Jobs in Cameroon: Apply Now for the position of  Political and Public Affairs Officer, Canadian Embassy Yaoundé

Deadline: 29 January, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT -1:00

Selection Process Nº: 159203-6

Salary: 31,718,567 XAF per year

Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)

Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Cameroon.

Job Function: Officer

Classification: LE-O2

Location: High Commission of Canada to Cameroon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Program (FPDS), the Political and Public Affairs (FPDS) Officer will provide advice, analysis, recommendations, and a significant contribution to the advancement of the program’s objectives. 

Duties will include: 

1. Ensure the implementation and tracking of communication, including engagement with press, social media, and public affairs for all the mission.
2. Design, planning and implementation of initiatives to advance/promote Canadian priorities in the areas of human rights, democracy, the rule of law, good governance, peace and security. 
3. Monitoring, tracking and analysis of local developments and preparing reports on the local scene, and evaluation of implications for Canadian priorities.
4. Liaison with partners and stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and an increase in the High Commission`s network’s size, and evaluation of opportunities for engagement and collaboration on priority themes. 
5. Plan, coordinate and manage official visits and events to advance program objectives for the High Commission and its countries of accreditation; and
6. Perform other duties as required.

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates who have the right to reside and work in Cameroon, who meet the essential qualifications, the conditions of employment and whose applications are received before the closing date.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Cameroon does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture.

Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline such as Political Science, Law, Journalism/ Communications, International Relations, Economics, Public Administration OR an acceptable combination* of education, training and work experience in the field relevant to the position.

*A total of 8 years or more is considered an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.

Language:

• Fluency in French (oral, reading comprehension and writing)
• Advanced Level in English (Oral, reading comprehension and writing) 

Experience:

• Significant* recent** experience in network development, relationship management, and/or partnership building with non-governmental organizations, governmental actors, public institutions, private sector entities, or multilateral institutions.
• Significant* recent** experience working in areas related to human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, peace and security, or good governance.
• Experience performing research and analysis, and drafting reports or briefs. 
• Experience in project management, or event or logistics coordination.

* Significant means a minimum of 4 years.

** Recent refers to experience acquired in the past 7 years.

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current political, socio-economic and security dynamics in Cameroon, and Chad, Gabon or the Central African Republic.
• Knowledge of key actors in Cameroon in the political sphere (including grassroots and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, the media, academic and cultural institutions).
• Knowledge of Canadian foreign policy interests and engagement in Cameroon, and Chad, Gabon or the Central African Republic.
• Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and advanced use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

Competencies:

• Focus on quality and details;
• Initiative and action oriented
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Judgement and discretion;

Abilities: 

• Ability to set priorities, plan and organize work under pressure with minimal supervision;
• Ability to research, interpret sources of information and synthesize data to provide advice orally and recommendations and/or suggest key actions to directors orally and in writing;
• Effective interactive communication; and
• Able to work individually and as part of a team in a multicultural environment.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Work or study experience in Canada.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of one or more of the following programs: Consular, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Development, Common Services.
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission or international organization.
• Experience supervising staff for one year or more.

Organizational Needs: 

This is an anticipatory competition, it will be used to fill vacancies on a term and indeterminate basis in any unit in the High Commission of Canada to Cameroon, for up to 24 months following its conclusion.

Operational Requirements:

• Willing to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Respect set work hours and show flexibility with assigned duties.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime, on-call availability outside normal business hours.
• Availability and ability to travel if required.

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

– Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

• Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

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How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the “Apply online” function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Cameroon does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the High Commission of Canada to Cameroon which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.

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