US Embassy Jobs – Content Management Assistant

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U. S. Mission, Uganda
Vacancy Number: 001/2013 
Job Title:        Content Management Assistant; FP-6; FSN-8
Position Location:  Chancery

 The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Content Management Assistant in the Public Diplomacy Section.
 
Note:  All applicants who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
Job Summary:  Responsible for creating audio and video content, and printed publications to present U.S. Mission programs, as well as maintaining the Mission website and producing visually-appealing frames for web content. Incumbent will produce podcasts and help manage their distribution to radio stations around Uganda, and in consultation with the Information Assistant and PAO, propose video stories to highlight programs and events throughout the Mission.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required:  Completion of secondary school (both ‘O and A’) level and a university degree in business administration, liberal arts or science is required.
2. Prior Work Experience:  Three years experience in communications media and audio-visual production is required.
3.  Language Requirement: Level IV (fluent – written and spoken) English ability is required.
4.   Knowledge: Thorough technical knowledge of computer and audio-visual equipment, as well as editing programs to include garage band, final cut pro, soundtrack pro, iMovie, and Motion. Broad knowledge of Ugandan history and current affairs.
5.   Skills:  Ability to establish and maintain effective working level contacts in the communications media and with Post’s contacts. Interest in developing a monitoring and evaluation program to track broadcast of podcasts. Demonstrated ability in photography and graphic design.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174).
2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet.
3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae.
4. 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.
5.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, 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. 
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
Deadline: 12th February, 2013
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