Sourcing for popular high-paying jobs in Cameroon can be such a hassle. We dream of landing our dream jobs. But we should also be realistic with our choices. There is a high unemployment rate in Cameroon. However, some careers can increase your chances of employment because they are the most in-demand jobs and many other factors.
We have carried out a survey. This means that most of the positions on the list are there because it is the most available jobs on our platform and other job portals. So let us get right into it.
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8 Common Jobs in Cameroon (Most Popular Job Opportunities in 2023)
Do you want to know the eight most popular jobs in Cameroon? Below we have listed the 8 most in-demand jobs in Cameroon in no specific order:
1. Business Development And Sales Jobs
Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. Business development creates long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships.
Sales are the primary process to generate revenue by selling a product. Cameroon has a lot of manufacturing industries, and hence such industries need competent and skilled individuals to help them drive up sales. This should not be an avalanche of a problem for people who know how to effectively sell things.
2. NGO/Non-Profit Organizations Jobs in Cameroon
NGO and Non-Profit organizations are humanitarian organizations that operate individually without government aid. They are not established for profit-making.
Working in an NGO can help you build and develop transferable skills like good organization skills, research communication, relationship, and leadership skills. Working in an NGO will help you develop these skills beneficial to your personal and career life. There is no bureaucracy involved like the government jobs, thereby making NGO jobs one of the most common jobs in Cameroon.
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3. Finance and Banking Jobs
As the name suggests, this kind of job deals with keeping the financial records of a business organization.
Knowing fully well that most businesses are majorly set up with the main aim of making money and profit, the services of financial accountants are highly needed. Management of funds is essential, thus making the job quite popular.
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4. Engineering Jobs
It's no surprise that engineering comes up in the list, as many of the technological equipment and advancements have seen around us are made by the tenacious efforts of engineers whose services are required in the power sector, the oil and gas sector, the construction sector and various other sectors of the Cameroonian economy.
As a result of its broadness and the demand for engineers, it's no surprise that it makes it into our list.
5. Advertising and Marketing Jobs
As mentioned earlier, Cameroon has many industries that manufacture tangible goods, and the best way to create awareness of the products being made is by good marketing and advertisement.
Marketing refers to activities, i.e., advertising and public relations(PR), that make people aware of a company's products, ensuring that the products are available to be bought. And if that's your area of expertise, you're in luck because it makes our list.
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6. Health, Nursing, and Medical Jobs
Our able medical and health professionals are indispensable to the country's welfare. A big shout out to our doctors who give their all to save lives. It shouldn't come as a surprise to see this job on this list.
Read Also: How to Become a Medical Doctor in Cameroon.
7. Project/Product Management Jobs
Project Management entails initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and
meet specific success criteria at the exact required time.With various projects going on all over the country, you can bank on the fact that there is a high demand for project managers.
8. Teaching Jobs in Cameroon (Education)
The teaching profession has had and is still having a significant impact on our nation. It is often said that a teacher's reward is in heaven, and you cannot help but acknowledge the fact that teachers are significant people in society.
With thousands of schools littered all over the country, it will definitely require the services of multitudes of teachers to fill up the various roles there.
Conclusion
So there you have it, folks, the 8 most common or popular jobs in Cameroon.
Other notable mentions who didn't make a list include:
- Transportation / Driving Jobs
- Administrative Officer Jobs
- Customer Service / Front Desk / Receptionist Jobs
- Programming/web development Jobs
- Human Resources Jobs in Cameroon.
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