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Job Title:   Emerging Voices Exchanges/Education Outreach Coordinator

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 70,307,688 /Per Year

Position Number: Kampala-2023-075

About US Embassy:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Natalie E. Brown 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 Emerging Voices (EV) Exchanges/Education Outreach Coordinator coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for youth and communities that are not included in traditional U.S. diplomatic engagement, such as civil society groups and populations without traditional access to youth development activities.  Coordinates Mission Public Diplomacy (PD) education engagement with EV audiences, reaching youth, minorities, and those who influence them through targeted Mission outreach to secondary schools; promotion of American Studies content and curricula in institutions of higher learning; and promotion of academic study in the United States through EducationUSA advising programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Development and Implementation (60% of time)

• General: Plans, implements, and coordinates exchange programs to engage youth and non-traditional audiences and to expand Mission access to priority EV communities.  Manages Ugandan components of Department of State (DOS)-funded programs and develops Mission-designed virtual and in-person exchange activities.  Is responsible for carrying out all aspects of Ugandan inbound and outbound exchange programs for EV audiences.  For U.S. government (USG) programs implemented by Ugandan organizations, ensures that partners comply with USG requirements.
• Engages high school and university students, teachers, and professors to expand Mission access to EV communities that are priorities for Mission interests. Plans and implements activities and projects to provide students and community leaders with access to accurate information about the United States, encourage and support increased study in the United States, and identify school and community leaders as prospective Mission contacts.  Draws on the full range of programs funded by DOS PD bureaus; develops Mission-designed education activities, projects, and initiatives; and recommends opportunities for grants and public/private partnership agreements to expand the impact of USG investment.  Recruits credible Ugandan voices and institutions to support Mission education outreach.  Collaborates with the Strategic Content Coordination (SCC) team to produce and disseminate multimedia content to market and promote awareness of Mission EV exchange programs and Mission education outreach activities.  Assesses progress toward performance goals; evaluates and reports on project outcomes.
• Outbound Exchanges: Identifies and recruits Ugandan participants for U.S. exchange programs and participates in applicant review and selection.
• Inbound Exchanges: U.S. Youth Exchanges (often minors): Identifies placement options for inbound participants.  Particularly if participants are minors, develops policies to mitigate the risks of placement with Ugandan families/institutions.  Organizes arrival orientations; maintains smooth communication among local implementers, participants, and the Mission; solves problems arising from Ugandan implementer deficiencies; U.S. Subject Matter Experts:  Identifies and recommends strategic objectives for programs and the appropriate host institutions to meet those objectives; concludes agreements with host institutions for work plans, including cost sharing.  Coordinates/provides logistical and administrative support for visiting experts; conducts arrival orientations.
• American Studies: Develops broad contacts among professors and students to advocate for and create opportunities to enhance American Studies content and curricula.
• Study in the United States: Provides accurate and comprehensive information and advice to students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and local and national government officials regarding study abroad opportunities at U.S. higher education institutions (HEIs).
• Outreach to Schools and Communities: Identifies schools that facilitate Mission access to communities of particular importance to Mission priorities.

Strategic Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation (15% of time)

• Designs and actively plans at least one year in advance virtual, academic-year, and short-duration exchange programs to engage EV audiences; coordinates planning with PD and Mission colleagues and works with Ugandan secondary and tertiary education students, teachers, and professors.

Administrative Functions (15% of time)

• Budgeting and Financial Resources: Prepares and monitors the annual and individual project budgets for EV exchanges, initiatives, and education outreach programs.  Contributes to the overall PD annual budget submission in consultation with the Public Engagement Specialist (or PAO designee) and Resource Coordination unit.
• Fundraising: Works with the PAO (or PAO designee) on PAO-led fundraising for countrywide EV exchange and education programs.

Intra- and Interagency Coordination (10% of time)

• Develops strong working contacts with Mission offices and agencies whose goals and objectives align or overlap with EV exchanges. Coordinates exchange programs across the Mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The applicants for the United States US Embassy Emerging Voices Exchanges/Education Outreach Coordinator job opportunity should hold a university degree in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Education, Social Sciences, or local equivalent is required.
• At least three years of experience is required, with communications, public engagement management, or education duties as components of the work. Prior experience in an international, academic, or governmental work environment is required.
• Must have general knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods. A thorough understanding of the attitudes and preferences of the EV audience sector in Uganda, including the regional, ethnic, social, cultural, linguistic, and other factors and institutions that shape those attitudes, is required.  Detailed knowledge of Ugandan secondary and tertiary academic institutions, education, exchanges, and youth programs is required.  Detailed knowledge of Ugandan standards of instruction and curriculum relating to the United States, and general standards and practice for education systems and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is required.  Detailed knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, the college application process, standardized entrance exams, and financial aid is required, as is knowledge of the U.S. political system, American history, literature, culture, and geography.  General knowledge of the latest trends within the academic field of American Studies is required.  Familiarity with virtual applications and technologies, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and digital tools used by students, teachers, and professors, is required.
• Language: English: Level (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. This may be tested.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 23^rd October 2023

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