The U.S. Embassy is seeking eligible and qualified candidates for the position of: –
IT Administrator Closing date :
June 12, 2026 –
Learn more and apply here : https://bit.ly/4dNEYiT
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Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2026-003
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Information Technology (IT) Administrator – All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
05/28/2026 – 06/12/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE – 1805 8
Salary:
XAF FCFA13,507,338 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 hours per week.
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1
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 – FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington DC
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 review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The US 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 US Mission in Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Information Technology (IT) Administrator position in the Diplomatic Technology Office (DTO).
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Duties
The Information Technology (IT) Administrator is a member of the Diplomatic Technology (DT) Customer Engagement team. Administer IT systems ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This involves providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to customers through multiple channels, conducting system analysis and configuration management, and operating systems with a post-wide impact level. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex
technical issues. Assist in network security measures, conduct system audits for compliance, and educate users
on information security best practices. Participation in DT initiatives and fulfillment of other assigned duties round out the role, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to IT administration and support.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Audio/Visual
Communications and Technology 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 2 years of experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems is required.
Language: Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English is required and Good working knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in French is required. This may be tested.
Job Knowledge: Knowledge is required in the following portfolios: systems analysis and design techniques; computer equipment operations management; hardware, software, and cloud-based technologies; computer networking; technical aspects of analysis, computer application software development concepts, and management advisory services.
Skills And Abilities: Proficiency in office productivity suites such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and OpenOffice. Possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills that facilitate working with people of different cultural
background, language, technical knowledge, and seniority. Possesses strong communication and presentation skills and understands how to tailor information to the audience.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Benefits Summary – US Mission Cameroon
SALARY & COMPENSATION: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus (equal to 1/12 of annual basic salary, 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 for eligible 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 US 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 BENEFITS: The US 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, DC
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) / US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible US 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 US 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.
