11/05/2026
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Vacancy: Economic Specialist
Monthly salary: 1,978,054 fcfa
Duty station: Yaounde
Appointment Type: Permanent
Full Time: 40 hours / week
US EMBASSY IN CAMEROON
REQUIREMENTS
-A minimum of five (05) years of of responsible professional-level experience in economic research, analysis and reporting in international affairs, economy or development. Experience must include analysis and interpretation of data and the presentation of findings in written and oral form.
-The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of Cameroonian politics, history, society, economy, and institutions; regional and international development issues; and economics. The incumbent should know and understand USG and Mission priorities and policies, as well as U.S. government, politics, and history as relates to the ex*****on of the job in the promotion/advocacy of USG foreign policy.
-Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English and French is required. This may be tested.
-Must have excellent verbal skills and be able to tailor conversations to the level of the audience, taking conversation down to the lowest common denominator. Must be able to influence and persuade stakeholders to meet U.S. foreign policy objectives. The incumbent must be able to diplomatically and effectively exchange with the interlocutors, as the incumbent will often be the sole representative from the USG in the dialogue.
BENEFITS
-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 labour law.
-Merit-based compensation rewards are available for high performers.
-A Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.
-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
-The U.S. Mission in Cameroon directly reimburses eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents.
Application deadline: 22/05/2026 at 11:59 pm
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