*Administrative Assistant Needed at the US Embassy with a Salary: XAF FCFA13,269,939 /Per Year*

*Administrative Assistant Needed at the US Embassy*

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:

•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM – FP grade is 06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

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 review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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”

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Administrative Assistant position in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Executive Administrative Specialist to the Country Director, and the Deputy Country Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cameroon. Incumbent also supports two senior staff: the DGHP Program Director, and the Associate Director for Programs and Science. Duties include executive administrative management; administrative liaison with external partners, program coordination and support; managing communication and correspondences for the Country Director; maintaining official documents; planning and coordinating logistics; scheduling events and maintaining meeting calendars for the Country Director and program director.  Liaises regularly with the Embassy Front office, senior officials from the Government of Cameroon, executive offices of other USG agencies, and leadership of international organizations and implementing partners on behalf of the Country Director. Provides program support to the science office and assists the Associate Director for Science in coordinating and managing development, review, and clearance of scientific products for CDC Cameroon.

The incumbent is supervised by the Deputy Country Director.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • Security Certificate; or

• • Public Trust – background investigation Security Clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected 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.

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Language Studies, Business Studies, Human Resources Management, or Public Administration is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of four (04) years of progressive work experience in administrative, secretarial, or program support in an international organization or large local institution is required.

Language: 

• • Fluent (speaking, reading, writing) in English.

• • Good Working Knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in French.

This may be tested.

Job Knowledge: The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of executive level administrative and office management processes.  In addition, the job holder must have thorough understanding of CDC and US Government administrative policies and procedures, protocol and the structure and functions of CDC Cameroon.  The incumbent must also have extensive knowledge of the Government of Cameroon operating environment as well as the Cameroonian business environment to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent for this position should be knowledgeable about computer systems, telecommunications equipment. The incumbent will utilize independent thinking for changing and improving current operating procedures.  The job holder is also expected to use his/her judgement in recommending and incorporating these improved methods or procedures.

Skills And Abilities: Demonstrates high level of professionalism and maintains strict confidentiality in performance of duties. Job holder is expected to perform work with minimal supervision and is required to exercise independent judgment, diplomatic skills, and demonstrate strong customer service during their work. Project management skills, including attention to details, being proactive in execution of duties, and ability to address issues with a solution-oriented focus are requirements of the position. Excellent inter-personal, organization and coordination skills, which are required for engagement with host government and diplomatic officials, USG personnel and CDC implementing partners. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in managing a wide range of tasks, be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and handling of sensitive documents. Intermediate user level of word processing and spreadsheets. Job holder is responsible for drafting official correspondence on behalf of CDC Country Director and CDC Cameroon office.  Also responsible for official meeting notes.  Both speed and accuracy are important and typing skills are needed.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

APPLY HERE: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=whpha1f3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=67072&orgId=73

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• • Work Attestation(s)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel 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:

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

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

ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interviews.

ONLY tested and/or interviewed applicants will be notified by email of the results.

 

For Selected Applicants:

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

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

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

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

For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/#apply.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.