US Mission procurement program with an annual budget of approximately $15 million USD for supplies and recurring services. The Procurement Supervisor is a key Embassy advisor and provides advice and guidance to all sections at the highest level on contract issues. Duties include review of all solicitations, distribution of procurement assignments, monitoring of workflow and output, planning for end of year procurements, liaising with the Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) on major contracts, and periodic review of existing contracts. Responsible for maintaining section coverage and training, drafting complex contract documents, negotiating complex contracts, and administering contracts from award through to contract close-out. Also responsible for update of policies and procedures within the unit.


Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least five (05) years of progressively responsible procurement experience including 2 years of general supervisory experience.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must have excellent knowledge of applicable local laws and fiscal legislation governing commercial transactions in Cameroon and have sound knowledge of local market practices.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related acquisition field is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English and Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in French are required. This may be tested.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have strong leadership skills, with the ability to work within a performance management system and counsel staff, as necessary. Must have strong report writing skills and excellent judgment. Ability to deal with a complex range of administrative, fiscal, contractual, and procedural problems that could affect the operations of the office and impact on Mission objectives.


Must be able to negotiate persuasively with a range of people within the mission as well as with vendors and contractors. Requires excellent analytical and drafting skills as well as the ability to foresee possible implications of terms and conditions advanced by other parties during contractual negotiations. Must have ability to complete market and product research. Strong oral presentation skills and the ability to effectively argue the Government's case in contract disputes and other public forums when representing the Contracting Officer. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key external contacts, and the ability to provide quality customer service, advice, and assistance to internal clients. Must be able to interpret complex regulations and keep abreast of changes to policy and laws. This may be tested.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  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.


"Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit"

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.


Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Yaoundé - Cameroon may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.


HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.


HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **


* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.


** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.


For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.


How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security and Medical clearance.


To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.


All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Work Certificate/Attestation


• Proof of citizenship


• Other Documents


Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
ONLY Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.


For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaoundé - Cameroon.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/cmr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms