Self Help Coordinator Job Vacancy at US Embassy

Number: 114/2010 Date: 01/04/2011
OPEN TO:  Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans, All Agencies
Job Title    Self Help  Coordinator; FP-6
OPENING DATE:  January 04, 2011
CLOSING DATE:  January 15, 2011
WORK HOURS:    Full-time; 40 hours/week; or Part Time, 32 hours/week
APPOINTMENT ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND U.S. VETERANS, AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER THE CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.


  U. S. Mission, Uganda

"The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Self-Help Coordinator in the Political Section."
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Political Officer and the overview of the Chief of Mission for the conception, design, management and implementation of respective activities related to the Mission's State/PEPFAR Community Grants for HIV/AIDs Small Grants Program, and will work primarily to support programs to assist orphans and vulnerable children and their adult care givers in Uganda.  The person will also back up the Small Grants Coordinator who manages grants under the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund, and may be assigned responsibility for other grants that are funded from different sources.  Incumbent will be responsible for reviewing, selecting, managing and closing out grants, and for technical reporting along a dozen or more indicators. The incumbent is expected to follow political and economic developments as they relate to democracy, human rights, and HIV/AIDS.
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: A University degree in administration, management, accounting, economic, development, agriculture, political, health, or social science field is required.
2.   Work Experience required:  Two years’ work experience in an office environment. 
3.    Language required:  Level 3 (good working knowledge) written and spoken English language skills is required.
4.  Knowledge required:  General knowledge of development goals and ability to write clearly and concisely.
6.  Skills and Abilities:  Basic ability in common word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications and level II (40 wpm) typing.  Ability to develop contacts at the working level with individuals in the private and public sectors.  Ability to draft concise, clear  reports and recommendations.
SELECTION PROCESS
After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews.  The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work.  The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal. 
Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade.  In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant.  The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.
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