United States Embassy Careers – Administrative Assistant / Travel Representative

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Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission
in Uganda
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Salary
Grade: FSN-7 (Ugshs28,606,023
to 41,210,417 p.a.. inclusive of allowances).
Job
Summary: The
primary purpose of this position is to serve as the administrative assistant /
travel representative to supervisory executive officer (EXO). The administrative
assistant will handle a variety of administrative requirements of the Executive
Officer. The job holder will also organise trave arrangements for Mission
personnel and temporary accomodation for official visitors and VIPs.
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
    applicant should  possess a
    university degree in secreterial studies, administration or a related
    field.
  • Four
    or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the travel
    field, administrative work or other closely related job roles.
  • Good
    understanding of office, administrative procedures and best practices.
    This should include general secreterial and office practices; regulations
    on unclassified correspondence control
  • Good
    records management.
  • Good
    command of grammar both spoken and written
  • Handle
    mail while needed
  • Demonstrated
    interpersonal skills and good team player
  • Must
    be familiar with computer software such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
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
Deadline:
9th December 2013
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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