U.S. Embassy in Uganda Political Assistant Jobs

U.S. Embassy in Uganda Political Assistant Jobs

Duties:

The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the Political Specialist is a political assistant at U.S. Embassy Kampala who serves as the Foreign Service National (FSN) handling a portfolio that includes political and economic reporting support with a focus on human rights and civil society, religion, environment, science, technology and health (ESTH), entrepreneurship, government accountability and transparency, and providing assistance to the Small Grants office.

The incumbent, who must have detailed knowledge of U.S. interests and objectives, as well as Uganda’s political landscape, is a member of the U.S. Mission’s interagency democracy working group and must cultivate and maintain contacts in the Ugandan government and in civil society at the senior-most levels.

He/she is the primary Ugandan advisor to the Embassy’s interagency Small Grants selection committees, which is managed by the Political/Economic Section, and serves as the primary expert and drafter of Congressionally mandated reports on human rights and religious freedom. The incumbent reports to the Political/Economic Specialist and receives work guidance from the Deputy Political and Economic Counselor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, history, journalism, or human rights is required.

Experience:

At least five years’ experience in foreign policy, political, social development, academia, or journalism

is required.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

Language:

English Level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required.

Luganda or Swahili Level 3 (good working knowledge) speaking/understanding is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interact with Uganda officials, civil society groups, scientists, academics, and political leaders at all levels.

The incumbent must have astute judgment, quick decision-making skills and the ability to form thoughtful connections between different political and social developments.

They must also demonstrate significantly high diplomatic and communications skills to be able to engage with career and elected government officials at the highest levels.

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of Uganda’s economic and political system, as well as a broad understanding of energy, environment, health, science, and technology (ESTH) issues is required.

How to Apply

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

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