About US Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps
Job Summary: The USAID/Uganda AID Project Management Specialist (Energy) will be responsible for participating with other senior advisors and officers in the design, development, and management of Mission energy/power sector plans and programs to support energy sector development with a focus on clean energy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The ideal candidate for the US Embassy USAID Project Management Specialist (Energy) should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as energy, trade, economics, business administration, public policy, law, international development is required. A Master’s or PhD in these fields is advantageous.
At least five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in an energy sector-related area are required.
Past experience must have provided the opportunity for development of sectoral and project documents, and performance of project design, program planning, and/or implementation work.
At least two (2) years of this experience should have been in development-related work, other donor agencies, GoU organizations, or private-sector institutions.
Previous experience should also include performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data.
Detailed working knowledge of the GoU developmental agenda, developmental initiatives, and development priorities for energy sector and related areas, as well as the socio-political culture understanding in various geographical regions of Uganda is required.
Detailed knowledge of issues relating to economic and clean energy development in Uganda and the region, and Uganda and regional power strengths and vulnerabilities.
Additionally, the Specialist needs an in-depth and expert knowledge of a broad range of issues of energy policy, generation, transmission, distribution and human resources capacity building as well as knowledge of private- sector development and competitiveness.
Working knowledge of strategies, programs, and the working methodologies of other donor agencies and banks in the energy sector in Uganda is required.
A high level of technical expertise and ability in energy and private-sector development is required.
The Specialist should possess the ability to advise senior Mission management on Uganda power development and issues across a wide range of energy related topics (such as the regulatory environment for energy, key barriers to energy reform, etc.) and their implications on USAID programs.
Program design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills are essential.
Possess the ability to effectively communicate complicated policy, strategy, and program issues orally and in writing is also required.
Possess excellent interpersonal, coordination, and bureaucratic skills; be able to coordinate successfully with all parts of the USAID Mission and Embassy to advance program interests.
Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency. Fluency in written and spoken English and in one or more local languages required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
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.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 4th May 2015
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.