1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: Yaounde-2026-001

Position Title: Visa Assistant - All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Series: 1415
Grade: 7
Location(s): Yaounde, CM
2. Personal Information

Name: OJAGE-JIPWE NANA DERYL-LINUS OJANG

Email: ojagejipwen@[Link]
Telephone 1: Mobile - 650977474
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

[Link] you able to legally work in this country?

Note: The U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement. Applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to
work in country.

Answer: Yes

[Link] you a current, or former, employee of this U.S. Mission?

Answer: No

[Link] you have a relative working at this U.S. Mission?

Note: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

Answer: No

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER

For more information on the U.S. citizen eligible family member (USEFM) hiring
preference, see the Other Information section or contact the HR office listed in this
vacancy announcement. Include all required documents with your application. HR
may request additional documentation if needed to determine your eligibility.

Note: Dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSC), Members of

Household, other EFMs (e.g. parents, siblings), non-US citizen spouses on travel
orders who are under Chief of Mission authority, and dependents of other USG
personnel whose sponsors are not under Chief of Mission authority are not defined
as USEFM (3 FAM 7120) and not eligible for the USEFM hiring preference.

[Link] you a U.S. citizen eligible family member (USEFM) listed on the travel
orders, the approved Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report (OF-126),
or other agency equivalent document of a direct hire Foreign Service (FS), Civil
Service (CS), or uniformed service member assigned (not TDY) to this U.S. Mission
and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of the American Institute in
Taiwan?

Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's

School Name: University of Buea

Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 2019

Attended To: Month: 07 Year: 2022

Education Duration: 2 years 9 months

Location: Buea, Cameroon

Degree / Diploma /
Degree
Certification:

Major Subject: Public Administration

Did you Graduate?: Yes

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:

1. Work Experience

Job Title: Freelance Artist

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 06 Year: 2021

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 4 years 8 months

 Employer Name: Deryl Art Studio

Employer Address: Camp Sic Messa, Yaoundé Cameroon

Employer Phone Number: +237650977474

Salary: Not Answered

Salary Currency: Not Answered

Salary Frequency: Not Answered

Hours Per Week: 25

Supervisor Name: No direct supervisor

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

As a freelance artist, I independently managed

client communications, contracts, and project
documentation while coordinating multiple
assignments to meet deadlines. I prepared
invoices, tracked payments, and maintained
accurate financial records, demonstrating strong
Main Duties & organizational and administrative skills. My work
Responsibilities: required consistent professional correspondence,
careful handling of confidential client information,
and adaptability to diverse client requests, all while
ensuring high quality delivery and satisfaction. This
role strengthened my attention to detail, time
management, and ability to work autonomously in a
structured and professional manner.

Reason for Leaving: Current role

2. Work Experience

Job Title: Academic Intern

Job Type: Full Time

Employed From: Month: 06 Year: 2022

Employed To: Month: 07 Year: 2022

 Work Duration: 0 years 1 month

Employer Name: National School of Local Administration (NASLA)

Employer Address: Buea, Cameroon

Employer Phone Number: +237 233 32 20 44

Salary: Not Answered

Salary Currency: Not Answered

Salary Frequency: Not Answered

Hours Per Week: 47.5

Supervisor Name: Madame Tiku Solace

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

As an academic intern at NASLA, I supported daily

administrative operations by managing records,
drafting correspondence, and facilitating
departmental communication. I assisted in
organizing meetings and workshops, prepared
Main Duties &
official documents, and ensured compliance with
Responsibilities:
institutional policies and procedures. This role
provided exposure to public administration practices
and strengthened my skills in documentation,
organization, and professional communication
within a structured institutional environment.

Reason for Leaving: Internship completed successfully.

3. Work Experience

Job Title: HIVAIDS Peer Educator Volunteer

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 09 Year: 2014

Employed To: Month: 04 Year: 2015

Work Duration: 0 years 7 months

 Peace Corps – Cameroon Community Outreach
Employer Name:
Program in Buea

The United States Embassy in Cameroon, Avenue

Employer Address: Rosa Parks, Bastos, Yaoundé, Centre Region,
Cameroon (activities conducted locally in Buea)

Employer Phone Number: +237 22 20 15 00

Salary: Not Answered

Salary Currency: Not Answered

Salary Frequency: Not Answered

Hours Per Week: 4

Maureen Kfutwah, Peace Corps HIVAIDS

Supervisor Name:
Coordinator

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

As a Peace Corps HIVAIDS Peer Educator, I

successfully completed formal training in peer
education methods and HIV prevention, participated
in weekly lessons that strengthened my knowledge
of public health practices, and applied these skills
by facilitating peer discussions and awareness
Main Duties & activities. I collaborated with local leaders and
Responsibilities: community members to promote safe health
behaviors, contributed to sensitization efforts, and
took part in an outreach campaign to extend health
education beyond the classroom. This role
enhanced my communication, organizational, and
advocacy skills while supporting broader community
health initiatives.

Reason for Leaving: Completion of training and outreach program.

Languages

1. Language

Language: ENGLISH

Speaking: Fluent
 Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

2. Language

Language: FRENCH

Speaking: Good Working Knowledge

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Good Working Knowledge

Additional Information
Other Names Used: Oj, deryl arts
[Link] Questions

All grades responses

[Link] you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

[Link] your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: 3 to 4 years

[Link] you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

[Link] is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: University Degree

[Link] the response that describes your highest level of typing on a computer
keyboard.

Answer: I type using a method that requires me to look at the keyboard to locate
letters and numbers.

[Link] customer service tasks have you performed?

Answer: Scheduled appointments

Answer: Accepted and reviewed documentation
Answer: Responded to emergency requests
Answer: Provided written replies to questions from the public
Answer: Provided verbal replies to questions from the public

[Link] you helped individuals who are difficult, hostile, and/or distressed?

Answer: Yes

[Link] you independently provided customer service to individuals who were not
fluent in your language?

Answer: Yes

[Link] tasks have you performed to assist customers?

Answer: Greeted or welcomed customers.

Answer: Confirmed reservations or appointment times.
Answer: Answered questions about products and/or services.
Answer: Provided requested items or information.
Answer: Directed customers to specific locations.

[Link] the types of people you have helped to resolve problems.

Answer: Curious people

Answer: Scared people
Answer: Worried people
Answer: Angry people
Answer: Sad people

[Link] response best describes your highest level of experience responding to

customer inquiries?

Answer: I researched and provided answers when no protocol or guidance existed.

[Link] actions have you taken to communicate with applicants?

Answer: Explained requirements for getting an official document

Answer: Identified fraud through an interview without alerting the person

[Link] the problem solving tasks you have performed to process applications.

Answer: Made timely and accurate conclusions

[Link] which matters have you have provided assistance to others?

Answer: Hospitalization
Answer: Destitution
Answer: Repatriation
Answer: Crisis Management
 [Link] which topics have you provided oral advice to customers?

Answer: Internet fraud

[Link] tasks have you performed related to handling applications?

Answer: Obtained information from applicants to clarify facts

Answer: None of the above

[Link] tasks have you performed to process Visa applications?

Answer: None of the above

[Link] tasks have you performed to screen applications?

Answer: None of the above

[Link] choice describes your highest level of experience entering application

data into a database?

Answer: I have entered data and checked accuracy by myself.

[Link] the tasks you have performed to process applications.

Answer: Responded to public inquiries regarding applications

[Link] the actions you have performed.

Answer: I handled sensitive and/or classified information appropriately.

[Link] the types of laws, regulations, and policies you have used to review
applications.

Answer: None of the above

[Link] methods have you used to communicate with customers?

Answer: In person
Answer: Email
Answer: Phone

[Link] which conditions have you have evaluated evidence?

Answer: Credibility
Answer: Authenticity

[Link] you reviewed applications for indications of fraud, such as alteration, false
identity, and untruthful statements?

Answer: Yes

[Link] tasks have you performed as a cashier?

Answer: Took payments such as cash, check, or credit cards

Answer: Issued receipts, refunds, or change to customers

[Link] the fee collection tasks you have performed.

Answer: Verified payment received matched amount due

Answer: Entered customer transactions into computer
Answer: Processed payments for services
Answer: Computed fees, interest, and service charges
Answer: Calculated money based on local currency exchange rate

[Link] you used a computer database system to enter and retrieve data?

Answer: Yes

[Link] choice describes your highest level of experience using electronic filing
systems?

Answer: I designed new filing systems to maintain data for an organization.

[Link] tasks have you performed to file documents?

Answer: Archived and disposed of records

Answer: Updated records using a filing system
Answer: Organized a body of correspondence and/or documents
Answer: Created a filing system used for an entire organization
[Link] following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Submission Date Received

Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)

Copy of Orders
(applicants
No document Submitted
assigned to US
Mission)
DD-214 (Member
No document Submitted
Copy 4)
Cover Letter- 02/24/2026
Other Document Cover letter UPLOAD
OJNDLO (1).docx 04:16:35 AM
Peace Corps Certificate
Peace Corps
– HIV/AIDS Peer 02/24/2026
Other Document Training Certificate - UPLOAD
Education Training 03:18:10 AM
[Link]
(2015)
Passport No document Submitted
Residency Permit No document Submitted
Bachelor of Science in
Public Administration, University Degree - 02/24/2026
University Degree UPLOAD
University of Buea [Link] 03:16:28 AM
(2019–2022)
Veteran’s Affairs
No document Submitted
Letter
Work Permit No document Submitted
[Link]
[Link] Announcement

Announcement Number: Yaounde-2026-001

Visa Assistant - All Interested Applicants / All
Position Title:
Sources
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 02/23/2026 - 03/09/2026
Series/Grade: LE - 1415 7
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Salary: XAF FCFA8,147,354 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@[Link]
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
This position is open to All Interested
Applicants / All Sources For USEFM - FP
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
grade is 07. Actual FP salary authorized by
Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal
opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in
Marketing Statement: employment to all people without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation, marital status, or
sexual orientation.

The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is seeking

Job Summary: eligible and qualified applicants for the Visa
Assistant position in the Consular section.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
The Visa Assistant (NIV/IV) performs a wide
range of consular duties associated with
delivering nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and
Major Duties: immigrant visa (IV) services, in accordance
with the Consular Section’s standard
operating procedures and established visa
processing guidelines. Incumbent performs
 data-entry, document review, correspondence,
passport manifesting, visa printing, and other
general office work. Customer service focus is
essential in a Consular Section that addresses
a diverse range of applicants in person and via
correspondence daily. The position requires a
high-level attention to detail to ensure case
meet documentary requirements, as well as to
spot trends or potential issues and escalate
those as necessary. The job holder is fully
cross trained to function in any role as required
by visa demand and scheduling.
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
Requirements: 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.

A Bachelor’s degree in Business

Administration, Language Studies, Business
Education Requirements:
Studies, Human Resources Management, or
Public Administration is required.

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
Evaluations:
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.

Experience: A minimum two (02) years’

experience involving the application of
Qualifications: regulations and law, extensive public contact,
customer service, or problem-solving
experience is required.
 Language:

• Fluent (speaking, reading, writing) in

English.
• Good Working Knowledge (speaking,
reading, writing) in French.

This may be tested.

Job Knowledge: Good understanding of local

governmental organizations, immigration law
and practices, and cultural and social
practices.

Skills And Abilities: Intermediate knowledge

of MS Word, and Outlook and basic knowledge
of MS Excel and Power Point is required. Must
be able to perform work with accuracy at a
quick, rapid pace. Must be able to deal
effectively with the public, exercising tact, and
be able to work under continuous pressure
and time constraints. Must demonstrate
attention to detail, ability to work effectively as
a member of a team as well as independently
with minimal supervision, and strong
interpersonal skills. Must have good skills for
drafting written correspondence in both
English and local language. Must be able to
apply good judgment in evaluating evidence,
protecting sensitive information, and applying
regulations correctly.

This may be tested.

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the

top of the page to begin your application. For
an instructional video on how to apply click
here.

Please address all relevant experience,

education, language skills (including English),
and job related skills or requirements in your
application.
How to Apply:
You may edit your application any time before
the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a
complete application by the vacancy closing
date of this vacancy, then your application may
be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position

description, please contact the HR Office.
 To request a reasonable accommodation,
please contact the HR Office.

All Applicants:

• Residency Permit (if applicable)

• Work Permit (if applicable)
• University Degree or equivalent
• Work Attestation(s)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM)

Applicants must submit:
Required Documents:
• Copy of Sponsor's Travel
Orders/Assignment Notification (or
equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from
Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:

Applications meeting the minimum education

and experience requirements will be
screened by HR Office and the Selecting
Official(s).

ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted

by email for mandatory language
and/or subject matter tests.

ONLY successful tested applicants will be

contacted by email for interviews.
Next Step:
ONLY tested and/or interviewed applicants will
be notified by email of the results.

For Selected Applicants:

HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the

security certification and medical clearance
requirements.

The security certification is a 2–4-month

process and is done by the Regional Security
 Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant
once he/she completes the requirements
provided with the Conditional Offer.

The medical clearance is covered by the U.S.

Embassy, and will be completed by
the applicant separately, during the security
certification process.

Once HR Office receives the medical

clearance and the security certification,
the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with
an agreed start date.

For more information on applying for jobs or

employment with us, please visit the U.S.
Mission
website [Link]

Thank you for your application and your

interest in working with us.

Agency Benefits: The U.S. Mission offers a

competitive compensation and benefits
package for local employees. SALARY: The
annual gross salary includes : the Basic Rate,
the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the
End-of-the-Year Bonus. Seniority Allowance is
paid in accordance with local labor law. A
Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.
MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in
Yaoundé directly reimburse eligible
employees for covered medical expenses
incurred for them and/or eligible dependents,
subject to the stated limits of the Local
Agency Benefits: Compensation Plan. LEAVE BENEFITS :
Subject to the stated limits and rules of the
Local Compensation Plan, employees are
entitled to the following types of leaves: Annual
Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special
Leave. HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in
Yaoundé and the Embassy Branch
Office in Douala observe 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, D.C.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION

Other Information:
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

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member

(AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family
Member (USEFM) who is a preference-
eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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 U.S. 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 MBC score of
less than 100 points on their most recent
Employee Performance Report are not
eligible.
[Link]

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 02/24/26 03:24:28 AM