*Economic Specialist Needed at the US Embassy Yaounde*

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 05. 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 Economic Specialist position in the Political/Economic Section.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

APPLY HERE: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=n2jrmtz3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=66197&orgId=73

Duties

Under the supervision of the Political/Economic (P/E) Officer, incumbent serves as the Economic Specialist in the P/E Section.  He/she is responsible for economic analysis, oral and written reporting, and assistance to USG funded projects. He/she performs factual and analytical reporting in the field of economics, more specifically on macroeconomic issues, regional economic integration, infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, agriculture, the financial sector, fiscal policy, and related areas. S/he is the primary drafter for congressionally-mandated reports within the portfolio.  The incumbent may be asked to cover commercial advocacy issues and/or environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) issues in the absence of the Commercial or ESTH specialists.  S/he will also support overall economic analysis, reporting, and contact work for all other fields in the P/E section as required. He/she will assist in planning, implementing, and administering economic-related development assistance projects.

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:

University degree in Economics, Business, Sociology, International Development, or Environmental/health policy studies 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 five (05) years of of responsible professional-level experience in economic research, analysis and reporting in international affairs, economy or development.  Experience must include analysis and interpretation of data and the presentation of findings in written and oral form.

Language: 

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

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

This may be tested.

Job Knowledge: The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of Cameroonian politics, history, society, economy, and institutions; regional and international development issues; and economics.  He or she should know and understand USG and Mission priorities and policies, as well as U.S. government, politics, and history as relates to the execution of his or her job in the promotion/advocacy of USG foreign policy.

The Economic Specialist must be familiar with the MS Office Suite and use of the internet for research and should have good understanding of Embassy reporting needs and procedures, including Washington’s priorities.  The incumbent must be able to serve as the “institutional memory” for information related to his or her past or present projects.

Skills And Abilities: The incumbent must have excellent verbal skills and be able to tailor conversations to the level of the audience, taking conversation down to the lowest common denominator.  Must be able to influence and persuade stakeholders to meet U.S. foreign policy objectives. The incumbent must be able to diplomatically and effectively exchange with his or her interlocutors, as s/he will often be the sole representative from the USG in the dialogue.

The incumbent must be able to effectively multi-task and manage a constantly changing number of projects.  He or she must be able to quickly understand and work within the realms of specific regulations that vary from project to project.  The incumbent must exercise considerable initiative and creativity when developing new project ideas or working within the confines of project regulations.  The incumbent must have strong writing skills to be able to write reports, cables, and memos in English as well as informally interpret between French and English in meetings.

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.

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)

• • University 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.