U.
S. Mission, Uganda
S. Mission, Uganda
OPEN
TO: All Qualified
Candidates
TO: All Qualified
Candidates
POSITION: Consular Assistant
OPENING
DATE: December
28,2011
DATE: December
28,2011
CLOSING
DATE: January
10,2012
DATE: January
10,2012
WORK
HOURS: Full-time: 40
hours/week
HOURS: Full-time: 40
hours/week
POSITION
GRADE: FP-7,
FSN 07
GRADE: FP-7,
FSN 07
“The American Embassy
is seeking an individual for the position of Consular Assistant in the Consular
Section.”
BASIC
FUNCTION OF POSITION:
FUNCTION OF POSITION:
- Incumbent reports directly to the
Consular Chief and is primarily responsible for the efficient and timely
processing of immigrant visa (including adoption and fiancé(e)) petitions. - A secondary, but equally
significant function of the position is processing of follow-to-join
asylee/refugee (Visas 92/93) cases. - A copy of the complete position
description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html
Requirement:
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: All applicants must address each
selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
1
Education:
Education:
Completion of two
years college studies (diploma) in social sciences, public administration and
management, secretarial, development studies, law, education, human resources
management, project planning, languages or business administration is required.
years college studies (diploma) in social sciences, public administration and
management, secretarial, development studies, law, education, human resources
management, project planning, languages or business administration is required.
2.
Work Experience:
Work Experience:
Three years of experience
working in an office and/or public service environment is required
working in an office and/or public service environment is required
3.
Language:
Language:
- Level IV (fluent) English
speaking, reading and writing ability is required. - Ability to translate Luganda and
Swahili Level II (Limited knowledge) is also required.
4.
Knowledge:
Knowledge:
General office
management and administrative procedures is required.
management and administrative procedures is required.
Skills
and Abilities:
and Abilities:
Fast and accurate
data entry skills, ability to work independently and exercise tact in dealing
with the public; work under continuous pressure, exercise good judgment in
referring cases to officers, write clear and concise correspondence, ability to
use local resources to research legislation/ policy and produce written
information handouts for American citizens and visa applicants are required.
data entry skills, ability to work independently and exercise tact in dealing
with the public; work under continuous pressure, exercise good judgment in
referring cases to officers, write clear and concise correspondence, ability to
use local resources to research legislation/ policy and produce written
information handouts for American citizens and visa applicants are required.
Develop and maintain
an extensive range of working contacts with local officials and private
organizations.
an extensive range of working contacts with local officials and private
organizations.
When serving as
cashier, properly account for money received.
cashier, properly account for money received.
SELECTION
PROCESS:
PROCESS:
When equally
qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are
given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application
qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are
given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application
ADDITIONAL
SELECTION CRITERIA:
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Management will consider
nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining
successful candidacy. - Current employees serving a
probationary period are not eligible to apply. - Current Ordinarily Resident
employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply. - Currently employed US Citizen EFMs
who hold a Family Member appointment (EFMs) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
appointment. - Currently employed NORs hired
under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE)
work schedule.
HOW
TO APPLY:
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates
for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
- Universal Application for
Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or - A combination of both; i.e.
Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work
experience attached as a separate sheet; or - A current resume or curriculum
vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A
below for more information); plus - Candidates who claim US Veterans
preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application
Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit
documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in
hiring with their application. - Any other documentation (e.g.
essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above. - If an applicant is submitting a
resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information
equal to what is found on the UAE
Failure
to do so will result in an incomplete application:
to do so will result in an incomplete application:
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy
Announcement Number (if known)
Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available
for work
for work
E. First, Middle,
& Last Names as well as any other names used
& Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of
Birth
Birth
G. Current Address,
Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship
Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes,
provide number)
Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes,
provide number)
I. U.S. Social
Security Number and/or Identification No.
Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to
work in the country (Yes or No)
work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special
Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for
position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License
Class/Type
position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License
Class/Type
M. Days available to
work
work
N. List any relatives
or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their
name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their
name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible
Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference P. Education
Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference P. Education
Q. License, Skills,
Training, Membership, & Recognition
Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference
SUBMIT
APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Plot 1577 Nsambya Road P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Plot 1577 Nsambya Road P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax: 0414-341-863 Or
by e-mail: kampalaHR@state.gov.
by e-mail: kampalaHR@state.gov.
