Travel Clerk/Expeditor/Driver

The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde has an opening for a Travel Clerk/Expeditor/Driver. This position is located in Yaounde.

Opening Date: December 30, 2014

Closing Date: January 13, 2015

Work Hours: Full time 40 hours/week

Grade: FSN-06; FP-08

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

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior General Service Officer and operational guidance from the Travel Assistant and Motor Pool Supervisor, incumbent provides expediting, driving, and a range of clerical travel services to U.S. Mission employees. Duties include: preparing all types of travel documents such as travel authorizations, requests for foreign visas, diplomatic notes, country clearances; meeting and assisting official travelers; making airline and hotel reservations; driving assigned vehicle within the city or vicinity, keeping assigned vehicle clean and in presentable condition at all times, keeping track of vehicle operation records, making minor repairs as necessary.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at:

http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd044-2014.html

Qualifications Required:

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

1. Education: Completion of High School (GCE “A” level, Baccalauréat or equivalent) is required.

2. Experience: At least three years’ experience in travel and/or tourism, with at least one year serving as driver/expediter, is required.

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

4. Knowledge: Applicant must have a good working knowledge of travel logistics, airport, hotels, city streets and districts. Job knowledge may be tested.

5. Skills/Abilities: A valid driver’s license (Categories B, C, and D) is required. Incumbent must be able to pass the pre-employment eye examination; is expected to be highly flexible in terms of being able to work during the week and weekends to cover mission requirements; must have good mechanical skills and know routine maintenance checks and service for vehicles; must be able to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone and in person; must have good interpersonal skills, be tactful, yet effective in dealing with US Government and local government officials; must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and other software programs used pertaining to this position. Skills and abilities may be tested.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon

Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line) Electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

POINT OF CONTACT:Telephone: 2220-1500, Ext 4006FAX: 2220-1500, Ext 4532CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 13, 2015

The U.S. Mission in Cameroon 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.