Vacancy Number: 003/2013
“The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Program Coordinator in the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section.”
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: Two years of college or university studies in liberal arts or social sciences is required.
2. Work Experience required: Three years of work experience in public relations, office management, secretarial or managing executive services is required.
3. Language required: Level IV English ability (fluent written, spoken and reading) and Level III (Good working knowledge) in either Luganda, Swahili, Lusoga, Runyakitara or Acholi language ability is required.
4. Knowledge required: Must have good working knowledge of Uganda’s government institutions, local culture and civil society makeup. Knowledgeable of latest correspondence procedures, events planning and budgeting processes is required
5. Skills and Abilities required: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft programs, specifically MS Word and Outlook is required; excellent people skills; ability to prioritize work, work independently, on own initiative and under pressure; ability to give direction; detail-oriented; and strong writing skills.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at [email protected].
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5