Description de l'offre

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Chauffeur (MSG)  -  U.S. Embassy in Yaounde

Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2026-011
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Chauffeur (MSG) - All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
08/06/2026 - 08/21/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 1015 3
Salary:
XAF FCFA6,391,243 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 45 hours per week.
Promotion Potential:
LE-3
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy 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:
This position is open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources


For USEFM - Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
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.

Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Chauffeur position in support of the Marine Security Guard (MSG) detachment in Yaoundé.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Marine Security Guard (MSG), with liaison to the Motor Pool regarding time, attendance, and overtime, the Chauffeur (MSG) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicles to transport passengers and/or cargo. The incumbent operates fully armored Government-Owned Vehicles (GOVs) within the city of Yaoundé and its environs, including areas presenting risks associated with civil conflict and security threats, and performs messenger duties as directed.


Key Responsibilities:


Chauffeur Responsibilities: As one of MSG chauffeurs, receives work assignments from MSG personnel and operates Embassy vehicles in support of MSG official activities. Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis, which may require trips outside Yaoundé. Maintains vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition, including interior and exterior cleaning, and performs basic vehicle inspections in accordance with established schedules, reporting any discrepancies to the MSG. Prepares trip reports, vehicle use logs, and fuel logs, and estimates fuel consumption for trips. Safeguards U.S. Government property and promotes the efficient, fuel-conscious use of Government resources.


Armored Vehicle Responsibilities: Operates a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport MSG personnel in light of dangers associated with civil conflict and security threats in the country. Reacts defensively to potential security-related situations and remains current on restricted or dangerous areas to be avoided by MSG personnel.


Messenger/Administrative Responsibilities and Others: Handles pickup and delivery of mail, cargo, and documents as assigned. Assists with verbal, unofficial translation when MSG personnel are out in the city.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 



Security certificate; or 

Public Trust - background investigation security clearance. 


All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. 
Selected 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.

Education Requirements:
Completion of Elementary school is required.

Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:
Experience:  A minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience is required. Experience must have been with an international organization, large institution, or automative fleet company. 


Language: Limited Knowledge written and spoken in English and French. This may be tested.


Job Knowledge:  Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas. General awareness of the general political climate in the country related to protests, conflicts, kidnappings, threats, demonstrations, and riots in the different regions of the country.


Skills And Abilities:  Must hold a valid and legally obtained Cameroonian driver’s license (Category B-C-D).  Operates level C or D armored vehicle with defensive driving skills.  Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.  Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.   Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.  Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills.

This may be tested. 

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Benefits Summary - U.S. Mission Cameroon 


SALARY & COMPENSATION: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, theMiscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus (equal to 1/12 of annual basicsalary, paid in December). Seniority Allowance is paid in accordance with local labor law. Merit-based compensation rewards are available for high performers. A Cashier allowance is paid foreligible positions.


LEAVE BENEFITS: Subject to the stated limits and rules of the Local Compensation Plan, employees are entitled to: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special Leave, and Family Leave.


MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in Cameroon directly reimburses eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents, subject to the stated limits of the Local Compensation Plan. 


HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in Cameroon observes American and Cameroonian public holidays, about 19 holidays per year. 


For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. 

Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  


A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. 


HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 



Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 

AEFM / USEFM 

Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** 


* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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.  


** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 


For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.    

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:    



Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.    

Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. 


The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:   



Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible. 

Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.  

How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 


Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.


You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.


For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.


To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:


All Applicants:



Residency Permit (if applicable)

Work Permit (if applicable)

First School Leaving Certificate/CEP or the equivalent

Work Attestation(s)

Driver's License


In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:



Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

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

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:


Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s).


ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests. 


ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interviews. 


ONLY tested and/or interviewed applicants will be notified by email of the results.


 


For Selected Applicants: 


HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.


The security certification is a 2–4-month process and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completes the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer.


The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process. 


Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.


For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/#apply.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

HOW TO APPLY ? 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://bit.ly/4dNEYiT

Closing date :  08/21/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY