American Embassy Jobs- Development Outreach & Communications (DOC) Specialist Vacancy

U. S. Mission,Kampala Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 094/2010 Date: 09/22/2010

OPEN TO: Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S Veterans, All Agencies

POSITION: Development Outreach & Communications (DOC) Specialist
OPENING DATE: September 22, 2010
CLOSING DATE: October 5, 2010
WORK HOURS: Full-time: 40 hours/ week
POSITION GRADE: FP-5
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

USAID/Uganda is seeking an individual for the position of Development Outreach & Communications Specialist.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent will collaborate closely with USAID/Uganda’s technical offices and implementing partners to develop and implement the Mission's overall communication strategy. The DOC Specialist is also the mission's primary liaison with the US Embassy Public Affairs Office (PAO) to ensure coordination and collaboration with Embassy personnel on USAID public activities and projects. S/he will also serve as USAID/Uganda’s principal liaison with USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs in Washington. The DOC Specialist supports USAID/Uganda in the achievement of its objectives by overseeing the production and dissemination of public information about the mission's activities for Ugandan and American consumption to educate and promote a better understanding of USAID programs. The position will reside within the Office of Program and Policy Development and will report to the Office’s Team Leader. As such, the DOC Specialist guides, coordinates and oversees the mission's communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that they reflect U.S. Government's (USG) priorities and promote USAID's accomplishments to key audiences.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on www.kampala.usembassy.gov

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education Required: Bachelors degree in liberal arts, science, business or education is required.
2. Work Experience: Two years professional experience that includes producing high quality written communications for a variety of audiences. The candidate should have prior experience working with teams of professionals from different disciplines effectively to meet deadlines.
3. Language Requirement: Level IV English is required.
4. Knowledge: General Knowledge of international development organizations/programs and other USG agencies working overseas is required.
5. Skills: Ability to work as a team member, as well as provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies is required. Must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet very short deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the USG while discussing program activities with the press and media are essential elements of the job. Strong computer skills in MS Word and Powerpoint are required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

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 NORs 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 (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. 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.

5. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov