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Position Title:
Protocol Assistant – All Interested Applicants \/ All Sources
Open Period: 01\/10\/2024 – 01\/24\/2024
Format MM\/DD\/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series\/Grade:
LE – 0120 8
Salary:
XAF FCFA12,532,966 \/Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
\u00a0HR Section
\u00a0000-000-0000
\u00a0ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
\u2022 Open to the public
Who May Apply\/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06.\u00a0 Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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:<\/strong>
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<\/strong>
The incumbent will serve as the Protocol Assistant to the Ambassador, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), their spouses, and, as required, other mission officials, by providing protocol guidance and protocol liaison with the host government and the local population.\u00a0 Supervision for this position is provided by the Ambassador’s Office Management Specialist.

Qualifications and Evaluations<\/strong>
Requirements:<\/strong>
EXPERIENCE:\u00a0 At least three (03) years of experience as Protocol, Administrative, or Public Relations Assistant, Executive Secretary in an International Organization or in the protocol or communication department of a Cameroonian Government office or Ministry.


JOB KNOWLEDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Excellent working knowledge of the Cameroonian Government, traditional Cameroonian customs, differences in Cameroon\u2019s geographic\/cultural areas, its politics, business, and the international community.\u00a0 Must be computer literate in MS Word (including merged documents), basic MS Excel, and basic MS Outlook.\u00a0 An understanding of Cameroonian Government structure is important in order to set appointments appropriately and organize the database and rosters.\u00a0 Able to advise on cultural differences between Cameroon and the USA, particularly during event planning, and to recognize key government officials to provide appropriate introductions during events.\u00a0 Some knowledge of international relations and current world affairs is beneficial.

Education Requirements:<\/strong>
A Bachelor\u2019s degree in the fields of Law, Communications, Business Administration, Linguistics, or International Relations is required.

Evaluations:<\/strong>
LANGUAGE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Fluency (speaking\/reading\/writing) in English and French is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be able to type at a minimum of 40 wpm accurately using both English and French keyboards.\u00a0 Must be able to set up and maintain chronological, alphabetical, and tickler filing systems.\u00a0 Must be tactful and diplomatic in communicating with all, both inside and outside the Embassy.\u00a0 Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken) and the ability to remain calm under pressure.\u00a0 Should have excellent research skills and attention to detail to ensure that all data related to events, guests and contacts of the mission are accurate and updated as needed. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>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.

\u00ab\u00a0Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit\u00a0\u00bb
Qualifications:<\/strong>
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:\u00a0 Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.\u00a0 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:\u00a0 Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (\u201cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\u201d), Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.\u00a0 A \u201ccertification\u201d 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.\u00a0 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:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security Clearance.

To apply for this position, click the \u201cSubmit Application\u201d button.\u00a0 For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Important notes:

Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education.

Attached Curriculum files will not be considered.<\/strong>

Required Documents:<\/strong>
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:<\/strong>
\u2022 Residency and\/or Work Permit (if applicable)
\u2022 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
\u2022 Work attestations


Eligible Family Member Applicants:<\/strong>
\u2022 Copy of Sponsor’s Orders\/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
\u2022 Passport copy
\u2022 DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
\u2022 SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:<\/strong>
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.

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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