Housing Coordinator – US Embassy Cameroon Full Time

Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2022-027
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Housing Coordinator – All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
09/29/2022 – 10/13/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE – 0820 7
Salary:
XAF FCFA9,501,199
Work Schedule:
Full-time –
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 07.  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
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Duties
Job holder is one of two coordinators for U.S. Embassy housing. In this role job holder manages the logistics of housing assignments, helps advise the Interagency Housing Board (IAHB) on regulatory and technical details of assigning housing, liaises with the Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) on housing matters and waivers, and attends the Mission’s Make-Ready Meetings that ensure housing preparations are carefully coordinated to coincide with the arrival and departure of Embassy employees. This coordination role requires excellent management skills and constant communication and coordination with several offices within the U.S. Mission as well as with incoming and outgoing embassy staff occupying the residences. Job holder also develops working relationships with landlords and/or their respective agents and management companies in a continuing dialogue to build relationships that ensure a successful housing program. Job holder is directly supervised by the Housing Supervisor.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least three years of experience in a customer service atmosphere that includes managing logistics in a real estate, marketing, sales or a customer-oriented business is required

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite. Must possess a general knowledge of local residential real estate practices.
Education Requirements:
At least two years of college or university studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and Good Working Knowledge in French (speaking/reading/writing) are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good oral and written communications skills that include customer service are required to develop and maintain effective, working relationships. Strong organizational skills are required to operate independently with limited direct supervision. Tact in dealing with residents on housing issues and persuasiveness in dealing with landlords and the ability to interpret and apply housing policies and regulations.  Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 5 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.