Job Announcement:The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position of Budget Analyst/Administrative Assistant, FSN–08; FP–06. The closing date for this position is May 18, 2015.

NOTE: ALL “NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT” APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDEATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) Chief, the incumbent serves as Budget Analyst and Office Manager for the Office of Security Cooperation. Duties include: performing complete range of budget administration and control, including budget formulation and financial program planning and analysis, budget execution, funds reconciliation, funds availability certification and technical budget support duties. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing all official travel orders, reviewing incoming correspondence and drafting responses for standard questions for signature, ensuring office supplies are available, coordinating operating and managing OSC Non–Tactical Vehicles.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://www.yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd11-2015.html

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Education: Technical High School Diploma plus a two–year university or advanced school diploma in Accounting, Finance or Economics is required.

Experience: At least t here years of experience in the field of accounting or finance in an international organization or a large local institution is required.

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

Knowledge: The applicant must have very good knowledge of finance and/or administrative functions and office operations including operating various office machines. Job knowledge may be tested.

Skills/Abilities: The incumbent must be a computer literate with the ability to us Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). The applicant should have the ability to write correspondence in both English and French and should have polished personal skills to receive official visitors and to conduct coordination with senior host country officials. A Valid Class B driver’s license is required. Skills and abilities may be tested.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following documents to the Human Resource Office, P. O. Box 817, Yaounde 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 9ds–174) available online at http://www.yaounde.usembassy.gov or

2.      A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS–174