Job offer at  U.S. Embassy in Yaounde : xx

About
Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2023-039
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Customs Expediter/Shipping Assistant - All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
09/06/2023 - 09/20/2023
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 0905 7
Salary:
XAF FCFA9,501,199 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
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 07.  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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Shipping Supervisor, incumbent is one of six shipping assistants responsible for clearing official shipments through customs, coordinating delivery and pack-out of personal effects shipments, processing diplomatic notes for tax exemptions, registering official and private embassy vehicles, and expediting arriving and departing travelers. In addition, must maintain USG and local files related to all shipping actions.


Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  At least three (03) years of work experience in the shipping transportation, or customs field of which 2 years of experience must be with an international organization.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a working knowledge of procedures and processes related to clearance and tracking of air and sea freight, Cameroonian customs, and local vehicle registration. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Should have a thorough understanding of local customs regulations, finance laws, and protocol when dealing with official government entities.

Education Requirements:
Completion of high school is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge in English and French (speaking/reading/writing) are required. This may be tested.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to draft concise documents and reports, work well with colleagues, deal tactfully and respectfully with our customers and government officials. Must demonstrate skill in solving problems and processing large amounts of data. Must be able to analyze bills, invoices, and inventory lists effectively and detect discrepancies. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a Class B Driver’s license. 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 U.S. Embassy issued 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 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:
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 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)
• GCE Advanced Level or equivalent
• Work attestations


• National Identity Card


Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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 Cameroon.

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