Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2024-001

Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Protocol Assistant – All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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:
HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• 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:
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
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. Supervision for this position is provided by the Ambassador’s Office Management Specialist.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: 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: Excellent working knowledge of the Cameroonian Government, traditional Cameroonian customs, differences in Cameroon’s geographic/cultural areas, its politics, business, and the international community. Must be computer literate in MS Word (including merged documents), basic MS Excel, and basic MS Outlook. An understanding of Cameroonian Government structure is important in order to set appointments appropriately and organize the database and rosters. 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. Some knowledge of international relations and current world affairs is beneficial.

Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Law, Communications, Business Administration, Linguistics, or International Relations is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency (speaking/reading/writing) in English and French is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to type at a minimum of 40 wpm accurately using both English and French keyboards. Must be able to set up and maintain chronological, alphabetical, and tickler filing systems. Must be tactful and diplomatic in communicating with all, both inside and outside the Embassy. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken) and the ability to remain calm under pressure. 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): 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.

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: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. 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: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” 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. 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 “Submit Application” button. 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.

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 equivalent
• Work attestations

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:
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.