U.S. Mission Uganda
Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-029
Position Title: Human Resources Specialist
Opening Period: 06/27/2024 – 07/16/2024
Series: 0305
Grade: FSN-10/FP-5
Salary: UGX 120,348,384
For More Info: [email protected]
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust- Background Investigation
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 Human Resources Specialist.
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 (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes. Exercises full supervisory responsibility for seven (7) employees Human Resources Assistant – LE Services, FSN-8 (101743,540002, K0153334); Human Resources Assistant – American Services, FSN-8 (540003, 101631); Human Resources Assistant (Payroll Liaison), FSN 7 (540004) and Human Resources Administrative Assistant, FSN 6 (101774).
Duties: Serves as a senior principal advisor to the HRO on a myriad of complex issues related to HR management. Is responsible for supervision and performance of the full range of personnel functions (LE Staff and American services) at post. This includes recruitment and onboarding of employees including third country nationals, if necessary; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; submission of classification requests of local positions to Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintenance of position control records for ICASS; staffing patterns; personnel records and files; and the preparation of periodic and non-recurring reports. Also, oversees personnel activities for American employees including processing of incoming and outgoing personnel. Supervision of subordinates is generally a component of these positions.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD – HR Specialist – Kampala AFRCC Signed 6-2022
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (or host country equivalent) in Human Resources or Business Administration is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Substantive knowledge of USG policies, regulations and procedures are required. Knowledge of Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-200-FSN Compensation, and Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-400-FSN Position Classification of 3 FAH-2 (FSN Handbook), State Department and associated agency Personnel manuals and regulations is required. Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management is required. Good working knowledge of theories, concepts and practice of all aspects of HR Management: staff motivation, performance management, and position management in an organization.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)
LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good working knowledge of MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint programs is required. Skills in using tools such as MClass, Overseas Personnel System (OPS), and Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required. Good managerial skill, personality which inspires confidence in local national employees and permits the maintenance of effective working relationships with employees and supervisors are required.
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.
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/
- For further assistance call 0414-306001
- 3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
- On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree (or host country equivalent) in Human Resources or Business Administration is required.
- Proof of Citizenship (National ID or Passport copy)
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
- Bachelor’s degree (or host country equivalent) in Human Resources or Business Administration is required.
- Proof of Citizenship (Passport copy)
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent).
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
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.
