OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources
POSITION: Housekeeping Supervisor
CLOSING DATE: August 11, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week
The U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position Housekeeping Supervisor. This position is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises 15 employees and coordinates the preparation of empty houses for new occupants. The incumbent trains staff on all types of housekeeping, gardening and pool equipment and is responsible for the upkeep and safety of equipment as well as the maintenance of housekeeping supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: Completion of High School (GCE “A” level, Baccalauréat or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE: At least two years of general cleaning and one year as Janitor or cleaning crew supervisor are required.
LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English and Level 2 (Basic Knowledge) Speaking/Reading of French are required. (This will be tested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be able to instruct and supervise unskilled staff and to diplomatically juggle priorities. He/She must have driving skills (Category B driver's license). (This will be tested.)
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The applicant must have good knowledge and understanding of American standards of cleanliness and must be computer literate (MS Word and Excel – this will be tested).
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);
- Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817, Tel.: 222-201-500, Ext 4006, U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon
- E-mail Address: ydeapplicants@state.gov
- Indicate the position title on the subject line.