Earn over 100,000 Dollars Annually as Resident Legal Advisor at The United States Department of Justice

Friday, March 14, 2014   Embassy and Foreign Mission Jobs in Uganda , Law Jobs In Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Resident Legal Advisor

Organisation: United States Department of Justice

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Announcement Number: 14-CRM-OPD-052
Salary Range: $100,624.00 to $130,810.00 / Per Year

About United States Department of Justice:

The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime..

Job Summary: The Resident Legal Advisor will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of a justice sector technical assistance program. The objective is to strengthen Uganda’s capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate allegations of criminal conduct with a particular focus on combating terrorism. More specifically, the RLA will work with Uganda justice sector officials on:

• Legislative, procedural and policy reform;
• Improving the basic skills of investigators, prosecutors and investigating magistrates; and
• Improving Uganda’s capacity to pursue cases involving terrorism and cases involving transnational crimes.

The program will include regional responsibility for providing training opportunities for other members of the East Africa Community (Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda) to encourage development of more robust counterterrorism efforts in those countries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

All suitably qualified and interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least four (4) years post J.D. experience. Applicants must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Grade Specific Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Examples of specialized experience include: working as a lead attorney on felony level cases or specialized criminal litigation (i.e. violent crimes, homicide, narcotics), cross examining witnesses, and leading the work of support attorneys and paralegals.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies. You are required to respond to each competency in the occupational questionnaire portion of this announcement. Failure to respond to these questions may result in your being deemed not highly qualified for the position.

• Knowledge and experience as an attorney in the U.S. justice system.
• Knowledge of justice sector development with international legal and law enforcement partners.
• Knowledge of planning, designing, or leading projects or studies.
• Possess the ability to supervise employees.
• Knowledge of living abroad and working internationally.

How to Apply: 

I f you so desire the above vacancy, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes the Assessment Questionnaire and the Required Documents indicated below.

A complete application package must include:

1. Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).
2. Résumé - Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.
3. Assessment Questionnaire (you will be prompted to complete this when you apply online).
4. Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.
5. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):

• If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge(Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ or call 1-800-827-1000.

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Deadline: Monday, April 07, 2014 by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time

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United States Peace Corps (PC) Jobs - Training and Organizational Learning Manager

Friday, January 31, 2014   Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Education Jobs in Uganda , Embassy and Foreign Mission Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Training and Organizational Learning Manager

Organisation:   United States Peace Corps (PC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:   Peace Corps Uganda, Director of Programming and Training

About PC:

Peace Corps (PC) is an agency of the United States Government, which brings American volunteer development workers to assist Uganda in capacity building and technical assistance activities in Health, Education and Community Economic Development. There are about 160 Volunteers assigned to non-government organizations, government entities, clinics, colleges and schools. Peace Corps also aims to build cultural understanding between Americans and Ugandans.  All positions require excellent command of English, both spoken and written; native ability in spoken and written in at least one widely spoken Ugandan language.  The positions require extensive travel.

See http://www.uganda.peacecorps.gov/ for more details.

Job Summary: The Training and Organizational Learning Manager will primarily create, manage and coordinate systems and staff and volunteers where innovative and effective international level training and organizational learning flourishes. This involve planning, systems and administrative management of all training events for all Volunteer groups and ensure a systemic approach to incorporate learning into the organizational culture for Peace Corps Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Steers the training and programming team and other staff in designing and delivering all training programs and curricula that meets learners' needs for technical, cross-cultural, language, health, safety and security incorporating international headquarters and Uganda requirements for Volunteers, staff, trainees and homestay families.
• Works with senior staff to develop skills, set resources, and time to ensure quality of holistic organizational processes to disseminate and adopt new learning by staff and Volunteers.
• Develop strategies to create and sustain a continuous learning-organization culture for Peace Corps staff in their daily execution of duties.
• Develops and acquires new training and organizational learning methods from a variety of local and international development sources and implements those methods in collaboration with staff under the leadership and guidance of the Country Director, Director of Programming and Training Director of Management and Operations to improve and enhance training programs and to contribute to the learning culture of the organization.
• Oversees, coordinates and manages the training unit staff, and temporary training contractors.
• Creates and manages training budgets.
• Guides and collaborates in the preparation of training assessment criteria for trainees and trainers, including performance appraisal for all learners.  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a Master's Degree in any discipline, preferably in Education, Adult Education, Business Administration, or Organizational Behavior; or the equivalent in experience. 
• At least eight years’ experience in progressively more complex roles in training and/ or organizational management preferably with international, cross-cultural organization.
• Significant experience in managing a training unit including hiring part-time trainers, conducting training needs assessments, creating budgets, designing and evaluating complex multi-week trainings and deliver learning sessions that include international audiences or participants.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to strategize needs of learning organization and implement change for increased organizational effectiveness.
• Professional training and organizational development experience with excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Possess the ability to work independently with little or no supervision; good organization and time management skills; willingness to take initiative; teamwork skills; strong service attitude; personal integrity and strong interest in Uganda's development.

How to Apply:

All applications should be sent electronically via E-mail.

Please attach a Word formatted letter of interest and resume and names and contact information for three references to: applications@ug.peacecorps.gov. Also, please clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover email: “Training and Organizational Learning Manager. "All submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be returned.  You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified and invited for an interview. If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1). 

Deadline:   10^th February, 2014

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Job: Financial Analyst, FSN-435

Number: 098-2013
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: USAID, Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office
Salary: FSN-11 (Ugshs. 63,911,537 to 95,867,307 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
Deadline: 9th December, 2013


About US Embassy in 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 Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.


Job Summary: The Financial Analyst (FA) provides a full range of financial management and advisory services in support of USAID/Uganda Development Objective (DO) teams. He/she performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls. The incumbent provides professional financial guidance to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to thefinancial management aspects of proposed activities; participates as a key member of the technical/DO teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises, etc. In addition, the FA participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, closeout reviews, etc. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements; prepares and executes the annual audit management plan. The FA is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); and participates in the assessment of partner country public financial management and procurement systems. The FA reports to the Deputy Controller.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Analysis and Advisory Services (45%)
The FA:
· Provides professional financial advice to USAID/Uganda Mission management personnel on a range of issues related to the financial managementaspects of proposed activities, such as estimated costs and required budgets; internal controls; fiduciary risk management and compliance; and other issues.
· Contributes to USAID’s decision and policy making process by providing recommendations and suggestions for improving operational efficiencies, financial management practices, and the accuracy of financial reporting.
· Provides technical guidance on U.S. federal government and USAID rules and regulations to the technical DO teams, implementing partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and host government officials.
· Prepares the financial aspects of project design and procurement planning documents, such as budgets and financial plans for Implementation Letters, Grant Agreements, and other relevant implementing mechanisms.
· Assists activity managers in development of appropriate payment procedures in accordance with project implementation requirements.
· Performs reviews of financial terms and conditions on project agreements, project implementation orders, GLAAS requisitions, contracts, purchase and delivery orders, and lease and grant agreements for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures relating to accounting and fund controls.
· S/he will monitor the execution of such documents to ensure compliance with financial plans and report on the financial status of those instruments to the Controller and other Technical Office Directors or Team Leaders
· Participates as a key member of the technical (Development Objective) teams throughout the Program Cycle in activities such as periodic portfolio and/or project implementation reviews, procurement planning exercises and other such activities.
· Performs the quarterly project accounting analyses and supports the Technical Teams in development of accrual estimates. Identifies and recommends adjusting entries to the accounts to bring the project/program pipelines into accurate levels. Investigates any variances between projections and actual disbursements or accrued expenditure and provides the results to Activity Managers.
· Performs continuous and specific quarterly 1311 reviews for Mission’s activities to fully support outstanding Commitments, Obligations, Sub-Commitments and Sub-Obligations to provide support for the Controller’s 1311 Certification; conducts special analysis of historical accounting data and recommends management actions or alternatives which can be taken when the data discloses unfavorable trends, situations, and/or deviations from budget plans
2. Audits, Pre-award assessments, Financial and Compliance Reviews, Internal Control Assessment (40 %)
The incumbent:
Is responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID audit requirements for all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. She/he prepares and maintains the Mission’s audit inventory, which includes following-up on the receipt of audits from contracted audit firms, and also involves tracking the progress of open recommendations, and developing the annualaudit management plan. The Financial Analyst:
· Establishes and monitors the non-federal audit programfor NGOs based outside the United States. When required, requests and reviews copies of those audit reports evaluating any findings that may have an impact on the implementation of the DO Team activity.
· Follows up on the audit process until the final audit report is accepted and issued by RIG/Pretoria. This involves working closely with implementing partners, auditors and RIG/Pretoria to provide required support and guidance. This also entails drafting the scopes of work and reviewing final reports for each audit. She/he updates aid recipients on OIG approved eligible audit firms, and provides new guidance on audit requirements to recipients and the firms that audit them.
· Updates the Mission on the status of audits and recommendations. She/he notifies all relevant parties inside and outside the Mission of the initiation and completion of required audits to ensure proper participation in entrance and exit conferences.
· Serves as the Mission contact and subject matter expert on technical questions arising in the course of audits regarding USAID regulations and procedures. This includes attending entrance, mid-term and exit conferences with all parties related to audits.
· Coordinates correspondence with all stakeholders inside and outside the Mission, including senior management in the Mission and at Agency Headquarters in Washington, regarding all aspects of audit procedures from initiation to closure.
· Reviews audits for adequacy and compliance with requirements as specified in OMB-Circulars.
· Ensures that audit recommendations receive appropriate and timely management decisions from Mission Senior Staff and that the final actions on audit recommendations are achieved within required timeframes. This involves working closely with the COR/AORs, Activity Managers, Agreement Officer and implementing partners to coordinate the formulation, implementation and follow-up of management decisions as well as closure of open audit recommendations.
· Will jointly serve as USAID/Uganda’s Audit Management and Resolution Officer, responsible for all financial and performance audits, and the preparation and monitoring of the Mission’s annual audit plan.
· He/she will be responsible for preparation and/or review of Mission responses to the Regional Inspector General’s audit report recommendations, and for closing out audit recommendations with USAID/Washington’s Chief Financial Officer; and will liaise with Inspector General’s office, and advise the Controller and the Mission Director on the status of audits.
· Participates in the performance of various types of audits, financial reviews, pre-award assessments, and compliance reviews. These include control environment and risk assessments, cost effectiveness assessments, disbursement reviews, indirect cost rate reviews, pre-closeout and closeout reviews on USAID-funded organizations to determine the levels of accountability and adequacy of control environments within those entities.
· Oversees the OFM Annual Financial Review Plan for the DO Teams and actively leads/participates in the performance of financial reviews, internal control assessments and financial management trainings for implementing partners.
· Incumbent also will establish and implement annual plans for performing financial management reviews of the Mission’s implementing partners in Uganda; review the performance of implementing partners/agencies;
· Prepare site visit reports to detail findings and recommendations; and track and follow up on implementation of recommendations. When a review or an assessment is outsourced, She/he will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this award.
· Serves as the coordinator for all Mission Control Review Committee (MCRC) related issues and findings by tracking and monitoring actions required to strengthen internal controls in the Mission.
· He/she is responsible for conducting the annual review of the Mission’s internal control systems as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); guides and advises Mission staff on their responsibilities for maintaining effective internal control, operating systems and procedures; proposes recommended courses of action to correct management deficiencies and reported material control weaknesses, and takes responsibility for tracking the Mission’s progress in addressing progress made to remedy deficiencies/weaknesses.
3. Public Financial Management and Capacity Building (10%):
The incumbent:
· Participates in (a) rapid appraisals of host country systems; (b) assessments on public financial management and procurement systems; (c) host country contracting and/or financial management capability assessments as a precondition to award approvals and contracting capability certifications; (d) Host country and donor discussions on public financial management, procurement and other related forums.
· Advises Mission management on the reliability of host country systems, and the effectiveness of the underlying internal control; advise Mission management on weaknesses and possible recommendations. He/she identifies or coordinates the capacity building needs endorsed and/or determined from assessments conducted on the Host Government Agencies, both at the National and Local Levels, develops an Action Plan or a SOW to address those, and oversees implementation.
· In conjunction with assessments conducted, participates in the conduct of relevant FM training and technical assistance to the Host Country entity, aimed at strengthening internal controls and management systems; and at building the capacity of NGOs and Host Country Government Implementing Agencies.
4. Other Duties (5%)
· Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.


· The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required. In addition, a professional certification, (e.g. CPA or ACCA) is required. A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.
· Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in professional financial analysis, accounting or auditing; preferably with an international development organization or accounting firm, are required.
· Familiarization and on-the-job training on US Government accounting, USAID Financial Management, USAID Phoenix Accounting System and other USAID systems. A specific, tailored, recurring annual training plan including formal training and continuing education will be developed for the employee.
· Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency in speaking, reading and writing is required.
· Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); principles and accepted practices of Ugandan governmental and business institutions with regards to finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting; as well as governmental and not-for-profit accounting, budgeting and reporting are required.
· In-depth professional-level knowledge of development principles, concepts and practices, especially as they relate to performing audits of development programs and projects are highly desirable.
· Good working knowledge of USAID activity design, development, implementation and evaluation processes is essential.
· Knowledge of Public Financial Management systems, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Internal Control Framework, International auditing standards and related areas is highly desirable.
· Excellent skills and abilities in performing audits (financial and programmatic), internal control assessments, financial reviews, compliance reviews, etc. are required.
· Ability to perform sophisticated analysis of management controls and capabilities of partner/beneficiary organizations is required.
· Ability to evaluate financial aspects of activities and programs, institutional capacities and capabilities is required.
· Ability to present results and recommendations to a broad audience, both orally and in writing, is also required.
· Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as incumbent will frequently be working with the officials and staff of the Host government, Contractors, Grantees, and others who may be unfamiliar with USAID's programming and budgeting process.
· The incumbent must have solid verbal communication skills to be able to explain and interpret GOU attitudes, priorities and concerns to USAID officials, and to negotiate financial management and audit issues with appropriate GOU organizations and/or USAID implementing partners, technical advisors, counterparts, and peers.
· Excellent writing skills are required in order to prepare regular audit reports to the Regional Inspector General of USAID.
· The ability to work effectively in a Team environment, and to achieve consensus on policy, program/project, and administrative matters is required.
· Strong IT skills are required to be able to effectively understand and process the systems and data that form the heart of the task performed in this position


How to Apply:
Applications should include the following documentation
(i) A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174) – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
(ii) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v) Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.
Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, THOSE WHO APPLIED BEFORE NEED NOT APPLY, AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Clearly indicate the position applied 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 all documents in one attachment.
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5

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Job: Administrative Specialist

Job Description

All Qualified Employees : Administrative Specialist OSC;
FP-06, FSN 08 : October 31, 2013 : November 13, 2013 : Full time (40 hours)
After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal. Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1.    Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2.    Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3.    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.
4.    Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
5.    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

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae. 3. 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. 4. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/ certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Office By email at KampalaHR@state.gov. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. Clearly indicate the position applied 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. Telephone: 0414-306001/ 0414-259-791/5

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Job: Voucher Examiner

Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Vacancy Number: 090/2013
Duty Station: USAID, OFM Office, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-8 (Ugshs. 38,988,039 to 58,134,949 p.a. inclusive of allowances)
Deadline: 11th November 2013


Job Summary: The job holder examines, analyzes and recommends for payment a variety of difficult and complex vouchers, including claims against contracts, purchase orders, grants, cooperative agreements and complex travel vouchers; ensures that claims/payments request documents are valid and accurate; the expenditures presented for reimbursement are consistent with the terms and conditions as stated in the contracts or grants; and that they are adequately supported by proper and sufficient documentation.


For a full job description, please visit the link below with all duties and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The candidate should possess a university in accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field.
At least four years of progressively responsible experience in voucher examination/accounts payables, accounting/auditing or related budget and fiscal work.
Language Requirement: Must be fluent in the English language.
General familiarity with accounting principles and concepts, financial management and reporting procedures.
Excellent computer skills are required.
Ability to comprehend and logically, accurately and properly apply the voucher examination process, various and detailed technical program regulations, terms, and conditions as exist.
Must have tact and ability to explain clearly and convincingly the rationales for payment disallowances.
Demonstrable analytical and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work under limited supervision, and to organize and prioritize work schedules is also critical.
Incumbent must also be able to undertake a critical review of vouchers, applying technical skills together with existing general rules and regulations to each and every voucher submitted for payment and liquidation.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.


How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US 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:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov


NB: Only 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.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5


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.

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Job: Project Management Specialist (M&E-Learning)

Employer: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Vacancy Number: 084/2013

Location: USAID, DO2 Office, Uganda

Salary Grade: FSN-10  (Ug shs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107   p.a. inclusive of allowances).

Deadline: 25^th September 2013

Description

The Project Management Specialist (M&E Learning) offers leadership, guidance and overall direction to the entire Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) office on monitoring and evaluation of its activities in peace building/conflict mitigation, governance and accountability, political processes, human rights, rule of law and elections.  The incumbent is Development Objective Two’s (DO2) primary liaison to Program, Policy and Development Office and is the principal coordinator of monitoring and evaluation for all DO2 activities, and working with the Economic Growth and Health/Education technical offices to ensure governance concepts are captured in their programs and strategies.   With the emphasis placed on program performance indicators, the incumbent is responsible for implementation, management and tracking results of the overall DO2 Team Performance Management Plan (PMP), which serves as the primary tool for planning and management of the collection of performance data and for compliance with mandated measurement criteria.  S/he will assist the DRG Team and the Gulu office to capture lessons learned success stories and providing qualitative analysis of DRG activities. 

For a full job description, please visit the link below with all duties and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The candidate should hold a master’s Degree relevant to development assistance, such as public or business administration, political science, sociology, economics, international development or a closely related field.
• The candidate should possess five years of progressively responsible, professional level experience in planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, field research, and capacity building in large governmental or international organizations.
• Monitoring and evaluation of democracy/governance programs is desirable. 
• Demonstrated record of preparing independent analytical work from either primary or secondary sources and some specialized training or experience in monitoring and evaluation is desirable.  This position requires experience in a management capacity, political analysis, program reporting, and monitoring.
• Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language.  
• Knowledge and understanding of host-country historic, economic, social and political characteristics and an understanding of development in Uganda.
• Knowledge of the objectives and operations of the program activities of other international donor organizations is highly desirable.
• This position requires the ability to quickly acquire a thorough knowledge of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures and documentation and the objectives, methodology and status of projects assigned. 
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.  The position involves the ability to quickly learn new systems within USAID and serve as an effective liaison with a wide array of individuals and institutions is essential. 
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a team and with the Gulu office is required.  The incumbent must have strong writing skills and be able to prepare clear, substantive reports and briefing papers in English in a timely manner. 
• Computer literacy is essential, including competency in word processing and the use of complex spreadsheet programs. 
• S/he must possess a familiarity with a wide range of issues, such as program evaluation, democracy and governance, economic growth, health and education. 
•  The M&E Learning Advisor must have the ability to develop a thorough understanding of USAID and host-government policies and procedures.  This work requires flexibility and ability to react to changing systems with sound analysis and the ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the US 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:

Human Resources Office

By email at KampalaHR@state.gov

NB: Only 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.

Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.

Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5

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.

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