Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Location: USAID,
DO1 Office, Uganda
DO1 Office, Uganda
Salary: FSN-10 (Ugshs.
58,213,135 to 83,870,107 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
58,213,135 to 83,870,107 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
Vacancy Number: 036-2014
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.
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 provides program management
expertise to the Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change team and
contributes to the implementation and financial management of the technically
complex portfolio..
expertise to the Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change team and
contributes to the implementation and financial management of the technically
complex portfolio..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Apply technical expertise to ENRCC activities 20%
- Provide technical
expertise to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the
ENRCC team’s biodiversity conservation and climate change activities. - Provide technical
information to the Mission, GOU officials, other Economic Growth Office
and Mission activity managers, and other partners as it relates to
biodiversity conservation, climate change, and other environmental issues
and constraints.
2. Manage ENRCC activities and implementing partners 50%
- Foster and build
collaboration, participation, and agreement among implementing partners in
the implementation and monitoring of USAID-funded biodiversity
conservation and climate change activities. - Review, critique and
approve project planning, implementation and monitoring documents
including work plans, quarterly and annual reports, project management
plans, etc. - Monitor activity
spending; review and respond to quarterly accruals and pipeline analysis. - Take a field-based
approach to monitoring implementation of biodiversity conservation and/or
climate change activities to ensure the accuracy of their reporting and
progress toward meeting project goals. - Ensure compliance and
adherence with USAID regulations in all aspects of project implementation.
3. Contribute to and collaborate with the Economic Growth Office and
other USAID/Uganda offices and teams to
achieve development results 10%
other USAID/Uganda offices and teams to
achieve development results 10%
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and
information on all issues that relate to effective implementation - of the biodiversity
conservation and climate change components of the Development Objective 1
Results Framework; its goal, purpose and objective; its design and
relationship to other initiatives in Uganda; its geographic target areas;
its participating partners; and its operating procedures and
methodologies. - Actively participate
fully in the achievement of EG Office and other Mission goals and
objectives by encouraging team work, facilitating the exchange of
information, and promoting effective management of integrated program
activities. - Provide information
and recommendations to the ENRCC Team Leader and EG Office Director and
Deputy Director on issues, implementation problems, funding limitations,
donor and government constraints and/or other constraints that may affect
achievement of desired results. - Assist in preparing
ENRCC input into the Mission’s Operating Plan, annual planning and
performance monitoring, including reporting on results achieved and
resources required. - Document key success
stories, prepare issue papers, background memoranda, presentations,
briefings, etc. as needed.
4. Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with GOU, the private
sector and development partners 10%
sector and development partners 10%
- Participate in meetings
and events and collaborate actively with appropriate GOU and private
sector institutions and organizations, development partners (e.g. donors,
multi-lateral development organizations, NGOS, etc.) to ensure effective
coordination and implementation of Mission biodiversity conservation
and/or climate change program activities. - Represent the ENRCC
Team in designated donor coordination meetings, and in advisory,
technical, or steering committee meetings dealing with biodiversity
conservation and/or climate change activities.
5. Managing relationships with other US government entities including
USAID/Washington, other Missions, the US Embassy, and others as needed 10%
USAID/Washington, other Missions, the US Embassy, and others as needed 10%
- Work in liaison with
USAID E3 and Africa Bureau Offices on technical, policy, and programmatic
issues related to biodiversity conservation, climate change and other
environmental issues. - Develop and maintain
working relationships with relevant staff in USAID/East Africa and acquire
knowledge of regional environmental issues and programs relevant to
Uganda. - Develop and maintain
strong working relationships with appropriate staff of the Embassy and
other U.S. Government agencies to ensure that effective coordination is
maintained.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each
selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
- The applicant should hold
a Master’s Degree in field relevant to development assistance such as
ecology, forestry, agronomy, biology, climate change or range science. - A minimum of six to
eight years experience of progressively responsible, professional
experience in the field of development. At least five years experience in
development assistance, or related work for USAID, other donor agencies,
host government organizations or private sector institutions. - Extensive knowledge of
supporting a comprehensive approach to biodiversity and conservation is
required including strategic planning, project development, monitoring and
reporting. - Training as a USAID
AOR/COR (i.e. project manager) in acquisition and assistance and project
management is required for the position; additional training in project
design and management, monitoring and evaluation, etc. may be necessary. - Comprehensive knowledge
of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices of biodiversity
conservation and/or climate change. - Detailed knowledge and
understanding of Uganda’s economic, political, social and cultural
characteristics and the history of development assistance, in particular
related to biodiversity conservation and/or climate change. Awareness of
Uganda’s development prospects and priorities related to biodiversity
conservation and/or climate change. - Solid understanding of
USAID’s business processes for acquisition and assistance including
planning, formation and administration; how to manage USAID’s procurement
and assistance instruments; and how USAID partners do business. - Possess the ability to
effectively prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment and decision-making
in a very fast paced, dynamic environment. Independently and effectively
plan, organize, manage and evaluate important and complex projects for individual
and team work. - Ability to obtain,
analyze and evaluate a variety of data and to organize and present it in
meaningful terms to others. - Excellent analytical
skills to review and provide substantive feedback on documents including
concept papers, program descriptions/scopes of work, annual submissions
for OPs and PMPs, oral and written feedback to implementing partners, and
other technical and programmatic documents. - Draft factual and
interpretive reports covering complex subject matter. - Provide information
and advice in an objective and fact-based manner. - Work closely with other
members of the Economic Growth Office and across the Mission to ensure
planning, monitoring and strategic coordination is integrated and
cohesive. - Coordinate with other
USG agencies including the U.S. military to ensure effective partnering
and leveraging of resources to achieve overarching Mission objectives. - Establish and maintain
positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including
senior level Government of Uganda colleagues, senior level managers and
technical staff of development partners, U.S.G. Chiefs of Party and
project staff, senior level representatives and influential people from
civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders in order to
represent and defend USAID development policies and programs and to
explain and interpret host-country attitudes, priorities, and concerns to
senior USAID official - Excellent
communication skills – oral and written – pertinent to all elements of work. - Excellent
interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, to deal effectively
with senior officials from all levels, manage divergent points of view,
set forth new ideas, etc. - High degree of
computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Language Proficiency: Level IV English 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: 11th 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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