Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy Announcement Number:
057/2014
057/2014
Salary: FSN-8 (Ugshs. 43,553,944 to
62,983,805 p.a. inclusive of
allowances)
62,983,805 p.a. inclusive of
allowances)
About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in
Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed
diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uga
Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed
diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uga
nda. The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S
Mission to Uganda are:
Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The US Embassy jobholder serves as the assistant and advisor to the HR
Specialist and HR Officer on all Mission-wide American issues regarding
administration of the American personnel program at the embassy, including in
and out processing of American staff, welcome to Post, arrival and departure TM
channels, managing the accreditation process and may be required from time to
time to advise American staff on benefits information. Also responsible for maintaining the American
staffing pattern and assisting non-State agencies’ American staff on U.S.
personnel operations.
Specialist and HR Officer on all Mission-wide American issues regarding
administration of the American personnel program at the embassy, including in
and out processing of American staff, welcome to Post, arrival and departure TM
channels, managing the accreditation process and may be required from time to
time to advise American staff on benefits information. Also responsible for maintaining the American
staffing pattern and assisting non-State agencies’ American staff on U.S.
personnel operations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NB: All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The US Embassy Human Resource Assistant
must hold a university degree in Human Resources Management, Public
Administration, Business Administration, or Education is required. - At least three years office experience in
administrative or human resources operations is required. - Level IV (fluent) English (speaking,
reading and writing) is required. - Must be tactful with good judgment and
ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and
supervisors; must be personable and be able to inspire confidence in all
staff members; must be discreet and able to handle sensitive information. - Ability to draft cables, letters and
correspondence in English. - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
Office suite, including Word and Excel) is required. Keyboarding skills that include both
speed and accuracy are required. - Good knowledge and understanding of the
organizational structure of the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other
GOU entities. - Familiarization with pertinent
regulations of the various agencies at Post to include State and
Non-State. A very good knowledge of 3 FAM, Standardized Regulations, HR
(ICASS) services, diplomatic ranks and similar is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US
mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the
following:
mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the
following:
- Universal Application for Employment as a
Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here. - A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- 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,
transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit
Application To:
Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied
for in the subject area of the email submission.
for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as
Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in
one file attachment.
Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in
one file attachment.
Telephone:
0414-306001/259-791/5
0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 1st October, 2014
The US Mission in Kampala 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. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
