U.S. Mission Uganda
Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-054
Position Title: Political Specialist
Opening Period: 10/11/2024 – 10/25/2024
Series/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: 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 Political 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 following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes.
Duties: Incumbent is the Senior Political and Economic Specialist at Embassy Kampala, who serves as the principal LE staff handling a full range of political and economic reporting responsibilities in one of the United States’ most significant bilateral partners in Africa. As the senior Political LE staff, incumbent must have detailed knowledge of U.S. interests and objectives as well as of Uganda’s political landscape and must cultivate and maintain contacts in the Uganda government and in civil society at the senior-most levels. Incumbent also supervises and advises two LE staff in the drafting of Congressionally mandated reports including human rights, child labor, and religious freedom.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD – Pol-Econ Specialist – AFRCC signed – 8-2022
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in political science, history, sociology, law, or international relations is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience in political or economic analysis and/or report writing.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluency) speaking/reading/writing English is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly advances interpersonal, analytical, communication, planning and organizational skills. Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of high-level contacts within the host country government, local parties, security forces, local NGOs and civil society. Must also be able to plan, organize and execute complex research projects and prepare precise, accurate and factual analytical reports often on sensitive topics (such as human rights) that require a high degree of personal courage given the prevailing political circumstances in Uganda. Must be able to understand and operate the basic functions of a desktop computer, particularly word processing, Microsoft Office, e-mail and the Internet.
KNOWLEDGE: Must have a detailed understanding of U.S. foreign policy, U.S. interest in Uganda, and U.S. development assistance to Uganda. Detailed knowledge of the host country’s political, economic, and social structure, as well as local history and current politics. Must have thorough knowledge of human rights situation and political climate and understand the sensitivity of human rights in the local environment. Must exhibit a strong understanding of the political, economic and civil society situation. Incumbent should be knowledgeable of both local and U.S. cultures and be able to effectively communicate – written and orally. Must be current on host country news and the bilateral agenda and must be familiar with the key players in all major sectors of society.
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.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree 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.
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Degree Certificate and Transcript
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- Proof of citizenship
