Organisation: United States Embassy, US
Mission in Uganda
Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: USAID’s Democracy,
Governance and Conflict Development Objective (DO2) Office, Kampala, Uganda
Governance and Conflict Development Objective (DO2) Office, 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.
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 Conflict Specialist provides USAID/Uganda’s
Democracy, Governance and Conflict Development Objective (DO2) Team and the
Mission technical guidance and program implementation support in the conflict
area and the position is based in Kampala. Reporting to the DO2 Team Leader,
the Conflict Specialist provides primary assistance in conflict prevention,
mitigation and resolution activities and manages assigned activities within the
portfolio to help achieve the Mission’s strategic objective and results of its
conflict strategy. As principal activity manager for peace dialogue and
reconciliation activities, and key informant on conflict and reconciliation
issues, the Conflict specialist collaborates with the U.S. Embassy in Uganda,
and other U.S. Government agencies, Government of Uganda (GoU) and Ugandan
civil society partners, UN and private agencies and other Donors to maintain
dialogue with and obtain support from partners and stakeholders, and ensure
collaboration and agreement.
Democracy, Governance and Conflict Development Objective (DO2) Team and the
Mission technical guidance and program implementation support in the conflict
area and the position is based in Kampala. Reporting to the DO2 Team Leader,
the Conflict Specialist provides primary assistance in conflict prevention,
mitigation and resolution activities and manages assigned activities within the
portfolio to help achieve the Mission’s strategic objective and results of its
conflict strategy. As principal activity manager for peace dialogue and
reconciliation activities, and key informant on conflict and reconciliation
issues, the Conflict specialist collaborates with the U.S. Embassy in Uganda,
and other U.S. Government agencies, Government of Uganda (GoU) and Ugandan
civil society partners, UN and private agencies and other Donors to maintain
dialogue with and obtain support from partners and stakeholders, and ensure
collaboration and agreement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as Activity Manager and COR/AOR for
USAID/Uganda peace and security activities that support conflict
mitigation, peace and reconciliation processes in Uganda. The incumbent
prepares scopes of work for grants or contracts in support of the
Mission’s conflict activities, reviews and evaluates funding requests and
proposals, reviews technical performance reports and work plans and
sub-grants, monitors the spending and resource pipeline, mobilizes
resources to respond to the changing environment and monitors
implementation through regular field visits; - Offer technical support, guidance and
implementation support in the conflict area, coordinating with
AID/Washington, U.S. Embassy/Kampala, USAID/East Africa, implementing
partners, international organizations and bilateral donors in Uganda; - Provide assistance in conflict, amnesty,
and peace dialogue activities by: 1) identifying development assistance
needs and achievable results, in collaboration with GoU and partners, UN
and private agencies, 2) maintaining dialogue with and obtaining support
from partners and stakeholders, and 3) supporting DO Team efforts to
obtain AID/W agreement on results and financing, and country and
Mission-level approvals to initiate development activities; - Actively support and work with other
Mission members to develop the Mission’s country strategy statement and
operational plan in the area of conflict prevention, mitigation and
resolution; - Collaborate closely with the Team Leader
and other activity managers within DO2 and the Mission to conceive,
develop, and implement programs and activities related to conflict
prevention, mitigation and resolution; - Provide a full range of consultative,
advisory, and analytical services on complex conflict issues; - Works closely with Uganda government
Ministries and institutions regarding government strategies for conflict
mitigation and peace building, the Amnesty Act and its amendments, the
Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP), the
Karamoja Integrated Disarmament and Development Plan KIDDP) and the
National Development Plan and assist in informing USAID personnel of
changing strategies and programs; - Engage senior leaders in civil society and
UN and donor officials, on all issues related to conflict; - Support in organizing field visits to
conflict areas for high-ranking U.S. government and USAID Mission personnel; - Apply development expertise and project
management skills to promote successful implementation of complex,
multi-sectoral programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address
each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
- The ideal candidate for the USAID US
Embassy Conflict Specialist vacancy should possess a bachelor’s degree in
a related field. - At least 15 years of functionally
professional experience in the field of conflict studies, peace building,
reconciliation, or post conflict programming. - PFA training, COR/AOR Acquisition and
Assistance training and USAID Project Implementation, Monitoring and
Evaluation training. - Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience
with donor agency policies, regulations, and administrative procedures. - A dynamic individual, with strong
interpersonal skills and must have the ability to present concepts,
analysis of the conflict and recommendations in clear written and oral formats.
Candidates must also demonstrate an ability and understanding of best
practices in promoting “development” during conflict and post conflict.
Language Proficiency:
Level IV (fluent) in English is required. Excellent English language speaking
and writing skills required.
Level IV (fluent) in English is required. Excellent English language speaking
and writing skills 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:
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 [email protected]
at [email protected]
NB: Only electronic
submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
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.
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
0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 14th
April 2015
April 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.
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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