JOB ADVERT

The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position of Political Assistant, FSN-08; FP-06.

The closing date for this position is April 13, 2015, at 16:00.

Note: all “NOT ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the political officer, the incumbent acts as the in-office local expert on Cameroonian politics and society.

Duties include: internal political analysis, external relations analysis, human right promotion, outreach/contact development, and biographical reporting. The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd09-2015.html

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Education: a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relation or other relevant course of study is required.

Experience: at least three years of experience in an international institution or any organization that execute international programs/policy (e.g. NGO, IO; or Embassy), including at least one years of political reporting, is required.

Language: level IV (Fluency) speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.

Job Knowledge: the applicant must have a good understanding of Cameroonian political, economic, and diplomatic practices; including social and government structures, institutions political parties, historical development, key problem areas, and major political figures. The applicants must be knowledgeable of the customs and culture Cameroon. Job knowledge may be tested.

Skills/abilities:

• the incumbent should have the ability to analyze and process political and economic issues and inter-related political, economic, and social forces/events at work in-country and how they relate to U.S. foreign policy, as well as how they will affect the host country and U.S. foreign policy objectives in the near-and long-term. 
• The applicant should have the ability to evaluate and analyze data for the preparation of reports for submission to the department; determine relevance/truth of material; develop, maintain, manage and organize an extensive range of high-level and mid-level contacts within and outside of the country; independently draft concise, factual and useful reports; plan and manage regular, independent project to section officers. 
• The incumbent should have the adaptability and ability to manage multiple projects at once, while staying on-task; complete tasks accurately in an expedient manner; and deal with local government authority with tact and diplomacy. 
• The applicant must have excellent communication skills to be able to get sensitive information. 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, Yaoundé 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 at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-174