Earn over 64m annually as Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at United States US Embassy / Mission

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: USAID, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Kampala,

Uganda

Salary Grade: FSN-9 (Ugshs 64,849,075 to 94,733,853 p.a. inclusive

of allowances)

Vacancy Announcement Number: 29-16

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 (CDC)


• Peace Corps 

Job Summary: The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist performs

technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Acquisition

& Assistance (A&A) team. Technical work involves supporting the

preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related

to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, conducting the

analysis, evaluation, and negotiation of a wide variety of acquisition and

assistance documents; maintains various procurement files and responsible for

the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to

permit the implementation and payment actions; or perform other similar work in

support of implementation and operation of mission 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 US Embassy Acquisition
  
  and Assistance Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree or the
  
  host-country equivalent formal education in a relevant field, such as
  
  business administration, economics, finance, marketing, commerce,
  
  accounting, international trade, industrial management, and law is
  
  required.


• At least three years’ experience in a
  
  progressively responsible work situation is required. One year of this
  
  experience must have been gained in an acquisition or assistance related
  
  field.


• Excellent organizational, analytical,
  
  negotiating, and time management skills, with strong proofreading skills
  
  and attention to detail also required.


• Show potential to acquire the ability to plan
  
  and administer acquisition activities, and provide acquisition assistance
  
  and support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner is
  
  required.


• Exhibit potential to gain the ability to
  
  apply contracting regulations, procedures, and policies to individual
  
  acquisition and assistance programs is required.


• Demonstrated ability to work calmly,
  
  tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the
  
  ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards
  
  throughout all phases of acquisition and assistance actions.


• Proven ability to deal effectively with
  
  high-level representatives of the US and Regional business community, with
  
  senior managers in the USAID Mission and with senior level host government
  
  representatives is required.


• Broad working knowledge of public and/or
  
  private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such
  
  knowledge, is required. An understanding of US Federal and USAID
  
  Acquisition Regulations, or knowledge and understanding of how to execute
  
  and administer a complex acquisition portfolio, is desired, particularly
  
  as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed
  
  bidding, small purchase procedures, and that result in standard and established
  
  contract types.


• Broad knowledge and understanding of Regional
  
  markets pertaining to program and project requirements for services and
  
  commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US market and
  
  pricing methods is desirable.


• Language: This position requires Level IV
  
  (fluency) in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional
  
  languages common in Uganda is desired.

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.


• 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: Your application will be reviewed if you have

fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such

as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No

Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please

clearly indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the

DS-174 form.

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.