Job Title: Consular Associate (USEFMs)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Range: USD $48,225 /Per Year
Announcement Number: Kampala-2025-015-S
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. Embassy in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Associate position in the Consular office.
Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education Requirements:
- Completion of High School is required.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
- Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Experience:
- Option 1
- Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.
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- Option 2
- Two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).
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- Option 3
- One year of office administration (FP-08 (Training Level)).
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret security clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Language:
- English: Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate
- Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Skills And Abilities:
- Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff)
- Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
- Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
- Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
- Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
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: 14th September 2025
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