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 Conflict Specialist provides USAID/Uganda’s Democracy, Governance and Conflict Development Objective (DO2) Team and the Mission technical guidance and program implementation support in the conflict area and the position is based in Kampala. Reporting to the DO2 Team Leader, the Conflict Specialist provides primary assistance in conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution activities and manages assigned activities within the portfolio to help achieve the Mission’s strategic objective and results of its conflict strategy. As principal activity manager for peace dialogue and reconciliation activities, and key informant on conflict and reconciliation issues, the Conflict specialist collaborates with the U.S. Embassy in Uganda, and other U.S. Government agencies, Government of Uganda (GoU) and Ugandan civil society partners, UN and private agencies and other Donors to maintain dialogue with and obtain support from partners and stakeholders, and ensure collaboration and agreement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as Activity Manager and COR/AOR for USAID/Uganda peace and security activities that support conflict mitigation, peace and reconciliation processes in Uganda. The incumbent prepares scopes of work for grants or contracts in support of the Mission’s conflict activities, reviews and evaluates funding requests and proposals, reviews technical performance reports and work plans and sub-grants, monitors the spending and resource pipeline, mobilizes resources to respond to the changing environment and monitors implementation through regular field visits;
Offer technical support, guidance and implementation support in the conflict area, coordinating with AID/Washington, U.S. Embassy/Kampala, USAID/East Africa, implementing partners, international organizations and bilateral donors in Uganda;
Provide assistance in conflict, amnesty, and peace dialogue activities by: 1) identifying development assistance needs and achievable results, in collaboration with GoU and partners, UN and private agencies, 2) maintaining dialogue with and obtaining support from partners and stakeholders, and 3) supporting DO Team efforts to obtain AID/W agreement on results and financing, and country and Mission-level approvals to initiate development activities;
Actively support and work with other Mission members to develop the Mission’s country strategy statement and operational plan in the area of conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution;
Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and other activity managers within DO2 and the Mission to conceive, develop, and implement programs and activities related to conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution;
Provide a full range of consultative, advisory, and analytical services on complex conflict issues;
Works closely with Uganda government Ministries and institutions regarding government strategies for conflict mitigation and peace building, the Amnesty Act and its amendments, the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP), the Karamoja Integrated Disarmament and Development Plan KIDDP) and the National Development Plan and assist in informing USAID personnel of changing strategies and programs;
Engage senior leaders in civil society and UN and donor officials, on all issues related to conflict;
Support in organizing field visits to conflict areas for high-ranking U.S. government and USAID Mission personnel;
Apply development expertise and project management skills to promote successful implementation of complex, multi-sectoral programs.
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 USAID US Embassy Conflict Specialist vacancy should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 15 years of functionally professional experience in the field of conflict studies, peace building, reconciliation, or post conflict programming.
PFA training, COR/AOR Acquisition and Assistance training and USAID Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation training.
Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience with donor agency policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
A dynamic individual, with strong interpersonal skills and must have the ability to present concepts, analysis of the conflict and recommendations in clear written and oral formats. Candidates must also demonstrate an ability and understanding of best practices in promoting “development” during conflict and post conflict.
Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English is required. Excellent English language speaking and writing skills 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: 14th April 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.