US Embassy is hiring an Economic Specialist

US Embassy recherche un collaborateur motivé pour cette fonction. US Embassy is hiring an Economic Specialist   Announcement Number: Yaounde-Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde Position Title: Economic Specialist – All Interested Applicants / All Sources Open Period: 05/07/2026 – 05/22/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE – Salary: XAF FCFA 23,736,651 per year Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-10 Duty Location(s): 1 vacancy in Yaounde, CM Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section – – [voir contact] 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 05. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. 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 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. Summary: The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Economic Specialist position in the Political/Economic Section. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Duties Under the supervision of the Political/Economic (P/E) Officer, the incumbent serves as the Economic Specialist in the P/E Section. Responsibilities include economic analysis, oral and written reporting, and assistance to U.S. government-funded projects. The incumbent performs factual and analytical reporting in economics, specifically on macroeconomic issues, economic and trade conditions, regional economic integration, government budget and fiscal policy, infrastructure, energy, the financial sector, sanctions, anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing, and related areas. The incumbent is the primary drafter for congressionally mandated reports within the portfolio. He/she may be asked to cover commercial advocacy issues and/or environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) issues in the absence of the Commercial or ESTH specialists. The incumbent will also support overall economic analysis, reporting, and contact work for all other fields in the P/E section as required. He/she will assist in planning, implementing, and administering economic-related assistance projects. Economic Analysis and Reporting The Economic Specialist conducts comprehensive economic analysis and reporting on topics including trade conditions, government budget, fiscal transparency, Cameroon’s role in the Economic Community of Central Africa States (CEMAC), banking and finance, sanctions,...