US Embassy Jobs in Uganda- Development Program Assistant/Budget

CLOSING DATES: July 29, 2011

POSITION TITLE: Development Program Assistant/Budget

POSITION LOCATION: USAID, SO7 Office

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-9 (Ugshs. 42,803,622 to 61,854,764 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

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

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
To provide support to the entire Economic Growth Office in managing its financial portfolio of approximately $70 million annual budget. The position will assist the Economic Growth Team Leader in developing the annual program budget; developing the office’s cost of operations budgets; oversight of procurement actions; tracking procurement documents; updating the procurement plan; completing financial reporting requirements for Presidential Initiatives and other USAID funds; and assisting the Team Leader and the sub-team leaders with responding to additional financial information needs as requested.

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

1. Education Required: A Bachelors’ degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences or related field is required.

2. Work Experience: Three years of progressively responsible work in financial management, budgeting, accounting, business administration, program management, project development, social economic or related field is required. Prior experience working with international donor organizations or donor-funded projects in budgeting, financial management or related work is highly desirable. Experience in the preparation and presentation of complex reports and analyses is desirable.
3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English language.
4. Knowledge: Must have knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures. Knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is desirable.

5. Skills and Abilities: Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in word processing using Microsoft, and spreadsheets is required. Ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills, and logical analysis, accuracy and clear presentation skills are required. Must have proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of counterparts at all levels including those from host country government, NGOs, other USAID Missions, other donors and rural resource users. Must be self-directed with ability to perform with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i) A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
(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