Recrutement – Ambassade des États-Unis au Cameroun

Recrutement – Ambassade des États-Unis au Cameroun

L’Ambassade des États-Unis au Cameroun recrute des candidats éligibles et qualifiés pour le poste suivant : Economic Specialist.

The U.S. Embassy is seeking eligible and qualified candidates for the position of:
Economic Specialist

Vacancy Announcement

• Announcement Number: Yaounde-2026-005
• Hiring Agency: U.S. Embassy Yaoundé
• Position Title: Economic Specialist (Open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
• Application Period: May 7, 2026 – May 22, 2026 (MM/DD/YYYY format)
• Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
• Series/Grade: LE-1505-10
• Salary: XAF 23,736,651 per annum
• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Political/Economic (P/E) Officer and serve as Economic Specialist within the P/E Section
• Conduct in-depth economic analysis and produce high-quality written and oral reports
• Analyze key areas including:
  1. Macroeconomic trends
  2. Trade and investment conditions
  3. Fiscal and budget policy
  4. Regional economic integration (including CEMAC)
  5. Infrastructure and energy
  6. Financial sector developments
  7. Sanctions, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing
• Draft congressionally mandated reports within the assigned portfolio
• Provide back-up support for Commercial and Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) portfolios when required
• Contribute to cross-cutting analysis across the Political/Economic Section
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of economic assistance programs

Economic Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct research and analysis on Cameroon’s economic environment
• Develop and maintain professional networks with:
  1. Government officials
  2. Civil society organizations
  3. Academic institutions
  4. Private sector representatives
• Prepare reports on meetings, developments, and major events
• Support official visits and represent the Embassy as needed
• Draft required reports, including those related to fiscal transparency and child labor

Development Assistance Support

• Coordinate with U.S. Government agencies (Treasury, USDA, State Department)
• Monitor implementation of assistance projects
• Identify challenges and provide analytical input
• Liaise with Government of Cameroon counterparts
• Provide policy recommendations and program support

Briefings and Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver briefings to the Ambassador, senior officials, and visiting delegations
• Engage with mid- to senior-level stakeholders across public and private sectors
• Communicate U.S. policy positions effectively
• Analyze local perspectives and report findings to Embassy leadership and Washington

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage special projects aligned with Mission priorities
• Respond to information requests from Washington
• Draft cables, reports, and official correspondence
• Coordinate high-level visits
• Support daily operations of the Political/Economic Section
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously with initiative and adaptability

Qualifications and Requirements

Security and Pre-Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  1. Security Certification or
  2. Public Trust (Background Investigation) clearance
• Subject to background investigation
• May be required to complete a pre-employment medical examination
• Must be able to assume duties within a reasonable timeframe after clearance

Education

• University degree required in one of the following fields:
  1. Economics
  2. Business Administration
  3. Sociology
  4. International Development
  5. Environmental Policy or Public Health Policy

Evaluation Process

• Applications assessed against stated qualifications and requirements
• Possible pre-employment language and/or skills testing
• Complete application required, including:
  1. Education
  2. Experience
  3. Language proficiency
  4. Skills and competencies
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in:
  1. Economic research
  2. Analysis
  3. Reporting
• Experience must demonstrate:
  1. Data analysis and interpretation
  2. Clear written and oral communication of findings

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English and French (reading, writing, speaking) required
• Language proficiency may be tested

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong understanding of:
  1. Cameroon’s political, economic, and social environment
  2. Regional and international development issues
• Familiarity with:
  1. U.S. Government structure and foreign policy priorities
  2. Embassy reporting processes and Washington priorities
• Proficiency in:
  1. Microsoft Office Suite
  2. Online research tools
• Ability to maintain institutional knowledge

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to represent the U.S. Government independently
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Capacity to work across multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Ability to quickly understand and apply varying regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and analytical thinking
• Strong report writing and drafting skills (reports, cables, memos)
• Ability to provide informal English–French interpretation during meetings