Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 03.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The incumbent reports to the Cooperative Agreement and Finance Team Lead, Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT), CDC Cameroon, and serves as an advisor to the Deputy Director on all fiscal and administrative elements of cooperative agreements managed by CDC/DGHT. Job holder is the primary contact with the USG/CDC-funded implementing partners on administrative and financial matters associated with cooperative agreements and is responsible for facilitating, coordinating and communicating partner compliance with USG requirements for collaborative agreements.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting, auditing, or financially oriented business management is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: The position requires a detailed and thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting.  Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standards and knowledge of Government auditing standards is also required.  The position requires a thorough knowledge of budget development, execution, and analysis, including technical procedures and methods for computing and reporting for financial programs. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or host country equivalent in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, Banking or Finance is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) in English and French are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must be able to work independently to assess inconsistencies in complex financial data and to collaborate with technical staff in preparation of budgets for technical projects.  The incumbent must have excellent analytical skills and be highly innovative to achieve greater financial and operational efficiency.  Incumbent must be able to resolve budgetary timing issues relative to the USG federal fiscal year.  Incumbent must possess advanced personal computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheets, especially Microsoft Excel.  Incumbent must have intermediate level experience in data analysis and data entry. Ability to work with higher mathematical calculations for purposes of reporting is required. 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass a U.S. Embassy issued Medical and Security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Medical and Security clearances. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

• National ID Card or Passport copy (as applicable)

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

• Work Certificate/Attestation

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Note that 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 Yaoundé, Cameroon.