Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Organisation: United States
US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-6 Ugshs
41,892,912 p.a inclusive of allowances
41,892,912 p.a inclusive of allowances
Vacancy Announcement Number:
23-17
23-17
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic
relations with Uganda for over 30 years.
Ambassador Deborah R. Malac 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 Deborah R. Malac 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 (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The
Administrative Assistant will be
responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties for the
Facilities section of the General Services Office of the United States Embassy
in Kampala.
Administrative Assistant will be
responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties for the
Facilities section of the General Services Office of the United States Embassy
in Kampala.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting
each item.
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting
each item.
- The applicants for the United States US
Embassy Administrative Assistant career placement should have completed
two years of post-secondary studies in Secretarial studies,
administration, management from a university or technical institute is
required. - A minimum of two years of progressively
responsible secretarial positions is required. - Typing speed of 40 w.p.m.
- Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge
of MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, presentations (PowerPoint) and e-mail
systems. - Broad knowledge of general office
management and administrative procedures.
- Familiarity with sections 14 and 15 of the
Foreign affairs Manual and the Mission organization. - The applicant should have the ability to
provide additional training services and provide support to time and
attendance programs. - Language: Level 3 English
ability (good working knowledge) is required. Level 3 Luganda or Runyakitara Required.
This will be tested.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following
the instructions below;
United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following
the instructions below;
- Applicants shall be required to register
under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click
Here - You will receive confirmation of
registration and proceed to apply. - On completion of this process you will
receive an auto response via your email.
NB: Applicants claiming a
U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming
eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s
Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with
an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is
submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written
documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will
not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a
U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment
Policy (FMEP).
U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming
eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s
Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with
an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is
submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written
documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will
not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a
U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment
Policy (FMEP).
Deadline: 18th July 2017
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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