Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station:
USAID, Kampala, Uganda
Salary: Ug
shs 70,716,460 to 102,625,095 p.a inclusive of allowances.
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
Development Outreach and Communication (DOC) will be responsible for producing
and disseminating public information about USAID activities for Ugandan and
American audiences, for promoting better awareness and understanding of U.S.
foreign assistance to Uganda. The incumbent guides, coordinates, and implements
USAIO’s communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that
they reflect the U.S. Government’s priorities and promote USAID’s
accomplishments to key audiences. S/he is also responsible for relaying related
policies and achievements to key audiences of the host country, in the United
States, and throughout other donor countries. The incumbent will collaborate
closely with USAID/Uganda’s technical offices and implementing partners. The
DOC is also the Mission’s liaison with the U.S. Embassy Information Officer to
ensure coordination and collaboration on USAID public activities and projects.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must
address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
- The
US Embassy Project Management Specialist Development Outreach and
Communication (DOC) should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree with
significant coursework in relevant fields including – but are not limited
to – print/electronic media, communications, social media, visual
communications, public relations or affairs, international relations,
international development, public administration, development/area
studies, and social studies. - At
least five years of progressively responsible experience as a public
relations specialist or journalist or in a similar position in an
international development organization or media company where the
dissemination of information to a variety of targeted audiences and the
general public as well as designing and implementing effective print,
audio and video products were an integral part of the responsibilities. - Demonstrated
success in designing and implementing effective public relations/
communications campaigns targeted at specific audiences as well as the
general public. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute media campaigns
and programs; Ability to craft information messages in various media
formats (press releases, web sites, stories, etc.) targeting a variety of
audiences. Evidence of broad understanding of issues related to
international development and transition economies. - Extensive
writing and editing experience and knowledge of African political,
economic, and social environments. - Ability
to work effectively as a team member of a multi-disciplinary,
multi-cultural team. - Ability
to make cogent arguments clearly and succinctly in written and oral
presentations. Initiative and proactive engagement with colleagues to
complete assigned tasks in accordance with agreed timetables. - Ability
to work independently, juggling several activities at once, and to work
under pressure to meet very short deadlines. - Possess
the ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and
media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the U.S.
Government while discussing program activities with the press and media - Language proficiency: The candidate must be fluent in both
spoken and written English to be able to serve as both editor and
speechwriter when called upon. Fluent in Luganda to be able to serve as
both translator and interpreter.
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.
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
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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