Customs Expediter/Shipping Assistant at U.S Embassy

Akwajobs   (Yaoundé, Cameroun)

Posted : 12 March, 2021

Category : Customs, Shipping   Location : Yaoundé, Cameroun

Job type : Full Time

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JOB OPPORTUNITY - United States Embassy Yaounde

Announcement Number:

Yaounde-2021-008

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Yaounde

Position Title:

Customs Expediter/Shipping Assistant - All Interested Applicants - All Sources

Open Period:

03/01/2021 - 03/15/2021Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+1

Series/Grade:

LE - 0905 7

Salary:

XAF FCFA7,478,030

Work Schedule:

Full-time -

Promotion Potential:

LE-7

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:

For USEFM - FP is 07.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

•    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.

Duties

 

Under the direct supervision of the Shipping Supervisor, incumbent is one of six shipping assistants responsible for clearing official shipments through customs, coordinating delivery and pack-out of personal effects shipments, processing diplomatic notes for tax exemptions, registering official and private embassy vehicles, and expediting arriving and departing travelers. In addition, must maintain USG and local files related to all shipping actions.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  At least three years of work experience in the shipping transportation, or customs field. Two years of experience must be with an international organization.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a working knowledge of procedures and processes related to clearance and tracking of air and sea freight, Cameroonian customs, and local vehicle registration. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Should have a thorough understanding of local customs regulations, finance laws, and protocol when dealing with official government entities.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School (A' Level or equivalent) is required

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:   Good working knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) in English and French are required. This will be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to draft concise documents and reports, work well with colleagues, deal tactfully and respectfully with our customers and government officials. Must demonstrate skill in solving problems and processing large amounts of data. Must be able to analyze bills, invoices, and inventory lists effectively and detect discrepancies. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a Class B Driver’s license. 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass U.S. Embassy issued Medical and Security certifications.

 

 

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Medical and Security clearance. 

 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

 

• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

 

• National ID Card or Passport copy (if applicable)

 

• Driver’s License

 

• A' Level Certificate or equivalent

 

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

 

• SF-50 (if applicable)

 

• Work Attestation

Next Steps:

Note that ONLY Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

 

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/cmr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

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