U.S. Embassy in Uganda Management Assistant Jobs in Uganda

U.S. Embassy in Uganda Management Assistant Jobs in Uganda

U.S. Mission: Uganda

Announcement Number: Kampala-2022-052

Position Title: Management Assistant

Opening Period: 11/7/2022 – 11/18/2022

Series: 0120

Grade: FP-08

Salary: USD 34,770 p.a. (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Who May Apply: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or declared Members of Household (MOHs); dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Secret security clearance

Duration Appointment: FMA not to exceed 5 years

Summary

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Management Assistant.

The work schedule for this position is: Part Time, 20 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties

Provides full administrative and clerical support to all Embassy sections including filling in for all direct hire/EFM Office Management Specialists during temporary absences/periods of short staffing.

Incumbent shall assist in managing special projects including CODELs and POTUS’ and escort pouch when required.

Incumbent shall work on temporary basis and supervised by the Management Counselor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Completion of secondary (high) school is required.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of administrative or secretarial experience is required.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of correspondence procedures and general customer service is required.

Knowledge of office protocol matters, logistics and related office requirements is required.

Evaluations

Language: Level III (good working knowledge) reading/ speaking/ writing in English is required. This may be tested.

Skills and Abilities

Typing level II (40wpm) is required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet is required.

Ability to work flexible hours is required.

Must be tactful, possess good judgment and be able to communicate with employees at all levels.

Ability to accurately proofread written material to eliminate errors, well-organized, ability to meet deadlines and to work in a multi-tasking environment is required.

Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic numerical skills required. This may be tested.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.

Other Information

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.

Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference

Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Further, the following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.

Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may not be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.

If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the position for at least one year from the date of hire, and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret security clearance.

All applications must be submitted online.

Required Documents

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

High school diploma

Copy of Orders

DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

Application Deadline: 18th November 2022

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Uganda Management Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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