U.S Embassy Uganda Consular Assistant - Jobs in Uganda

U.S Embassy Uganda Consular Assistant - Jobs in Uganda

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


The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No


Duties:
The position is one of seven local staff positions in the 12- person consular section and reports directly to the Deputy Consular Chief. The Consular Assistant performs a broad range of services including drafting correspondence and managing the applicant appointment calendar to support citizenship and visa processing and serves as the consular cashier.


Qualifications and Evaluations

Completion of two years college or university studies is required.

A minimum of two years of work experience in an office and public service environment is required.

Incumbent must have good understanding of host country laws and authorities on migratory trends, demographics and border controls.

Fluent Working Knowledge; speaking/writing/reading English is required.

Good working knowledge written and spoken of either Luganda, Swahili, Acholi or Dinka is required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required.

Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a team is required. F

ast and accurate data entry required; ability to read, interpret, and act accordingly to complex regulations and instructions; work independently; exercise tact in dealing with the public; work under continuous pressure; exercise good judgement in referring cases to officers; and write clear and concise correspondence is required.

Ability to use local resources to research legislation and policy, and to produce written information handouts for visa applicants is required.

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



Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.


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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.



How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

All applications must be submitted online.

For further assistance call 0414-306001

You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.

On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.


Required Documents:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Academic Transcripts

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.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda.



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


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