Job Summary:
The Public Affairs Assistant provides logistical, clerical and administrative support for all of Embassy Kampala’s public affairs programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The applicants for the United States US Embassy Public Affairs Assistant job placement should hold a university degree in liberal arts is required.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work in advanced secretarial or program administration experience is required.
Skills in personal computing, excellent work processing skills, as is experience with database management and internet resources is required.
Working knowledge of Uganda’s government institutions and cultural, educational, and media organizations is required.
Language: Level IV in written and spoken English required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following the instructions below;
Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link,
You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.
NB: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
Deadline: 30th January 2018
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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