Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda- Liaison Officer

Job Title: Community Liaison Officer (CLO); FP-06 Vacancy announcement U. S. Mission, Uganda VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Number: 028/2012 Date: 05/10/2012 OPEN TO: U.S. Citizen EFMs only – All Agencies POSITION: Community Liaison Officer (CLO); FP-06 OPENING DATE: May 10, 2012 CLOSING DATE: May 23, 2012 WORK HOURS: Part Time, 32 hours/week SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a Top SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS, AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER THE CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. "The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Community Liaison Officer (CLO)." BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The Community Liaison program provides support to U.S. government and family members who are assigned to American embassies and consulates abroad working with community members to maintain high morale through orientation activities, cultural and recreational programs, and dissemination of information, counseling and referral, along with security, education, and employment for family members. The CLO reports directly to the Management Officer. The duties of CLO are defined in eight areas of responsibility: employment liaison, crisis management and security liaison, education liaison, information and resource management, guidance and referral, welcoming and orientation, community liaison, and events planning. S/he develops and manages program plans across these eight areas, which are client driven, and responsive to specific Post needs. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. Education required: a) Hold Masters Degree or higher degree; or b) Hold a B.A. degree and have one year of work experience which demonstrates the ability to do the job; or c) Have five years of full time work experience which demonstrates the ability to do the job; or d) Have a combination of full time work experience which demonstrates the ability to do the job and education beyond high school totaling to five years is required. 2. Work Experience required: Two years’ work experience in an office environment is required. 3. Language required: Level IV English speaking and writing ability is required. 4. Knowledge required: Knowledge/understanding of FLO reference guidelines, organization functions, personnel and practices of agency mission in which employed is required. 5. Skills and Abilities: Must have standard level keyboard and computer skills on all Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Must be able to organize their routine work and maintain established office procedures with minimum supervision are required. 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 Deadline: 23rd May 2012