About
Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2023-010

Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Purchasing Agent – All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period:
03/03/2023 – 03/16/2023
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1

Series/Grade:
LE – 0810 7
Salary:
XAF FCFA9,501,199
Work Schedule:
Full-time –
Promotion Potential :
LE-7
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 07. 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 incumbent processes offshore and local procurement actions for all agencies subscribed to International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS). Prepares purchase instruments (Petty Cash, Blanket Purchase Agreement-BPA Calls, Purchase Orders, Task/Delivery Orders, Contracts, Material Stock Request-MSR and Requisitions) for all goods and services required by the mission. Procure items offshore online with the US Government purchase card for orders with a total value of less than $3,500.00. Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports required by the Department. Assists in reviewing invoices to ensure billings are correct and proper for payment. Assists in initiating follow-ups for outstanding purchase orders. Manages all personal procurement electronic files.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of experience in procurement or purchasing work in an international organization or large local institution is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of local market practices and foreign supplies.

Education Requirements:
Completion of High School (“A” Level or Baccalauréat) is required.

Ratings:
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English and Limited Knowledge in French are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic mathematics ability required, negotiating skills, excellent customer service skills and diplomacy are required. Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel). Must be able to work on special computer procurement programs. 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 Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US Mission in Yaoundé, 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
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 certificate, 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)
• Secondary School completion certificate or its equivalent
• Driver’s License
• 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.

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 US Mission in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=ntn5d3lbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=45056&orgId=73