About
Announcement Number: Yaounde-2023-006
Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Public Engagement Assistant (American Center Director) – All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period: 02/06/2023 – 02/20/2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE – 6510 9
Salary: XAF FCFA16,396,963
Work Schedule: Full-time –
Promotion Potential : LE-9
Duty Location(s): 1 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 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington DC
• 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 American Center Director (AMCD) develops and maintains ties with the Emerging Voices (EV) sector in Cameroon to support foreign policy goals. Is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, management, and operations of the Mission’s US government (USG)-owned and operated American Center. Develops Center-specific activities and programs to attract EV audiences at the Center and for Partner American Center audiences throughout Cameroon; collaborates with non-Center Public Diplomacy (PD) staff on a range of other PD activities and projects to broaden the Center’s EV activities and programs. This position has a large degree of autonomy as director of a public access facility that is open during hours when the Embassy may be closed, may not be co-located with other Mission facilities, and must maintain a dynamic schedule of simultaneous activities and projects of interest to the public. Works under the direct supervision of the American Spaces Program Specialist (ASPS) or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee and has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in an international, academic, government, or cultural institution is required, with experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:Must have detailed knowledge of US foreign policy objectives and American interests in Cameroon, especially in the EV sector; an understanding of US historical, political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shape US foreign policy; comprehensive knowledge of the attitudes and preferences of the EV audience sector(s); and an understanding of regional, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural, and educational institutions in shaping EV perceptions of the United States. Must have general knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods.
Must have knowledge of marketing techniques, market analysis and analytics, and customer service standards in the United States and Cameroon; knowledge of trends in experiential learning and audience engagement; an understanding of the communications and information environments in Cameroon and internationally; Detailed knowledge of PD engagement tools and the related policies and procedures for each; and knowledge of multiple PD resource streams and regulations for their use.
Education Requirements:
A university degree in Communications, Library Science, Museum Education, International Affairs, American Studies, or local equivalent is required.
Assessments:
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and French (speaking/reading/writing) are required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Analytic Skills: Must have strong analytic skills and the ability to conceptualize how best to use PD programs and projects to move Cameroonian attitudes in positive ways. Must be able to advise senior PD and Mission leaders of opportunities to promote Mission objectives; identify, analyze, predict, and continually assess EV hearing attitudes; and evaluate the impact of projects and modify approaches for the greatest outcomes. Must be able to perceive the emergence of new influencers and adjust operations and programming accordingly.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including for public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing materials for publication in both English and French. Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations; different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures; and, as necessary, transmission through multimedia channels. Must be able to brief US officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and French for public programs.
Management Skills: Strong management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present professional and cultural projects, such as workshops, seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and camps. Must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.
Technical Skills: Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, graphic design and photo editing software, and PD-specific software, databases, and reporting tools, is required. A full understanding of PD-specific funding authorities and their planning and reporting tools is required. Detailed knowledge of and the ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video skills are required. Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets;
Availability: Must be available to travel throughout Cameroon.
This may be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The US 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 .
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass US Embassy issued medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Households (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US Mission in Yaounde, 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended to 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 US Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible US 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 (ie, 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 US 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.
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)
University Diploma or equivalence
ID Card OR Passport copy (as applicable)
Attestation of work or proof of experience
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.
