Job offer at  U.S. Embassy in Yaounde : Project Management Specialist

The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of  Project Management Specialist – Peace and Governance (USAID/Cameroon) (PDF-395 KB) – Solicitation Number 72062423R10016. The closing date for this position is August 21, 2023.

Note:  all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications.

Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be considered for the position:

a. Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations,

public administration/public policy, political economy, international development, international relations, or other related social science field is required. Additional coursework, including post-graduate studies in similar fields is required.

b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional work experience is

required, including a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the democracy, rights and

governance or related field, such as conflict prevention, countering violent extremism, civil

society development and others. Demonstrated work experience in providing analysis and

advice on complex programming issues, managing project activities for international

organizations, using complex information technology systems to monitor and evaluate projects

and results, and tracking budget execution and documentation is required. The candidate with a steady progression over time of increasing responsibilities in related work is required.

c. Language Proficiency: Level 4 English and French both oral and written is required.

MARKET VALUE: CFA 27,160,754 CFA – 45,056,310 CFA equivalent to FSN-11

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Yaoundé. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a current resume, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 309-2 offeror information for PSC available at https://www.google.com/search?q=usaid+aid+309-2 and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Cameroonian citizen – or a non-Cameroonian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Cameroon. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Cameroonian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Yaoundé-Cameroon. If transportation to Yaoundé is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Download the full solicitation here (PDF-395KB) for all position requirements, position elements and position description.

Closing Date: August 21, 2023

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.