U.S Embassy in Uganda EFM - Acquisition and Assistance Specialist - Entry Level (USAID) Jobs in Uganda

U.S Embassy in Uganda EFM - Acquisition and Assistance Specialist - Entry Level (USAID) Jobs in Uganda

Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the cognizant Mission Contracting/Agreement Officer, by performing a variety of A&A duties including, writing grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other procurement instruments, and preparing amendments/modifications to such instruments in support of the Mission. The Specialist reviews and recommends approval or revision of requisitions in the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS); reviews and recommends approval or revision of statements of work (SOW); drafts A&A solicitation documents; performs cost and price analysis; analyzes A&A offers or applications received; drafts A&A award instruments and modifications; analyzes budgets; recommends special A&A award requirements; writes memoranda of negotiation; and, prepares other required documentation.

The Specialist maintains up-to-date A&A files and records, manages Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs), and supports award closeout.

The Specialist provides guidance to supported Teams related to A&A award modifications. The Specialist is responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities under the mentorship of more senior Office employees.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education:

Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Commerce or Law.

Requirements:

Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in acquisition and assistance, development assistance, or a position that requires closely related skills, such as program management, law, or financial management, is required.

One year of this experience must have been gained working in a position equivalent to responsibilities in this job description or an occupation that requires similar skills.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of public and/or private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge, is required.

An understanding of USG A&A regulations and policies, and/or knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a complex acquisition and assistance portfolio, and/or the ability to quickly gain such

understanding, is required, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, simplified acquisition procedures, and that result in standard and established contract types.

Language:

DS 438 and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency, speaking and reading; English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required. This may be tested.

Skills and Abilities:

The ability to plan and administer simple A&A activities and provide A&A support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner, is required.

The ability to apply contracting and assistance regulations, procedures, and policies to acquisition and assistance programs involving few complexities, is required.

Skill in solving practical problems relating to A&A is required.

An ability to deal effectively with mid- to high-level representatives of the US, local, and regional business community, and with colleagues in USAID Missions and/or host governments throughout the region, is required.

Skill in the use of most elements of the Microsoft Office suite is required.

Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, are required.

The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict Confidentiality, and Meet All Standards of Conduct/ethics Standards in accordance with US law throughout all phases of the A&A process, is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S Embassy in Uganda EFM - Acquisition and Assistance Specialist - Entry Level (USAID) Jobs in Uganda

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