About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 5 (Step 5 through 14).  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies

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 supervision and guidance of the Political-Officer, the Political Specialist acts as the in-office local expert on Cameroonian politics and society.  He or She provides the political/economic section the information and tools it needs to further U.S. government foreign policy objectives in Cameroon.  The incumbent regularly researches and drafts analytical reports on persons, institutions, and events related to political affairs in Cameroon and the Cameroon-U.S. relationship.  Ongoing extensive contact and relationship-building with public and private officials is also required. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Five (5) years experience in an international institution or any organization that executes international programs/policy (for example NGO or Embassy), this must include at least two (2) years of political reporting, coordination and management of operations.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  A thorough understanding of Cameroonian political, economic and diplomatic practices; including social and government structures, institutions, political parties, historical development, key problem areas and major political figures.  Knowledge of host country protocol and resources for obtaining new information related to politics and economy in Cameroon and how these factors relate to the country’s relationship with the United States. Complete understanding of section reporting requirements and office procedures. These may be tested.

Education Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, Journalism, or Public Administration is required. 

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English and French is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   Ability to analyze and process complex political and economic issues and inter-related political, economic and social forces/events at work in-country and how they relate to U.S. foreign policy, as well as how they will affect the host country and U.S. foreign policy objectives in the near- and long-term.  Evaluate and analyze data for the preparation of reports for submission to the Department.  Ability to determine relevance/truth of materials.  Develop, maintain, manage and organize an extensive range of high-level and mid-level contacts within and outside of the country.  Independently draft concise, factual and useful reports.  Plan and manage regular, independent research projects that are relevant to section needs.  Submit the final results of independent projects to section officers.  Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, while staying on-task.  Ability to complete tasks accurately, in an expedient manner. Tact and diplomacy to deal with local government authority, must have excellent communication skills to be able to get sensitive information. Must be computer literate: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet. These 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security and Medical clearance (See “Next Steps” below for more information).

• Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education. Attached Curriculum files will not be considered. Please enter your primary private email address, as this will be used by the HR Office to contact you if you are shortlisted.

• To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/

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 its equivalent
• Work experience attestation(s)

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:

Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:

1. Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s)

1. ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

1. ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interview

1. Non selected applicants will be notified by email of the results.

 

For Selected Applicants:

1. HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.

1. The security certification is a 2-4 months process, and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completed the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer

1. The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process.

1. Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.

 

For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), the Human Resources Office will provide appropriate information and guidance.

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.

 

HOW TO APPLY : ONLY online via the form available at:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=qlrtnxp3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=53203&orgId=73