Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor

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Announcement Number: Yaounde-2026-020

Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde

Position Title: Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)

Open Period:09/29/2026 – 10/13/2026

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1Series/

Grade: LE – 1005 7

Salary:XAF FCFA11,329,587 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time – 45 hours per week.

Promotion Potential:LE-7

Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy 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 07. 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 hiring a Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor to support daily operations of the embassy’s vehicle fleet and driving staff, ensuring safe and smooth transportation services. The role involves overseeing the Dispatcher, coordinating schedules for sixteen chauffeurs and over twenty additional drivers, stepping in as section lead when the Supervisor is absent, and serving as a certified driving safety instructor.

Supervisory Position:Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No

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Duties

Key Responsibilities

 

Manage Driver Schedules and Travel

 

• • Prepare and communicate drivers’ weekly and monthly schedules, including shuttle rotations

 

• • Develop weekly pickup/drop-off plans for staff and visitors traveling to and from the workplace, submitting plans for security approval

 

• • Coordinate long-distance trip assignments, distributing them fairly among drivers

 

• • Track and follow up on travel authorizations from start to finish

 

• • Review driver expense reports from long trips before forwarding for approval

 

Ensure Vehicle and Driver Standards

 

• • Ensure drivers maintain professional appearance and follow embassy hygiene standards

 

• • Ensure vehicles are cleaned, fueled, and inspected daily, with documentation

 

• • Report any rule violations or improper driver conduct to the Motor Pool Supervisor

 

• • Keep vehicle, employee, and passenger records updated in embassy tracking systems

 

Provide Driver Safety Training

 

• • Serve as a certified driving safety instructor for regular and backup drivers

 

Support Daily Fleet Operations

 

• • Assist the Dispatcher with closing out daily trip records and generating fuel authorizations

 

• • Coordinate vehicle maintenance scheduling with the maintenance team

 

• • Ensure vehicle registrations and insurance remain current

 

• • Notify appropriate officials of accidents/incidents and ensure required accident reports are completed

 

• • Arrange vehicle support and coordinate motorcades for VIP visits

 

Additional Duties

 

• • Serve as a backup driver during special events, when necessary

 

• • Perform other related duties as assigned

 

 

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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:

Two years of college or university studies 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: At least two years of Dispatching experience in transport or logistics including chauffeuring skills and leadership experience while working with as part of a team is required. Additionally, at least six months of supervisory experience is required.

 

Language: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in English and French.  This may be tested.

 

Job Knowledge: Must have a good knowledge of motor vehicle operation, safety, automotive maintenance cycle. Must know host country traffic regulations. Must know many local government and private offices and familiar with their protocol for arriving guests. Must be capable of planning and managing a wide variety of logistical operations.

 

Skills And Abilities: Must have the ability to supervise a team and give work guidance. Must have a valid host country category B driver’s license. Level I (less than 40 wpm) typing is required. Must be computer literate and use the following packages: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Power point. Must be able to work under pressure serving in a multicultural environment. Must have a good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to take initiative. This may be tested.

 

 

 

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

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.

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.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • University Diploma or equivalent

• • Driver’s license

• • Work Attestation(s)