Job Title: Protocol Specialist; FP-5 FSN-9
Employer: United States Embassy,US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 25th August, 2013
Job Summary:
The Protocol Specialist will provide protocol guidance and assistance to the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and other Mission officers and coordinates official representational events, including those events taking place at the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission residences. Incumbent coordinates closely with host government officials and other members of the host government. The Job holder supervises the junior protocol assistant and is supervised by the Ambassador's Office Manager.
A full copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
•The applicant should have completed both 'O' and 'A' level. The candidate should possess a university degree in business administration, liberal arts, or science is required.
•Five or more years of progressive work experience assisting managing directors, chief executive officers, members of boards managing protocol activities, office management, public relations, secretarial or managing executive services is required.
•Language required: Level IV (fluent - written and spoken) English ability is required.
•Comprehensive knowledge of host government political, social, economic, cultural, and commercial leadership is required.
•A good understanding and knowledge of Ugandan protocol guidelines, general etiquette, social usage and customs or issues affecting offices and individuals with which post has contact, is required.
•Familiarity with the government and private business hierarchies are also required.
•Familiarity with American culture, U.S. policies and interests, and social customs is preferred.
•Ability to deal effectively and discreetly with high level official, political, social and business figures is required.
•Ability to use Windows based computer applications including MS Word, and Excel, and excellent typing skills is required.
•Highly Initiative, discretion and the ability to work independently is required.
•Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and maturity to deal comfortably with high ranking officials from both Ugandan and the U.S. is required.
•Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
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.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
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
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.
Employer: United States Embassy,US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 25th August, 2013
Job Summary:
The Protocol Specialist will provide protocol guidance and assistance to the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and other Mission officers and coordinates official representational events, including those events taking place at the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission residences. Incumbent coordinates closely with host government officials and other members of the host government. The Job holder supervises the junior protocol assistant and is supervised by the Ambassador's Office Manager.
A full copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
•The applicant should have completed both 'O' and 'A' level. The candidate should possess a university degree in business administration, liberal arts, or science is required.
•Five or more years of progressive work experience assisting managing directors, chief executive officers, members of boards managing protocol activities, office management, public relations, secretarial or managing executive services is required.
•Language required: Level IV (fluent - written and spoken) English ability is required.
•Comprehensive knowledge of host government political, social, economic, cultural, and commercial leadership is required.
•A good understanding and knowledge of Ugandan protocol guidelines, general etiquette, social usage and customs or issues affecting offices and individuals with which post has contact, is required.
•Familiarity with the government and private business hierarchies are also required.
•Familiarity with American culture, U.S. policies and interests, and social customs is preferred.
•Ability to deal effectively and discreetly with high level official, political, social and business figures is required.
•Ability to use Windows based computer applications including MS Word, and Excel, and excellent typing skills is required.
•Highly Initiative, discretion and the ability to work independently is required.
•Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and maturity to deal comfortably with high ranking officials from both Ugandan and the U.S. is required.
•Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
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.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
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
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.