The Ugandan Jobline

• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• The Consular Assistant regularly reviews
  incoming NIV applications for completeness, performs data verification,
  and prepares cases for Consular officer adjudication.
• The incumbent advises members of the public
  orally and through written correspondence on application procedures and
  eligibility criteria.
• The incumbent prints approved visa cases, and
  at all times must ensure that controlled items such as visa foils, seals,
  etc. are handled in accordance with accountability procedures.
• The jobholder files visa applications and
  drafts and files correspondence, and will also be tasked with special
  projects such as customer service surveys, validation studies, verifying
  authenticity of documents, etc.
• The Consular Assistant will also be requested
  to serve as a translator when required.

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Consular
  Assistant should have completed two years full-time post-secondary education
  at college/university level with a Diploma in Social Sciences, Public
  Administration and Management, Secretarial, Development Studies, Law,
  Education, Human Resources Management, Project Planning, Business
  Administration, Marketing, Languages, Ethics and Development, Finance and
  Management.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in an
  office and public service environment is required.
• The Consular Assistant should have a sound
  knowledge of visa law and regulation, including immigrant visa regulations
  and the full range of Consular operations and computer applications.
• Broad working knowledge and understanding of
  local immigration policies and procedures is required.
• Fast and accurate data entry; ability to
  read, interpret, and act accordingly to complex regulations and instructions;
  work independently, exercise tact in dealing with the public; work under
  continuous pressure; exercise good judgment in referring cases to
  officers; write clear and concise correspondence.
• Proven ability to use local resources to
  research legislation and policy, and produce written information handouts
  for American citizens and visa applicants.
• Language Proficiency: List both English and host country
  language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV spoken and written
  English ability and Level II (Limited Knowledge) speaking/reading host
  country languages is required.

• Universal Application for Employment as a
  Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download
  it Here.  Please clearly
  indicate the position number and position title in this form.
• 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.

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