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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates


POSITION TITLE: Program Management Assistant

POSITION LOCATION: USAID, SO7 OFFICE

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-8 (Ugshs. 35,778,240 to 51,509,351 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Program Management Assistant.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Assists the four USAID/Uganda’s Economic Growth Office (SO7) sub-units manage project activities within the SO7 portfolio. Ensures that the Mission has the necessary technical expertise to handle administrative support related to the multiple program areas of the economic growth objective.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 is required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of three years of clerical experience is required.
3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English language.
4. Knowledge: Demonstrated thorough knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is required.
5. Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, and logical analysis and clear presentation skills are required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i) A completed and signed U.S. Government Optional Form 612:
Shortcut to: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/of-612.doc;
(ii) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v) Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

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

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 28, 2011