Job Title: Project Engineer
Employer: The Rural Electrification Agency
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013
Responsibilities
• Planning of projects and in particular be involved in the following activities : Appraising community projects
• Review of feasibility studies
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities
Key Result Areas
• To participate in planning and development of projects
• To supervise project implementation .
Person Specifications
• A good Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University with a bias in heavy current .
• Well developed interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
• Not more than 28 years of age.
How to apply
Interested Ugandans , who meet the above requirements should submit applications which should be received at the right time .
The applications , which should include , forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials , should be addressed and delivered to;
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
2nd Floor , House of Hope
Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala-Uganda
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Protocol Specialist Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda
Job Title: Protocol Specialist; FP-5 FSN-9
Employer: US Embassy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 25th Aug 2013
"The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Protocol Specialist."
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Protocol Specialist. S/he provides protocol guidance and assistance to the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and other Mission officers and coordinates official representational events, including those events taking place at the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission residences. Incumbent coordinates closely with host government officials and other members of the host government. Incumbent supervises the junior protocol assistant and is supervised by the Ambassador's Office Manager.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: Completion of both 'O' and 'A' level is required. Completion of a university degree in business administration, liberal arts, or science is required.
2. Work Experience required: Five years of progressive work experience assisting managing directors, chief executive officers, members of boards managing protocol activities, office management, public relations, secretarial or managing executive services is required.
3. Language required: Level IV (fluent - written and spoken) English ability is required.
4. Knowledge required: An extensive knowledge of host government political, social, economic, cultural, and commercial leadership is required. A comprehensive knowledge of Ugandan protocol guidelines, general etiquette, social usage and customs or issues affecting offices and individuals with which post has contact, is required. Familiarity with the government and private business hierarchies are also required. Familiarity with American culture, U.S. policies and interests, and social customs is preferred.
5. Skills and Abilities required: Ability to deal effectively and discreetly with high level official, political, social and business figures is required. Ability to use Windows based computer applications including MS Word, and Excel, and excellent typing skills is required. Initiative, discretion and the ability to work independently is required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and maturity to deal comfortably with high ranking officials from both Ugandan and the U.S. is required. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.
Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1.Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2.Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3.Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4.Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
5.Currently employed Not Ordinarily Residents hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
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 current resume or curriculum vitae.
3. 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.
4. 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.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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
Employer: US Embassy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 25th Aug 2013
"The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Protocol Specialist."
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Protocol Specialist. S/he provides protocol guidance and assistance to the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and other Mission officers and coordinates official representational events, including those events taking place at the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission residences. Incumbent coordinates closely with host government officials and other members of the host government. Incumbent supervises the junior protocol assistant and is supervised by the Ambassador's Office Manager.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: Completion of both 'O' and 'A' level is required. Completion of a university degree in business administration, liberal arts, or science is required.
2. Work Experience required: Five years of progressive work experience assisting managing directors, chief executive officers, members of boards managing protocol activities, office management, public relations, secretarial or managing executive services is required.
3. Language required: Level IV (fluent - written and spoken) English ability is required.
4. Knowledge required: An extensive knowledge of host government political, social, economic, cultural, and commercial leadership is required. A comprehensive knowledge of Ugandan protocol guidelines, general etiquette, social usage and customs or issues affecting offices and individuals with which post has contact, is required. Familiarity with the government and private business hierarchies are also required. Familiarity with American culture, U.S. policies and interests, and social customs is preferred.
5. Skills and Abilities required: Ability to deal effectively and discreetly with high level official, political, social and business figures is required. Ability to use Windows based computer applications including MS Word, and Excel, and excellent typing skills is required. Initiative, discretion and the ability to work independently is required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and maturity to deal comfortably with high ranking officials from both Ugandan and the U.S. is required. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.
Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1.Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2.Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3.Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4.Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
5.Currently employed Not Ordinarily Residents hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
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 current resume or curriculum vitae.
3. 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.
4. 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.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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
Feed The Future Coordinator Careers at US Embassy -
Job Title: Feed The Future Coordinator (FtFC) – (3 positions)
Employer: US Embassy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 21st Aug 2013
Background:
Feed the Future is the United States Government's global hunger and food security initiative. It supports country-driven approaches to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and forge long-term solutions to chronic food insecurity and under-nutrition. These three food security positions are based in Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu as noted below.
Purpose of Position.
These positions are aimed at providing technical leadership and expertise to Peace Corps’ Feed the Future Interagency Partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work within Peace Corps’ FtF team to define and implement Peace Corps’ feed the future and food security activities in assigned region.
• Coordinate with USAID/Uganda, regarding the post’s food security activities.
• Compile program reports for PC/Uganda, USAID/Uganda and PC/HQ to demonstrate the use and impact of PC/Uganda’s contributions to Feed the Future.
• Develop over 40 Volunteer work sites with partners throughout Uganda.
• Provide technical resource information and technical training and coaching to Volunteers and their counterparts, utilizing, where effective, the Volunteer Agriculture Think Tank.
• Assist Volunteers in monitoring their work and reporting outcomes.
• Co-develop, manage and engage a Project Advisory Committee to contribute to program effectiveness..
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: Master in Business, Agro-business, Marketing, Agriculture or related field or appropriate education and professional experience mix.
• Experience: 5 years required, 10 years is desirable, in the field of marketing and agribusiness, finance and business, agro business development.
• Peace Corps Uganda is looking for a dynamic and experience professional in agriculture/business field to fill the Feed the Future Coordinator positions. The applicants should have the passion and creative drive to join this project technically supporting over 40 Volunteers in Uganda to promote better harvest handling techniques and field-to-market solutions, to enable Ugandan farmers and farming associations to develop strong business skills and access to financial markets.
• Looking for skills in networking, negotiation, partnership development, and the ability of strategic thinking that can support, guide and nurture Volunteers’ and host organizations towards shared goals. Ability to work independently with little supervision; good organization and time management skills; willingness to take the initiative; teamwork skills, strong service attitude; personal integrity; strong cross-cultural skills; strong interpersonal skills, strong interest in Uganda’s development; and willingness to live in the area of work (Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara) and travel extensively.
HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS AT THE PEACE CORPS
All submissions should be electronic.
Please submit a Word formatted letter of interest and resume and names and contact information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover email: “Feed The Future Coordinator”– and specify the preferred location: “Kampala”, or “Mbarara” or “Gulu.” Submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified and invited for an interview. If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1).
Employer: US Embassy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 21st Aug 2013
Background:
Feed the Future is the United States Government's global hunger and food security initiative. It supports country-driven approaches to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and forge long-term solutions to chronic food insecurity and under-nutrition. These three food security positions are based in Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu as noted below.
Purpose of Position.
These positions are aimed at providing technical leadership and expertise to Peace Corps’ Feed the Future Interagency Partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work within Peace Corps’ FtF team to define and implement Peace Corps’ feed the future and food security activities in assigned region.
• Coordinate with USAID/Uganda, regarding the post’s food security activities.
• Compile program reports for PC/Uganda, USAID/Uganda and PC/HQ to demonstrate the use and impact of PC/Uganda’s contributions to Feed the Future.
• Develop over 40 Volunteer work sites with partners throughout Uganda.
• Provide technical resource information and technical training and coaching to Volunteers and their counterparts, utilizing, where effective, the Volunteer Agriculture Think Tank.
• Assist Volunteers in monitoring their work and reporting outcomes.
• Co-develop, manage and engage a Project Advisory Committee to contribute to program effectiveness..
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: Master in Business, Agro-business, Marketing, Agriculture or related field or appropriate education and professional experience mix.
• Experience: 5 years required, 10 years is desirable, in the field of marketing and agribusiness, finance and business, agro business development.
• Peace Corps Uganda is looking for a dynamic and experience professional in agriculture/business field to fill the Feed the Future Coordinator positions. The applicants should have the passion and creative drive to join this project technically supporting over 40 Volunteers in Uganda to promote better harvest handling techniques and field-to-market solutions, to enable Ugandan farmers and farming associations to develop strong business skills and access to financial markets.
• Looking for skills in networking, negotiation, partnership development, and the ability of strategic thinking that can support, guide and nurture Volunteers’ and host organizations towards shared goals. Ability to work independently with little supervision; good organization and time management skills; willingness to take the initiative; teamwork skills, strong service attitude; personal integrity; strong cross-cultural skills; strong interpersonal skills, strong interest in Uganda’s development; and willingness to live in the area of work (Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara) and travel extensively.
HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS AT THE PEACE CORPS
All submissions should be electronic.
Please submit a Word formatted letter of interest and resume and names and contact information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover email: “Feed The Future Coordinator”– and specify the preferred location: “Kampala”, or “Mbarara” or “Gulu.” Submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified and invited for an interview. If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1).
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