Project Management Specialist – Peace and Governance at U.S. Embassy in Cameroon

Akwajobs   (Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroun)

Posted : 19 November, 2021

Category : Program/Project Management   Location : Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroun

Job type : Full Time

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The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Project Management Specialist- (Peace and Governance)- Solicitation Number 72062422R100005 the closing date for this position is December 3, 2021. 11:59 P.M Yaounde time

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

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: 

The USAID Cameroon Sr. Project Management Specialist –Peace and Governance (Sr. PMS) is the senior-level specialist on conflict management and mitigation (CMM), countering violent extremism (CVE), and democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG) issues in Cameroon. She/he provides direction, advice, policy guidance and substantive input in the design, implementation, and monitoring of related regional and bi- lateral activities in Cameroon. In this context, the Sr. PMS will provide expert technical oversight and manage a set of specific regional and bilateral activities related to CVE, CMM, and DRG with an average annual value estimated between $5-10 million. The Sr PMS is integral to bilateral strategic planning, donor coordination, report writing and management of related bilateral resources

Education & Prior Work Experience: 

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, public administration/public policy, political economy, international development, international relations, or other related social science field is required. Additional coursework, including post-graduate studies in similar fields is required. Fluency in English and French is required. Language proficiency may be tested.

A minimum of five years of professional work experience is required, including a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the democracy, rights and governance or related field, such as conflict prevention, countering violent extremism, civil society development and others

1. 1. MARKET VALUE: CFA 19,340,869– CFA 32,879,471 equivalent to FSN-11

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID Cameroon. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a cover letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 309-2 offeror information for PSC available on the internet and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Cameroonian citizen – or a non-Cameroonian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Cameroon. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Cameroonian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Yaoundé-Cameroon. If transportation to Yaoundé is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Please log on to the following websites for all position requirements, position elements and position description

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Closing Date: December 3, 2021

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement

NB: Offers must be received by the closing date and time and submitted via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. 

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