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Job Title:  Human Resources Specialist, FSN-10,
FS-5                         
Organisation: United
States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Vacancy Announcement Number:  055/2014
Salary:   FSN-10 (Ugshs. 70,716,460 to
102,625,095  p.a. inclusive of
allowances)
About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda.  The United
States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi 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
  • Peace
    Corps
Job Summary: The
incumbent serves as the senior Locally Employed (LE) Human Resources (HR)
Specialist and advisor to the American Regional Human Resources Officer (RHRO)
and assists the Human Resources Officer (HRO) in implementing, directing and
performing all functions of the Human Resources Office which provides human
resources services to American and local employees of the Embassy, and its
associated agencies. Job holder supervises three HR staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
Note: All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
  • The
    ideal candidate for the US Embassy job opportunity should hold a
    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Public/Business
    Administration is required.
  • At
    least four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
    human resources administration, plus one year of supervisory experience is
    required.
  • Level
    IV (fluent) English (speaking, reading and writing) is required. Level II
    (limited) in one local language (speaking, reading) is also required.
  • Excellent
    managerial and interpersonal skills are required. Must be tactful with
    good judgment and ability to maintain effective working relationships with
    employees and supervisors; must be personable and be able to inspire
    confidence in all staff members; must be discreet and able to handle
    sensitive information.
  • Facility
    in use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel) is
    required.  Keyboarding skills that
    include both speed and accuracy are required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working
with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly
adhere to the following:
  • Universal
    Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
    (DS-174) Download
    it Here    .
  • A
    current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • 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.
 Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at
KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB:
Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the
position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types
such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all
documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 1st October, 2014
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.
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