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 Project Management Specialist – (EAC Integration and Trade Policy) will be responsible for participating with other senior advisors and officers in the design, development, and management of USAID/Uganda (“Mission”) trade sector plans and programs to support trade expansion within Uganda and East Africa and between Uganda and the United States. The incumbent serves as Uganda Trade Africa primary Point of contact for EAC integration and the USAID/Trade Africa team based in Nairobi and with a numbers of others trade bodies to address EAC common market score card issues.
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 should possess a Bachelor’s in relevant field in agriculture, trade, economics, business, international development is required. A Master’s or PhD in these fields is advantageous.
A minimum of five or more ears of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in a trade related work including policy, customs, transport/logistics and trade promotion is required. The experience must have provided the opportunity for development of trade Policy reform and promotion, regional trade integration and trade Program design and implementation work.
At least two years of this experience should have been in development trade work for other donor agencies, Government of Uganda (GOU) organizations, or private-sector institutions which included trade project design, trade performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of trade data and trends.
Detailed working knowledge of the GOU developmental agenda, initiatives, and priorities for trade and export promotion and related areas, as well as the socio-political cultural understanding in various geographical regions of Uganda are required. A thorough knowledge of issues relating to economic and trade development in Uganda and the region, regional strengths and vulnerabilities related to trade are required. Additionally, the Specialist needs an in-depth and expert knowledge of a broad range of issues on trade policy and trade capacity building, as well as knowledge of private-sector development and competitiveness. Knowledge of trade sector issues in Uganda and the region is required. Knowledge of strategies, programs, and the working methodologies of other donor agencies in the trade sector in Uganda is required.
A high level of technical expertise and ability in trade and private-sector development is required.
The Specialist should possess the ability to advise senior Mission management on Ugandan development and issues across a wide range of trade related topics (such as trade regulations, custom unions, trade finance options and requirements, regional trade integration and key barriers to trade, etc.) and their implications on USAID programs. Program design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills are essential.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complicated policy, strategy, and program issues orally and in writing is also required.
The Specialist must have good interpersonal, coordination, and bureaucratic skills and be able to coordinate successfully with all parts of the USAID Mission and Embassy to advance program interests.
The Specialist must be able to handle sensitive issues diplomatically, represent USAID authoritatively, and use good judgment in speaking on behalf of USAID in high-level meetings with the USG, the GOU, the EAC, NGOs, and other donors and in conferences, seminars, and workshops.
The Specialist must possess excellent organizational and management skills.
Language Requirement: Level III (good working knowledge) English ability or in one or more local languages is required and Fluency in Kiswahili is preferred.
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: 5th April 2015