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Job Title: Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: USAID, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-9 (Ugshs 64,849,075 to 94,733,853 p.a. inclusive
of allowances)
of allowances)
Vacancy Announcement Number: 29-16
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.
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:
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist performs
technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Acquisition
& Assistance (A&A) team. Technical work involves supporting the
preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related
to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, conducting the
analysis, evaluation, and negotiation of a wide variety of acquisition and
assistance documents; maintains various procurement files and responsible for
the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to
permit the implementation and payment actions; or perform other similar work in
support of implementation and operation of mission programs.
technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Acquisition
& Assistance (A&A) team. Technical work involves supporting the
preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related
to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, conducting the
analysis, evaluation, and negotiation of a wide variety of acquisition and
assistance documents; maintains various procurement files and responsible for
the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to
permit the implementation and payment actions; or perform other similar work in
support of implementation and operation of mission programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US Embassy Acquisition
and Assistance Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree or the
host-country equivalent formal education in a relevant field, such as
business administration, economics, finance, marketing, commerce,
accounting, international trade, industrial management, and law is
required. - At least three years’ experience in a
progressively responsible work situation is required. One year of this
experience must have been gained in an acquisition or assistance related
field. - Excellent organizational, analytical,
negotiating, and time management skills, with strong proofreading skills
and attention to detail also required. - Show potential to acquire the ability to plan
and administer acquisition activities, and provide acquisition assistance
and support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner is
required. - Exhibit potential to gain the ability to
apply contracting regulations, procedures, and policies to individual
acquisition and assistance programs is required. - Demonstrated ability to work calmly,
tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the
ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards
throughout all phases of acquisition and assistance actions. - Proven ability to deal effectively with
high-level representatives of the US and Regional business community, with
senior managers in the USAID Mission and with senior level host government
representatives is required. - Broad working knowledge of public and/or
private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such
knowledge, is required. An understanding of US Federal and USAID
Acquisition Regulations, or knowledge and understanding of how to execute
and administer a complex acquisition portfolio, is desired, particularly
as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed
bidding, small purchase procedures, and that result in standard and established
contract types. - Broad knowledge and understanding of Regional
markets pertaining to program and project requirements for services and
commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US market and
pricing methods is desirable. - Language: This position requires Level IV
(fluency) in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional
languages common in Uganda is desired.
How to Apply:
All
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
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. - 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:
Application To:
Human
Resources Office
Resources Office
By
email at KampalaHR@state.gov
email at KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Your application will be reviewed if you have
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such
as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No
Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please
clearly indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the
DS-174 form.
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such
as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No
Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please
clearly indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the
DS-174 form.
Deadline: 3rd April 2016
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.
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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