• Required No. of Employee's : 1
  • Salary : 0.00
  • Duration of Employment : Full Time
  • Prefered Sex : Male/Female
  • Sector of Vacancy : ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Qualification/Work Experience :

  • Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of experience in procurement or contracting work in an international organization or large local institution is required. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must have a comprehensive understanding of applicable local laws and fiscal legislation governing commercial transactions in Cameroon, local market practices, and contract management. Education Requirements: At least two years of university studies is required. Evaluations: LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and Good Working Knowledge in French are required. This may be tested SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong reading and writing skills to create, understand, and analyze complex legal documents. Basic mathematics ability required. Strong negotiating skills and demonstrated tact are required. Must be computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite of products. Must be able to work on online procurement management and logistics programs. Must have a Category B driver’s license and have been driving for at least five years. This may be tested. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. 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 medical and security certifications.

Job Description:

  • Full Time (40 hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Back to top Duties Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Supervisor, incumbent is the sole procurement staff responsible for processing offshore and local contracting actions for the Department of State and other resident agencies. Advises customers on appropriate content of statements of work (SOW) and assists in drafting SOWs and helping establish independent government cost estimates as necessary. Reviews contractual documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance. Assists the Procurement Supervisor in tracking existing contracts and initiating renewals to avoid service interruptions. Assists in pre-solicitation conferences, award letters, and official notifications with bidders and contractors. Follows-up with delinquent contractors. Maintains paper and electronic contracting files. How to Apply How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. 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 educational certificate/diploma 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) • University certificate/attestation or equivalent • Driver’s License Eligible Family Member Applicants: • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification or equivalent (if applicable) • Passport copy (if applicable) • 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 U.S. Mission in Cameroon.

EMPLOYER : US Embassy

EMPLOYER'S LOCATION : Yaounde