Job Opportunity: GENERAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

 Peace corps Cameroon
Personal Service Contract Job Description

Position General Services Assistant / Motor Pool Coordinator
Reports to: General Services Manager (GSM)
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the General Services Manager, the Motor Pool
Coordinator will provide support in the following: vehicle and staff movement throughout
Cameroon, assisting with the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and rapid response to safety and
security incidences, and supporting the General Services Manager (GSM) in appropriately
recording vehicle fuel and maintenance data. Additional, this position serves as mail clerk and
backup Receptionist, assists the General Services Manager (GSM) with warehouse
management and inventory. The Motor Pool Coordinator performs all duties as directed by
the (GSM), Director of Management and Operations (DMO) or Country Director (CD).
Salary: Grade Equivalency: 8, range 10,276,584 – 17,984,019 FCFA annual basic salary plus
additional allowances.

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Application opens: January 13, 2023. Application closes: January 29, 2023
Supervisory role: Yes
The Motor Pool Coordinator will have the following roles and responsibilities:
Fleet management/Dispatcher
• Receives requests from GSM for transportation and dispatches drivers and official
vehicles
• Manages the schedule for all vehicular movement for staff, PC Volunteers and
Trainees
• Assists in vehicular response and support during safety, security and medical incidents
• Supports staff and Volunteers with special events
• Maintains vehicle dispatch log and keeps individual vehicle log files as directed by GSM
• Uses GPS platform to retrieve reports for review by GSM
• Reviews compensatory time for drivers
• Enter fuel consumption and maintenance data on VMIS
• Audits individual vehicle logs for review by GSM
• Responsible for vehicle keys.
• Act as an incidental driver and drive PCVs and staff within Yaoundé
• Submit information for personal use of GOV for billing
• Track validity/renewal of car documents
Mailroom Assistant
• Transmit registered and regular pouch packages through the Embassy
• Drop off and pick up mail, packages, PCV passports, and other items from the post
office, US embassy, ​​police and Regional Office
• Work with Receptionist to ensure smooth flow of PCV and office packages
• Coordinate with Duty Driver to deliver messages and correspondences to
organizations, vendors, ministries, Presidency and others as requested.
• Assist GSM and GSA with air freight shipments and HHE
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Personal Service Contract Job Description
Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director, DMO, GSM and GSA
Smith driving instructor
• Training of drivers and USDH’s on the smith driving system.
• Continuous education on smith driving
Other Duties
• Assist regional staff in sub-office with vehicle movement and maintenance schedules.
• Assist sub-offices and training site as requested.
• Assist in EAP drills, providing logistical support for vehicle movement.
• Perform front desk duties as assigned. Perform other duties as directed by GSM or
DMO.
Serves as backup for GSM and GSA/Property
Safety & Security
SSI 110 Standard Security Requirements-Driver: Operates Peace Corps vehicles safely at all times.
Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and
Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and
security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons
or articles.
Occasional Money Holder
The PSC may be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors who
furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the
Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be required to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers.
The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting
as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the
case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning
the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be
determined by the Contracting Officer.
Travel outside of Country
The Contractor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by the Peace Corps to be
reassigned or transferred permanently to another Peace Corps Post/Headquarters or perform
temporary duties (TDY) as required and to travel to other assignments within Peace Corps as assigned.
Any such reassignment or transfer shall be subject to agreement of the Contractor. The Statement of
Work as defined will remain the same; however, the duties may be subject to change as determined
by the Contracting Officer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Hold a University degree in travel, logistics, fleet management or related field.
An equivalent of 7 years of relevant work experience in travel and logistics and fleet
management will be considered in lieu of education.
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Prior Work Experience:
• At least seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance, safe driving procedures and
a vast knowledge of Cameroonian road network.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in fleet logistics and coordination.
• Minimum two years of experience in courier services
• Hold at least Category B Driving license
Language Proficiency: Written and oral fluency in English or French and working knowledge,
at the minimum of either language.
Desired knowledge and skills
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with an international organization
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other web-based applications is
mandatory
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and procedures pertaining to local travel
industry and customs clearance processes , and fleet management;
• Ability to meet deadlines, meticulous work habits, and the highest level of integrity
• Demonstrate strong cross cultural communication and interpersonal skills, conflict
management skills, diplomacy and tact with staff, Volunteers, Trainees, community
members and members of government
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team and independently and proactively.
It is anticipated that at times the duties and deadlines of this position may require the
incumbent to work beyond normal working hours.
Application instructions
Submit the following in MS Word or PDF:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references
4. Telephone number where you can be reached
Peace Corps Cameroon does not accept documents saved on any cloud format including
Google. The file size should not exceed 8MB.

Submit your application to the following email address: CM-HR@peacecorps.gov and include

MOTOR POOL COORDINATOR in the subject line.
No telephone calls or personal visits please. Only the documents listed in the application
instructions should be submitted including your telephone number by January 29, 2023. Only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.