JOB ADVERT

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Office (CDC) in Yaounde is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant.  This position is located in Yaounde.

Position: Administrative Assistant, FSN-07; FP-07

Closing Date:March 26, 2015 at 16:00

Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week

Grade: FSN-07; FP-07

NOTE:  ALL NON-CAMEROONIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Operations, the incumbent is responsible for providing administrative services for CDC Cameroon operations.  Duties include: support of senior management; reception duties; contact management; meeting organization; and office coordination.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd08-2015.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

Education:  A two-year university diploma (DEUG, BTS, DUT or equivalent) in any field is required.

Experience:  At least four years of experience including office administration and meeting planning experience in an international organization or a large local institution is required. 

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

Job Knowledge: Applicant must have general knowledge of standard administrative procedures.  Job knowledge may be tested. 

Skills/Abilities: Applicant must be computer literate, including a demonstrated intermediate skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; basic skills with Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.  He/She must also have the ability to employ tact and diplomacy when dealing with all contacts and to resolve conflicts and other difficult situations. Typing skills at 40 words per minute is required.  Skills and abilities may be tested. 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 817, Yaounde OR via email at ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line). Electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found DS-174