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Post Title: Project
Management Assistant/District Operational Plan Coordinator.
Organisation: USAID/Uganda
- Vacancy
Salary Range:
Uganda Shillings 46,611,028 to 67,376,773 p.a.
USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the
position of Project Management Assistant/District Operational Plan Coordinator.
Duties: The
incumbent will work with local government officials and USAID implementing
partners in focused geographic areas to promote ownership, transparency,
accountability, effectiveness, and complementarity of USAID-funded development
programs as part of USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Completion of a
bachelor’s degree in the social sciences (e.g. international studies, business,
political science/government) is required; completion of a master’s degree in
political science is preferred. At least three years of progressively
responsible professional work experience in northern Uganda in the field of
development. Work experience should include procurement, event planning,
monitoring, reporting, donor coordination, and logistics. Past experience
working for a donor agency and working with local governments in northern
Uganda is preferred.
Must have good working knowledge of Uganda’s government institutions,
local culture and civil society makeup. Knowledgeable of latest reporting
procedures, events planning and budgeting processes. Proficiency in the use of
Microsoft programs, specifically MS Word, Access and Excel; strong
interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize, work independently, on own
initiative and under pressure; ability to give direction; detail-oriented; and
strong writing skills is required. Must be able to travel within northern
Uganda for 50% of the time and have good working knowledge in Acholi language.
Full position description can be found at:
http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
inclusive of
allowances.
Applicants must submit a DS-174 form
http://photos.state.gov/libraries/uganda/231771/PDFs/ds-0174.pdf, a cover
letter and resume with references expressing interest and attach copies of testimonials,
certificates, etc. and send to the American Embassy,
HR office, by e-mail: KampalaHR@state.gov to reach by Close
of Business June 19, 2013.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORT
LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
(Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word
(.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one
attachment.
