US Embassy Jobs- Local Guard Force Coordinator Vacancy

Job title: Local Guard Force Coordinator

U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 093/2010 Date: 09/20/2010

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Local Guard Force Coordinator; FP-7; FSN-7
OPENING DATE: September 22, 2010
CLOSING DATE: October 05, 2010
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

"The American Embassy is seeking for an individual for the position of Local Guard Force Coordinator (LGFC) in the RSO Section."

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Exercise operational supervision of the Local Guard Force (LGC) comprising some 525 contractor-administered Local Guard (LG) personnel manning 11 person and vehicular access and explosive control points order to ensure the safety of U.S. and FSN employees at 5 USG facilities and over 105 residences. Direct and liaise with 55 Ugandans Police Force (UPF) Officers assigned to the U.S. Embassy. Responsible for local procurement for all agencies, as will be assigned.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on www.kampala.usembassy.gov

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: Completion of Secondary School (both 'O' and 'A' Level) is required.
2. Work Experience required: Three years experience in Security, Protective services and Administration, two of which must be in a supervisory role is required.
3. Post Entry Training: N/A
4. Language required: Level III (good working knowledge) English speaking and writing, level II (rudimentary) in Luganda and Swahili is required.
5. Knowledge required: A strong knowledge in physical security protection, standard security practices and procedures, developing and deploying of community style policing (mobile patrol) models, creation of defensive security plans; good working knowledge of standard security equipment and digital cameras; working knowledge of budget formulation and tracking; thorough knowledge of host country operational environment, language, law and security entities; historic criminal and terrorist threats and operational tendencies are required.
6. Skills and Abilities required: The work requires keen analytical abilities, originality of ideas, creative solutions, and the exercise of sound, independent judgment; must be able to make independent judgment on institutional capabilities and the adequacy of security systems and controls; must be able to rapidly assimilate and assess real-time threat information and issue orders for the immediate conduct of defensive operations; writing skills encompass critical analysis of defensive LG operations at official facilities and residences; the preparation of complex reports and plans, preparing written justification statements for the LG program budgets, drafting requests for additional services and answering questions from DS/IP/OPO/FPD about program performance, funding, or other issues, and must be able to collect and present facts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner 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 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