JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. MissionUganda
Announcement Number: Kampala 2020–035
Position Title: GSO Administrative Clerk
Opening Period: 11/10/2020 – 11/27/2020
Series/Grade: 0105 / FSN–06/FP-08
Salary: UGX 44,197,171
For More Info: KampalaHR@state.gov
Who May Apply: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) – All Agencies. (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust
Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of GSO Administrative Clerk.
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time followingreceipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Duties: Position is responsible for performing office management; administrative and clerical duties for the General Services Office and to provide customer support to its clients.
Download: Detailed Position description | PD GSO Admin Clerk
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: Two years of post-secondary studies in Secretarial studies, Administration, Management from a university or technical institute is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressively responsible office management experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of general office management and administrative procedures. Must have a working knowledge and understanding of General Services operations, Outlook calendar. Familiarization with sections 14 & 15 of the Foreign Affairs Manual, Real Property Application (RPA) program, and the mission organization. Knowledge of local and U.S. Government offices (MFA, Uganda Revenue Authority, Registry of vehicles, municipal water and electricity departments) and processes to complete assigned duties is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) English speaking and writing ability is required. Level 3 (Good working knowledge) of Luganda or Runyakitara is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Typing speed of 40w.p.m. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, presentations (PowerPoint) and e-mail systems. Ability to obtain, organize, and present factual data in a logical way is required. Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply pertinent regulations, and follow through on a wide variety of assigned work projects is required. This may be tested.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.
Other information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1)AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2)AEFM / USEFM
(3)FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf
How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
How to Apply:
1. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
2. For further assistance call 0414-306001
3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda.
