Earn over 70m Annually as USAID Program Management Specialist (M&E) at US Embassy

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Organisation: United
States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
USAID Office, Uganda
Salary Grade: UGX 70,716,460 to 102,625,095 p.a. inclusive of
allowances).
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.
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
USAID/Uganda Program Management Specialist (M&E) provides technical support
to technical teams and implementing partners to ensure that progress towards
development results is being systematically tracked and analyzed to support
decision making, accountability, learning and adjustments in strategies and
approaches.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
NOTE:  All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
  • The
    Program Management Specialist should hold a Master’s degree in social
    sciences, economics, demography, evaluation or management is required.
  • At
    least six years of progressively responsible, professional level
    experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programs.
  • Professional
    experience related to the development of monitoring and evaluation plans
    at different levels, design and management of evaluations, surveys and
    studies, operation of management information systems and reporting
    involving working with teams in dynamic environments.
  • Possess
    a thorough knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s development issues
    including familiarity with key government programs and their measurement
    frameworks, donor programs and a sound awareness of the country’s social
    economic environment.
  • Possess
    strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively
    within different team environments, demonstrated ability to guide,
    facilitate and collaborate with both internal and external counterparts to
    achieve quality results on time; strong conceptualization and
    problem-solving skills;
  • Possess
    excellent communication skills, including outstanding writing skills, with
    special attention to detail and yet succinct, timeliness, and quality;
    ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and
    conversant with the use of software analysis packages.
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: 11th
February 2015
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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