US EMBASSY YAOUNDE: U.S. Government Sale of Property October 11, 2014

U.S. Government Sale of Property October 11, 2014

The American Embassy Yaounde will conduct a live auction sale of used property (household furniture, mattresses, IT equipment, vehicles, etc.) at its embassy compound located on Rosa Parks avenue, on October 11, 2014. Viewing begins 8:00 am and the live auction will begin at 9:30 am. A deposit of FCFA 10,000 is required to access the embassy compound. This deposit will be applied to any purchase and refunded if no purchase is made.

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Personal note from me:

If the bids aren't competitive, this maybe an excellent opportunity to pick up quality furniture and household items at attractive prices.

Happy bidding!!!

Victoria Oil & Gas - Wouri River Crossing Update, Cameroon

RNS Number : 3129S Victoria Oil & Gas PLC 23 September  2014 Wouri River Crossing Update, Cameroon Victoria Oil & Gas, the emerging Cameroon utility company, announces an update on drilling operations under the Wouri River to Bonaberi in Douala, Cameroon.  In summary, following equipment problems experienced by the Company’s drilling contractors, Britanica Horizontal Directional Drilling Ltd (“Britanica”), during the final pipe pull under the Wouri River, a decision has been made by Britanica, in conjunction with the Company, to restart the pipe insertion and pull. Consequently, the Wouri River crossing will now be delayed by approximately 4-6 weeks. The remedial cost for this work will be the responsibility of Britanica. In addition to the river crossing, a second Britanica team, using a smaller horizontal directional drilling machine, will be laying 400m of pipe into the Magzi Estate and finalising the connection from the main line to the river crossing entry point.  These ancillary works are expected to be completed around the same time as the river crossing and accordingly, once the river crossing is complete, the first 3 customers at Magzi Estate are expected to commence consumption of gas.    Kevin Foo, Chairman, said: "This delay to the crossing is frustrating. However, with any sub-surface process there are always engineering challenges and it is not unusual to encounter technical issues. Our team is working with Britanica on a solution that will allow us to complete the crossing in the shortest possible time. We will use this period constructively and ensure that our first customers in the Magzi Estate in Bonaberi are ready to be connected as soon as the crossing is successful.” For further information visit www.victoriaoilandgas.com or contact: Victoria Oil & Gas Plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7921 8820 Kevin Foo / Laurence Read Fox-Davies Capital Tel: +44 (0) 20 3463 5010 Oliver Stansfield Strand Hanson Limited Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494 Stuart Faulkner / Angela Hallett Tavistock Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7920 3150 Ed Portman / Simon Hudson

Cameroon Jobs- Administrative Assistant for the Force Protection Detachment (FPD) Section

Job Opportunities

Administrative Assistant

Announcement: 018-2014 
May 21, 2014 
Open to: All Interested Candidates 
Position: Administrative Assistant, FSN-07; FP-07 
 
NOTE: ALL NON-CAMEROONIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 
 
The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Force Protection Detachment Section. This position is located in Yaounde. 
 
Opening Date: May 21, 2014 
Closing Date: June 4, 2014 at 17:00 
Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week 
 
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
 
Under the supervision of the Force Protection Chief, incumbent will serve as Administrative Assistant for the Force Protection Detachment (FPD) Section. He/She is responsible for liaison with other Embassy offices and the Force Protection Detachment Headquarters; responsible for all administrative and clerical duties and for information dissemination; responsible for maintaining and tracking FPD budget and coordinating with Embassy Budget section for all invoices and bills processing. 
 
The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd018-2014.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 at least two years of full time post-secondary study at college or university is required. 

2. Experience: Two years of clerical and/or office management experience. Experience using spreadsheets with demonstration of basic accounting skills and experience analyzing information to identify job related content is required. 

 3. Language: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Listening/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.

4. Job Knowledge: Applicant must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Access. Applicant must be able to learn Department of State telegram system and Department of Defense environment. Job knowledge may be tested. 

5. Skills/Abilities: Must display strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with other Embassy personnel. Must have analytical ability to read multiple open source and cable system reports to decide which pertain to Force Protection matters. Must be able to issue, track and account for office and technical equipment. Must be able to review excel spreadsheets and ensure they capture FPD weekly operational activities. 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. 

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 information found 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 Yaounde, Cameroon. 
Or via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov 
(Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)  

Point of Contact: Telephone: 2220-1500, Ext 4006; Fax: 2220-1500, Ext 4532

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 4, 2014 at 17:00 
 
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. 

Cameroon Jobs - American Employee and Recreation Association of Yaounde (AERAY)

Job Opportunities

American Employee and Recreation Association of Yaounde (AERAY)

Café Supervisor Position

Open to: All applicants with the pre-existing right to live and work in Cameroon.
Dates of employment: Starting June 1, 2014
Closing date to apply: April 30, 2014
Work hours: Part time; 20-30 hours/week

** AERAY is NOT a United States Government employer **

Duties of Accountant Position: 
AERAY is seeking an individual for the position of Café Supervisor. The person in this position will work under the supervision of the AERAY General Manager and will be responsible for the operations of Rosa Parks Grill, located within the Embassy. Duties include:

• Supervision of Café staff (5 persons)
• Chef for American/Western meals
• Menu planning and execution
• Cafeteria and kitchen organization
• End-of-day cash reconciliation
• Event planning and execution
• Attend and support monthly Board of Directors meetings
• Other functions and duties as assigned by General Manager.

All duties will be in accordance with AERAY internal regulations.

Qualifications Required: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 

Education:  Completion of high school/secondary school or equivalent diploma required. Training in food service industry preferred.

Experience: Experience in retail and/or food service business preferred. Knowledge of American cuisine highly desired.

Interpersonal Skills: Customer service skills

The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

TO APPLY:  Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: AERAY Employment Application (PDF- 80KB)and a current resume or curriculum vitae.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

AERAY Manager 
e-mail: NgolleVE@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Name: Valerie Ngolle
Telephone:  2220-1500 x 4022

AERAY 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. 

Cameroon Jobs - US Embassy Yaounde - Position: Human Resources Assistant, FSN-08; FP-06

Announcement: 05-2014 
March 14, 2014
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Human Resources Assistant, FSN-08; FP-06

NOTE: ALL NON-CAMEROONIAN 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 of Human Resources Assistant. This position is located in Yaounde.

Opening Date: March 14, 2014
Closing Date: March 27, 2014
Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as Human Resources Assistant for American employees - both Direct Hire and Eligible Family Members (EFMs). Duties include: preparing all Travel Messages, allowance and administrative cables; serving as liaison with the Ministry of External Relations and other Missions and is responsible for all arrival and departure documents such as visas and diplomatic cards; advising and assisting in employees’ health and life insurance and retirement benefits; managing the overall recruitment process and providing new-hire orientations for EFMs; keeping record files up-to-date, entering and maintaining employees data into the personnel software application.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at:http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd05-2014.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, human resources, law, education or a related liberal arts degree.

2. Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a complex and regulated administrative field requiring high levels of customer service is required.

3. Language: Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.

4. Skills/Abilities: Must have good computer skills at ‘Word’, ‘Excel’, ‘Access’ and Email. Must be able to type 40 WPM minimum. Must have strong research skills using the internet and intranet to search for regulations and forms. Excellent customer management and inter-personal skills are essential. 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.

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 information found 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 Yaounde, Cameroon.
Or via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov
(Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)

Point of Contact: Telephone: 2220-1500, Ext 4006; Fax: 2220-1500, Ext 4532

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 27, 2014

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.