O’ Level US Embassy Careers – Warehouseman

Job Title:   Warehouseman
FSN-805
Organisation: United States
Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: FSN
Supply/Storekeeper Supervisor
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 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. 
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
  • United States Agency for International
    Development (USAID)
  • Centers for Disease Control
  • Peace Corps
Job Summary: The jobholder
is one of the employees of the non-expendable warehouse performing warehousemen
duties.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Event Support Items: Issue,
    record, deliver party items which includes tents, tables, chairs, dishes,
    glassware and flatware. Ensure all delivered items have been returned,
    cleaned and put under proper storage. If not returned, track down and keep
    inventory of these items.
  • Equipment and Tools:
    Responsible for safe keeping, inventory of ware house property, and,
    operating of both power and manual equipment’s/tools used in the
    warehouse. Report any breakages or damaged property to the Warehouse
    Supervisor.
  • Warehouse Duties: Meet and
    assist support flights in loading and unloading of equipment and supplies.
    Set up and arrange functions, clean/wash tents, chairs and tables. Move
    furniture, appliances and equipment. Load/off load furniture and equipment
    and place in Warehouse. Keep the Embassy warehouse and property clean and
    neat.
  • House Make-Readies: Deliver,
    place and set up furniture, appliances and welcome kit supplies in new and
    existing residences. Hang draperies and make beds and ensure house in
    order for new arrivals. Perform miscellaneous support functions which may
    include incidental driving duties to transport personnel, appliances and
    equipment to and from warehouse.
  • Inventory: Actively participate
    in physical inventory exercise, reconciliation duties and activities.
  • Warehouse Sales: Organize,
    deliver, arrange and tag furniture for auction at the site.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    the FSN Supply/Storekeeper Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting
each item.
  • The ideal candidate must hold an Ordinary
    Level Certificate of Education.
  • At least two years’ experience in
    warehouse work is required.
  • Level II English ability (Limited
    Knowledge) is required.
  • Ability to learn locations of various
    types of supply items and property items and to learn to recognize items
    by sight and from oral descriptions.
  • Physical ability to make safety decisions
    when moving furniture and operating power and manual equipment’s and tools
    is required.
  • Must hold a valid Ugandan driver license
    with good driving experience.
  • Language Proficiency: List both
    English and host country language(s) by level and specialization
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: 23rd April,
2014

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