Local Guard Force Administrative Clerk Job Opportunity At US Embassy Cameroon Full Time

Duties

The incumbent serves as Administrative Clerk for the Local Guard Force (LGF) and provides administrative, secretarial, time and attendance, and other clerical support to LGF operations. He/She is the main timekeeper of the Local Guard Force, prints Time and Attendance (T&A) sheets, compares them with supporting documents, and submits reports to the Guard Force Commander (GFC) or to the Assistant Regional Security Officer (A/RSO) for clearance and approval. He/She maintains records of leave and attendance, makes payroll corrections as necessary, and tracks LGF staff overtime. The position is supervised by the Security Coordinator.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of secretarial or administrative experience in an international organization or in a large local institution is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of English and French Grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook e-mail. Must possess a valid Category “B” Driver’s License with a minimum validity of five (5) years. These may be tested.
Education Requirements: Successful completion of high school education (GCE “A” level or Baccalauréat) is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) in English and French is required. These may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to interact with employees tactfully, inspire their confidence and trust, and maintain a pleasant attitude despite numerous work pressures and deadlines. Must be able to work independently for routine work and provide excellent customer service. Must have typing skills of 40 w.p.m. minimum. These 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.

“Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit”
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass U.S. Embassy issued medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits: Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
Next Steps: ONLY Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.