The Ugandan Jobline

• United States Agency for
  International Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease
  Control
• Peace Corps

• Solicits requisite details
  and responds to inquiries for basic information from IRC contacts, mission
  staff, and walk-in clients.
• Pro-actively identifies
  and provides information on U.S. society, policies and practices, and MPP
  theme areas to key audiences.
• Assists with training new
  users or special groups on internet and other IRC reference materials and
  resources.
• Identifies and
  disseminates items of interest to Public Affairs staff by reviewing
  incoming documents and periodicals.
• Stays abreast of emerging
  information technology, and closely follows issues, articles, and reports
  relevant to MPP strategic goals.

• Recommends to the IRC
  Director target groups, identifies background information, and assists in
  planning and implementing IRC outreach in line with MPP goals and mission
  activities.
• Actively participates in
  outreach activities, including presentations on the full range of IRC
  resources and services.
• Support the IRC Director
  in the development of American Corners in target communities/facilities.
  Makes necessary book and equipment orders for American Corners and
  donation projects to outside institutions.
• Rigorously tracks the
  status of all orders to delivery.
• Plans, makes, and
  monitors arrangements for IRC programs, exhibits, book discussions, and
  training activities.
• Assists in the selection
  of materials for book exhibits, poster shows, and other programs in
  support of Public Affairs section activities.
• Offers advice to the PAO/
  CAO and IRC Director of anything needed to improve IRC
  programs/activities.
• Schedules appointments
  for researchers from government offices and other contacts. Briefs users
  on IRC services, and provides individual instruction to researchers using
  reference materials in the Center.
• Participates in professional
  organizations and conferences and maintains contact with information
  professionals to stay abreast of local developments and advise them of IRC
  services

• Recommends to the IRC
  Director the purchase of publications and products to expand and improve
  IRC holdings.
• Assists in the selection
  of books and videos for the American Spaces;
• Prepares orders for
  American Spaces, maintains purchase files, and tracks orders. Updates
  content of Follet Destiny Library Management system.
• Catalogs and classifies
  books and videos and performs other cataloguing duties as necessary.
• Identifies reference
  materials that are out of date or of marginal interest to the target
  audiences and recommends disposal/replacement to supervisor.

• The ideal candidate must
  have attained a university degree in business administration, liberal
  arts, or science.
• The ideal candidate
  should possess at least three years of progressive work experience in
  library services, office management, public relations, or project
  management in a medium to a large organization is required.
• Orientation to MPP goals,
  PD programs and objectives by PAO/CAO Instruction in IRC functions by
  PAO/APAO, IRC Associate Director, and Regional Information Officer. Prior
  training in electronic and telecom systems as necessary, as well as
  internet and database search methods is required.
• Language Proficiency:
  List both English and host country language(s) by level and
  specialization.
• Level IV (Fluent) in both
  written and spoken English is required.
• Extensive knowledge and
  understanding of electronic retrieval and delivery tools. Standard
  information science practices and procedures.
• General working knowledge
  of PD organization and objectives.
• Some knowledge of U.S.
  culture and society as well as U.S foreign policy is required.
• Excellent service
  orientation, communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Demonstrated ability to
  rapidly perform complex reference services and work effectively with
  American and local staffs.
• Possess the ability to
  plan, organize, and carry out assigned responsibilities, including a coordinated
  outreach plan.
• Work in close
  coordination with Public Affairs staff to determine resource needs to
  support mission is required.

• 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.

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