Description de l'offre

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Public Engagement Assistant (EOL Exch) -  U.S. Embassy in Yaounde

Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2026-014
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Public Engagement Assistant (EOL Exch) - All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 6510 8
Salary:
XAF FCFA13,507,338 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
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-06 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 Public Engagement  Assistant (EOL Exchanges) position in support of the Public Diplomacy Section in Yaoundé.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
The Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) Exchanges Coordinator will coordinate the Mission's exchange programs for EOL audiences, including think tanks, professional associations, civil society organizations, and academic institutions, and design and implement activities to maintain contact with program alumni. This position works under the direct supervision of the EOL Specialist or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee and has no supervisory responsibilities.


Key Responsibilities:


Project Development and Implementation:  The Coordinator will manage all inbound and outbound EOL exchange programs, coordinating Department-funded and Mission-designed activities while ensuring Cameroonian partners comply with USG requirements. Duties include recruiting and selecting outbound participants, managing visa and pre-departure logistics, organizing inbound program development and orientations, supporting visiting U.S. subject matter experts, and building alumni networks through in-person and virtual engagement.


Strategic Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation: The Coordinator will design and recommend exchange programs based on audience analysis, planning at least a year in advance to align with program cycles and lead times. This includes developing marketing strategies, reviewing grant proposals, assessing program outcomes, and contributing to key planning documents such as the Mission Integrated Country Strategy (ICS), the annual Public Diplomacy Implementation Plan (PDIP), and the Public Diplomacy Country Context (PDCC).


Intra- and Interagency Coordination:  The Coordinator will build relationships across Mission offices and agencies to support EOL outreach, coordinate nominations for programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and amplify EOL engagement Mission-wide. This includes collaborating with the Strategic Content Coordination team, the Emerging Voices Coordinator, and Press and Media staff.

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:
A university degree in International Relations, American Studies, Communications, Political Science, Economics, or local equivalent 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 experience is required, with communications, public engagement management, or education duties as components of the work.  Prior experience in an international, academic, or governmental work environment is required.


Language: Fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French is required. This may be tested.


Job Knowledge:  Candidates must have detailed knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and American interests in Cameroon, particularly as they relate to the EOL sector, along with a general understanding of USG/DOS structures and PD bureaus. Strong familiarity with PD tactics for engaging EOL audiences, cross-cultural communications, and USG exchange programs (e.g., IVLP, academic programs, citizen exchanges, speaker programs) is essential, as is knowledge of PD funding authorities and DOS project management standards.


Candidates should also understand the social, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic factors shaping EOL attitudes in Cameroon, along with the local higher education, business, and professional exchange landscape. Additional requirements include knowledge of audience-specific marketing and engagement tools, current trends in institutional audience engagement, and familiarity with Cameroon's evolving information and digital communications environment. These may be tested.


Skills And Abilities:  


Analytic Skills: Candidates must be able to conceptualize effective use of PD tools to positively influence Cameroonian attitudes, advise senior leaders on exchange-related opportunities, and continually assess EOL audience attitudes and program impact—adjusting approaches and operations as needed for optimal outcomes.


Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong cross-cultural communication and customer relations skills are essential, along with the ability to engage key local opinion-shapers. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French, including public speaking, report writing, and interpretation, and must be able to tailor messaging to diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic audiences.


Management Skills: Candidates must be able to develop and oversee project budgets, organize and lead professional and exchange events (workshops, conferences, panels, lectures), and negotiate and manage agreements with partner institutions.


Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, graphic design/photo editing software, and PD-specific databases and reporting tools is required, along with strong social media and digital content skills (photo, video, podcast). Candidates must also have good numerical skills to manage budgets and analyze audience data and program impact.


These 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)

University Degree or the equivalent

Work Attestation(s) or proof of experience

ID Card or Passport copy (as applicable)


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/3cImd1A 

Deadline: Open Period: 09/03/2026 - 09/17/2026