Organisation: United States
Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Grade: FSN-7 (Ugx 39,776,655 to 57,966,365 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 (CDC)
·
Peace Corps (PC)
Job Summary: The United
States Embassy Assistant Security Investigator will work under the guidance of
the Senior Security Investigator of the Force Protection Detachment under the
direction of the Special Agent in Charge (FPD SAIC) and performs all Regional
Force Protection Detachment responsibilities delegated to Post’s Foreign
Service National Investigator’s (FSNI) Program supporting Transient Department
of Defense personnel and facilities within Uganda. Carries out liaison
functions with working level GOU Officials, and using all available information
provides security advice to Force Protection Detachment under the direction of
the Special Agent in Charge (FPD SAIC). The incumbent conducts LES and
Contractor background investigations, investigations related to terrorism,
criminal activity, suitability and other issues in support of both DS and other
USG law enforcement and security agencies. The incumbent also supports in the
coordination of VIP protection operations for assigned visits including liaison
activities with all GOU security elements during VIP visits such as AFRICOM CC,
SOCAF CC, POTUS and CODELS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Investigator for the Force Protection Detachment Office (30%)
·
Performs simple and complex investigations, which
could involve fraud, consular cases, surveillance cases, theft, pilferage,
malfeasance, fiscal irregularities and threats or security incidents and
robberies involving official US personnel. Incumbent will conduct suitability
for employment background investigations and maintain investigative files on
the backgrounds of all national employees employed by the US Mission.
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Through the above mentioned liaison capacity,
incumbent will utilize resources of the host government security services to
aid in the investigative process. The investigative success will many times be
dependent upon incumbents “access” to host country information. Incumbent will
utilize a number of techniques to include interviewing, researching, and
compiling and accurate interpretation of facts to achieve investigative
closure. Some of these investigations will be extremely sensitive and
necessitate the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
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Incumbent serves as the manager of the entire FPD
FSN Investigation office and all duties and responsibilities carried out
therein, under the direct supervision of the Senior Security Investigator and
the FPD Special Agent In Charge (SAIC).
2.
Advisor to the Force Protection Detachment SAIC (30%)
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Serves as general security advisor to the Senior
Security Advisor and the FPD SAIC. Cultivates and maintains close liaison
contact with Uganda security services including police, and selected military,
customs, other official. Maintains and cultivates relationships with Uganda
officials in the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry
of Interior as necessary. Organizes and schedules meetings and accompanies FPD
SAIC to meetings with Ugandan officials, serving as translator as needed.
·
Provides protective security operations liaison
services as needed. These activities includes but is not limited to arranging
protective security, traveling with USG officials as liaison with local
security, gathering information related to the security environment in other
places in Uganda, and participating in protective liaison activities in support
of VIP visits. Monitors local current events, and media, and uses liaison
sources keeps FPD SAIC appraised of relevant security related matters. Uses
good judgments and discretion to monitor report and suggest appropriate
corrective actions to the FPD SAIC in security related matters.
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Give technical advice on the operational procedures
and capability of host government security services in order for the FPD SAIC
to make sound security decisions. Incumbent will brief the FPD SAIC and other
American officers, including the Chief of Mission as directed on police
security and civil/criminal proceeding and other matters of interest to the
security operations of the US Mission and DoD transient personnel and
facilities.
·
With the FPD SAIC, the incumbent conducts diverse
investigations including but not limited to personnel background investigations
and re-certifications for employment suitability, visa fraud cases, and
internal investigations as directed by the FPD SAIC. Investigations include,
but are not limited to interviews as directed by the FPD SAIC may include
sensitive matters related to theft, burglary, and other crimes involving U.S
government personnel. Prepares and transports police checks to various
government agencies. Advises FPD SAIC on nuances of case issue and make
recommendations regarding action on cases.
3.
Police and Security Liaison for the Force Protection Detachment (20%)
·
In the absence of the Senior Security Advisor and/or
the FPD SAIC or American designee, incumbent is the primary liaison to the
Ugandan Police and security services for the US Mission.
·
The incumbent must be capable of maintaining contact
within the highest levels of the Ugandan security services, up to and including
the Inspector General of the National Police and Commissioner of Immigration.
By maintaining daily contact with mid-level/operational commanders, to include
Emergency response, Criminal Investigation, Special Branch, Internal Security
Organization Protection Unit and Military Police, incumbent insures quick
police/security response for the US Mission.
·
In this liaison capacity incumbent is responsible
for insuring the immediate flow of critical, security-related information from
the security services to the FPD SAIC through the investigator, by maintaining
multilevel and active liaisons. Due to the severe nature of the threats against
the US Mission, the level, diversity, relative importance and extent to which
the incumbent is required to develop and maintain outside contacts is critical
to the continued security of the US Mission.
·
The incumbent is the primary link between the FPD
SAIC and (individually) the 450 managed local Guard Force with regard to
operational/investigative issues that arise outside of the FPD SAIC’S
contractor relationship.
·
The job bearer is the primary link between that FPD
SAIC and the host country provided Bodyguard Detail for the Chief of Mission. Incumbent
is the primary link between the FPD SAIC and the host country provided 60 man,
armed police platoon provided for facility security. Due to the ongoing threat
situation, the embassy security program is reflective of a much larger
(“Large”) post.
4.
Background Investigations (10%)
·
The job holder initiates background investigation
cases, which include new cases and revalidation cases of FSNs, PSCs, and
contractors.
·
The incumbent follows up these cases with the
investigators to ensure that all requirements are full filled and cases are
then closed. Other cases are also reviewed for completion, such as accidents,
suspected persons, suspected vehicles, fraud, and other cases assigned to the
office.
·
The incumbent is responsible for making ID cards for
DH Americans, American FMs, FSN, Contractors, domestic staff and any clearance
pass as need arises. Incumbent must be capable of using digital cameras and the
ID program; he must be able to produce a desired design for any pass required.
·
He / she must ensure that cards are only given to
personnel that are entitled to have them and that they have a security
clearance.
·
The incumbent is also responsible for keeping ID
card materials secure and request for materials as the supplies run low.
·
The incumbent takes digital photos of all
contractors, artisans, daily wage employees, domestic staff, FSN and PSC
employees as necessary and loads these photos on appropriate databases.
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 US Embassy CDC Data
Management Specialist Assistant Security Investigator Career opportunity should
have completed secondary school (both O’ and A’ levels).
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A minimum of three years progressively responsible
experience in law enforcement, counterterrorism, investigation, or surveillance
with a military or police is required.
·
Additional Training in Administrative investigative
procedures.
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The applicants should have working knowledge of the
GOU security service structure with an ability to develop and maintain close
relationships with working level officers within the GOU security services;
must also be familiar with host government criminal and civil procedures,
judicial systems, as well as, customs and culture; must be familiar with basic
physical and procedural security concepts and must be familiar with local
traffic laws and area traffic patterns is required.
·
Possess excellent judgment, decisiveness, honesty,
trustworthiness, flexibility and
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Persistence; must have strong interpersonal and
communication skills and have the ability to work long hours under high stress
conditions; must be resourceful, possess initiative and know how to solve,
independently, many complex problems involving several different entities
·
simultaneously and familiar with investigative
procedures/applications and proficient in use of personal computer, must have a
valid local driver’s license and must qualify to carry and use a firearm and
maintain proficiency is required.
·
Language Proficiency: List both
English and host country language(s) by level and specialization. Level III
English ability and Level II knowledge of at least two local languages is
required
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.
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A current resume or curriculum vitae.
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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.
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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
Deadline: 13th September,
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.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
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