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Earn 47,000 US Dollars (174m UGX) as EFM – Political/Economic Program Assistant (Grants Coordinator) at United States US Embassy
Job Title: EFM – Political/Economic Program Assistant (Grants Coordinator)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Range: USD $47,419 /Per Year
Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-005 RA2
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador William W. Popp 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 U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified Eligible Family Member applicants for the Political/Economic EFM- Program Assistant (Grants Coordinator) position in the Political Economic office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Political Human Rights Officer and the overview of the Chief of Mission, for the conception, design, management and implementation of respective activities related to the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, the Democracy and Human Rights Fund, and various Washington-based grants.
- Small Grants- 65%
- Political/Economic Section Support- 35%
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education Requirements: Completion of two years college/university studies is required.
- Experience: Two years’ work experience with a governmental or non-governmental organization in either program, administrative or grant management is required.
- Language: Level 4 – Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate.
- Job Knowledge: Position requires professional and specialized knowledge of project management (including analysis, assessment, and advice to community organizations), contract drafting and interpretation, basic accounting and business skills, database and file system management and program coordination.
- Skills And Abilities: Must have excellent speaking and writing skills. Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational, time management, analytical skills and attention to detail. Good investigative instincts and research skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity are required. Proficient in Microsoft suites. Data entry skills are required, and accuracy is essential.
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.
Deadline: 19th December 2024
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