Job opportunity as Cultural Affairs Assistant (Exchange/Student Advising)-US Embassy Cameroon:
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The United States Embassy in Cameroon has launched a call for a job application to work as Cultural Affairs Assistant in Yaounde, the Centre region of Cameroon.
Duties: Leads the Mission’s public diplomacy engagement with academic audiences, directing and managing educational exchange programs including the Fulbright Program, the Humphrey Fellowship Program, the Study of the United States Institutes, the Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program, Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, and International Writers Program.
Plans and implements Mission’s outreach program to schools and universities. Develops and maintains continuing personal contact with target educational institutions of higher learning and government ministries related to education and research.
Advises Mission personnel on issues and questions related to the Cameroonian education system. Coordinates Post’s exchange program Alumni outreach activities with academic audiences. Provides back-up support to post’s Educational Advising services led by the EducationUSA advisor.
Read details and apply through the link below: Seeker – Vacancy – Detail Overview (state.gov)
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a multinational educational or cultural work environment is required, with education, communication, marketing and public outreach duties as significant parts of the job.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of Cameroon’s educational structure and institutions, administration, researchers, writers, and publishers. Understands education policy in Cameroon, any associated controversies, or debates, and how education intersects and is treated in national politics, by various political parties, and by key civil society institutions. Good knowledge of U.S. educational system, State Department academic exchange programs, institutions working on international education (such as NAFSA, IIE), and U.S. society, culture, and socio-political processes.
Education Requirements: University degree in Education, American Studies, International Relations, Communications, Marketing is required.
Continue to read and apply through the link below Seeker – Vacancy – Detail Overview (state.gov)
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
