Program Management Specialist/Policy Job at US Embassy in Kampala

OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates



OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: May 16-27, 2011



POSITION TITLE: Program Management Specialist/Policy



POSITION LOCATION: USAID, SO7 OFFICE



HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week



POSITION GRADE: FSN-10 (Ugshs. 54,522,809 to 78,523,720

p.a. inclusive of allowances).



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

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

To manage private sector Enabling Environment and Policy Development activities within the USAID Uganda Economic Growth portfolio.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Education Required: A Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or other related field is required.



2. Work Experience: A minimum of five years in program management related to agriculture, trade and investment policy, regulations, and procedures relevant to economic growth is required. Prior work with donor-funded projects is of added advantage.

3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent in English language.

4. Knowledge: Demonstrated thorough knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Knowledge of Uganda’s agriculture trade and investment policy framework development, strategies, and programs. Particularly, demonstrated understanding of the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) and Uganda’s agricultural sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) is required. Understanding of the special circumstances for women and youth in agriculture and rural settings is of added advantage.

5. Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience and ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills including logical analytical and clear presentation skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of counterparts at professional levels including those from government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, other donors, and other USAID Missions. Computer literacy in word processing using Microsoft, and spreadsheets. Must be self-driven with ability to perform under minimal supervision.



HOW TO APPLY



Applications should include the following documentation

1. A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174)

2. Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;

3. A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;

4. Copies of Academic Transcripts;

5. 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: May 27, 2011