Job Title: Project
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: United States Embassy in Uganda (US Mission)
Department: U.S. Department
of Treasury
of Treasury
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US 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.
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 incumbent serves as an Assistant to the
U.S. Treasury Resident Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development (MFPED) in Kampala Uganda and will be responsible for the
following; conduct research and provide analyzed data collected from various
sources with regards to debt, budget, policies and other regulation; prepare
working drafts and briefing papers on complex and legal material; position is
responsible for the day to day administrative aspect of maintaining files,
reference materials and establishing and maintaining communication links with
private and public contacts.
U.S. Treasury Resident Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development (MFPED) in Kampala Uganda and will be responsible for the
following; conduct research and provide analyzed data collected from various
sources with regards to debt, budget, policies and other regulation; prepare
working drafts and briefing papers on complex and legal material; position is
responsible for the day to day administrative aspect of maintaining files,
reference materials and establishing and maintaining communication links with
private and public contacts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carries out research
and provides the Resident Advisor (RA) with summaries/analysis of data
collected from the Government a/o other sources with regards to debt,
budget, economic and statistical data and policies and regulations related
to the issuance and management of debt by the MFPED. Does research related
to investment of government funds, cash management, loans, capital
projects and other laws and regulations. - Prepares working
drafts of a variety of complex financial and legal material in narrative
and tabular material with a high degree of accuracy. This includes legal
and contractual documents, memoranda, correspondence, charts, excel
spreadsheets, statistical tables and PowerPoint presentations. - Intuitively prepares
drafts of briefing papers, official correspondence, and a variety of
special and routine reports. - Establishes and
maintains files, records and reference materials of the office. Retrieves
file information and references as required by RA. Establish communication
links with private and public sources for appropriate reference materials
to support project objectives. - Conducts a variety of
administrative duties, including but not limited to: screening visitors
and telephone calls to the RA; maintaining his/her calendar, scheduling
appointments with officials at all levels of the public and private sector
including an appropriate follow up procedure, as necessary; arranging
conferences; reviewing outgoing correspondence, reports. - Perform any other duties
as required by the designated supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the US Embassy Project
Assistant Vacancy must have completed a bachelor’s degree in economics,
commerce, finance, math, statistics, accounting, business studies,
secretarial studies or business administration is required. - At least four years progressive experience
in a major public or private financial institution with responsibilities
that include research and analysis of debt management, banking or finance
issues; scheduling and coordination of public contact activities (meetings
seminars, training and conferences); and demonstrated proficiency in
verbal, written communication and presentation skills of complex detailed
financial information material. - One additional year of experience working with
government officials, management and staff within the MFPED, the Bank of
Uganda (BOU), and/or local offices of the international finance community
(World Bank, ADB, IMF, USAID, EU) and/or commercial banks is also
required. - Detailed knowledge and understanding of
lending and investment concepts related to the banking or financial sector
is required. - Exhaustive knowledge in contracting, law
and policy related to debt and lending. - Possess the ability to comprehend complex
legal, technical, financial and economic documents. - Highly conversant in finance and
accounting principles including NPV, IRR and good working knowledge of
legal and financial analysis processes. - Excellent analytical skills as well as
proficiency in managing administrative procedures; Good interpersonal skills with ability to work
within structure of government agency; Computer literacy skill and qualifications
in MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Power Point, internet research and MS
Outlook is required. - Possess the ability to communicate
effectively with all officials in US Treasury, MFPED and other international
agencies is required.
Language Proficiency: List both English and host country
language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV (fluent) in written and oral
English and level III (good working knowledge) of Luganda, Lusoga, Lunyankore
and/or Alur/Acholi is required.
language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV (fluent) in written and oral
English and level III (good working knowledge) of Luganda, Lusoga, Lunyankore
and/or Alur/Acholi is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should
send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
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 [email protected].
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted
and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of
the email submission.
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.
Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 17th June, 2014
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.
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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