DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST – USAID/UGANDA | - 2015
Number: 16-15 Date: 03 /10/2015
OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: March 13, 2015 to March 26, 2015
POSITION TITLE: Development Program Specialist
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, Office of Program and Policy
Development
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week
POSITION GRADE: FSN-10 (Ugshs70,716,460 to 102,625,095/FSN-
11(Ugshs87,633,842 to 127,342,874)
P.a. inclusive of allowances).
USAID/Uganda is seeking for a qualified individual for the position of Development Program Specialist (DPS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
This position is a part of an established career ladder, which provides for the potential to progress to the FSN-11. The incumbent shall enter the position at the FSN-10 level and attainment of the higher grade levels is contingent upon the Specialist (Trainee) successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing at the Fully Successful (or equivalent) level. Promotion to the targeted FSN-11 grade level is not mandatory, and failure to achieve that high level of performance may be the basis for reassignment, change to lower grade, or dismissal
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education Required: A university degree in accounting, finance, business administration is required.
2. Work Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience, which preferably includes program management work in a social science field, business administration, communications or information management. Experience in program planning and budgeting, or in an administrative area where emphasis is placed on solid analysis, critical thinking, excellent judgment, writing, expository abilities within a team framework and experience in information systems is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level IV (fluent) in English, excellent speaking and writing
skills required.
4. Knowledge: Good working knowledge of program management, budgeting systems and general procedures is preferred, along with a general knowledge of the general development context of Uganda. Must possess knowledge of the principles of effective teamwork.
5. Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate strong on-the-job initiative, plus good time management and communication skills require. S/he must possess the ability to work effectively on operational and policy matters with senior and mid-levels professionals within and outside of USAID, including the GOU, the private sector and the donor/client communities, while maintaining the flexibility to deal simultaneously with a wide variety of problems. The incumbent should have the ability to analyze complex programs, budget data, and relationships, and to prepare and critique analytical reports. S/he must demonstrate the ability to render advice with objectivity; to operate efficiently and effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-racial organization; and to work under pressure within a team environment to meet tight deadlines for high quality products. S/he must have the ability to ensure that key USAID goals, priorities, values, and other issues are considered in providing advice on program decisions and to ensure that USAID/Uganda’s strategic visions are reflected in the management of its programs, customers, and partners. Excellent skill in team participation and excellent writing and communication skills are essential and required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include the following documentation:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174)
http://photos.state.gov/libraries/uganda/231771/PDFs/ds-0174.pdf
;
or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B);or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying.
Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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: 0414-259-791/5
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
U.S. Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
- Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
- Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
Is a U.S. citizen; and
Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report,of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
Is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and
Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity.
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 26 , 2015
The U.S. 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.
THE EEO COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN DENIED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE APPROPRIATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, REMEDIES FOR PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES, AND/OR COURTS FOR RELIEF.
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