The regional councils in Cameroon are currently recruiting personnel to ensure their optimal functioning, as they await a law on the general status of local public service. According to an article published in the Cameroon Tribune on September 23, 2026, the councils have been given the green light to directly recruit staff in areas where the need is most pressing. This measure is considered a temporary solution until a clear legislative framework is established.
The Conseil régional de l’Ouest has recently published a call for candidatures, seeking 66 personnel members across various sectors of its administration. The sectors include general administration, civil engineering, building, communication, and planning, among others. The council is looking for professionals with diverse backgrounds, including engineers, architects, journalists, administrative cadres, and technical staff.
To be eligible for the positions, candidates must possess specific academic qualifications, ranging from a Master's degree to a Certificate of Primary Education. Additionally, professional certifications or their equivalents in the English-speaking subsystem are required. For certain positions, relevant professional experience is also a prerequisite. The council's call for candidatures indicates that several other skills and aptitudes will be considered in the selection process.
The recruitment process is based on well-defined profiles, as determined by the decentralized territorial collectivities, or CTD. These profiles are designed to meet the specific needs of each region. While the current measure is considered temporary, it is expected to ensure the smooth operation of regional councils until a more comprehensive legislative framework is put in place.
Other regional councils in Cameroon are also expected to follow suit, recruiting personnel to fill various positions. The recruitment process is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring the effective functioning of regional councils, which play a vital role in promoting local development. By attracting skilled personnel, the councils aim to address the needs of their respective regions.
The Cameroon Tribune article highlights the importance of this recruitment process, which is taking place ahead of a law on the general status of local public service. The law is expected to provide a more comprehensive framework for the functioning of regional councils and their staff. Until then, the current recruitment process will help ensure that regional councils have the necessary personnel to carry out their mandates.
The regional councils' recruitment efforts are ongoing, with the Conseil régional de l’Ouest's call for candidatures serving as an example of the process. Interested candidates can submit their applications, taking into account the specific requirements and qualifications listed in the call. The selection process will be based on the candidates' skills, experience, and qualifications.
Key points
- Cameroon regions are recruiting personnel to ensure optimal functioning ahead of a law on local public service status.
- The Conseil régional de l’Ouest is seeking 66 personnel members across various sectors of its administration.
- Candidates must possess specific academic qualifications, professional certifications, and relevant experience to be eligible for the positions.
