Administrative Clerk in the Local Guard Force section.
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Job No: 035-13
Position: Administrative Clerk, FSN-05; FP-09
Opening date: September 13, 2013
Closing date: September 27, 2013
Work hours: Full time; 40 hours /week
Job No: 035-13
Position: Administrative Clerk, FSN-05; FP-09
Opening date: September 13, 2013
Closing date: September 27, 2013
Work hours: Full time; 40 hours /week
Note: all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position ofAdministrative Clerk in the Local Guard Force section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Guard Force Commander and the general supervision of the A/RSO, incumbent serves as Administrative Clerk for the Local Guard Force (LGF) and provides administrative, secretarial, time and attendance, and other clerical support to LGF operations at the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde.
The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd035-2013.html
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: Completion of high school education (GCE “A” level or Baccalauréat) is required.
2. Experience: At least two years of secretarial or administrative experience in an international organization or large local institution is required.
3. Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.
4. Job Knowledge: Applicant must have a good working knowledge of English and French Grammar, spelling and punctuation; must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and time management to effectively manage job tasks and responsibilities. Job knowledge may be tested.
5. Skills and Abilities: Incumbent must be able to interact with employees tactfully, inspire their confidence and trust, and maintain a pleasant attitude despite numerous work pressures and deadlines; must be able to work independently for routine work and provide excellent customer service; must be computer literate (good at Word, Excel and e-mail) and have typing skills of 40 w.p.m. minimum. Skills and abilities may be tested.
1. Education: Completion of high school education (GCE “A” level or Baccalauréat) is required.
2. Experience: At least two years of secretarial or administrative experience in an international organization or large local institution is required.
3. Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.
4. Job Knowledge: Applicant must have a good working knowledge of English and French Grammar, spelling and punctuation; must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and time management to effectively manage job tasks and responsibilities. Job knowledge may be tested.
5. Skills and Abilities: Incumbent must be able to interact with employees tactfully, inspire their confidence and trust, and maintain a pleasant attitude despite numerous work pressures and deadlines; must be able to work independently for routine work and provide excellent customer service; must be computer literate (good at Word, Excel and e-mail) and have typing skills of 40 w.p.m. minimum. Skills and abilities may be tested.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same informationfound on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same informationfound on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon
Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line) Electronic applications are stronly encouraged.
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon
Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line) Electronic applications are stronly encouraged.
POINT OF CONTACT:Telephone: 2220-1500, Ext 4006
Fax: 2220-1500, Ext 4532
Fax: 2220-1500, Ext 4532
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: September 27, 2013
THE U.S. MISSION IN CAMEROON 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. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALSO STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ALL PERSONNEL OPERATIONS THROUGH CONTINUING DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS.
THE EEO COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN DENIED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE APPROPRIATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, REMEDIES FOR PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES, AND/OR COURTS FOR RELIEF.
Approved by Management Officer Charles Morrill
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