Vacancy Announcement

U.S. Mission, Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 072-2011        Date: 12/14/2011

OPEN TO:  All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: December 14-27, 2011

POSITION TITLE:        Dev. Outreach and Communications Specialist
          
POSITION LOCATION:     USAID, Program & Policy Development Office

HOURS OF WORK:  40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE: FSN-10  (Ugshs. 54,522,809 to 78,523,720 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Development Outreach and Communications Specialist (DOC).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Responsible for producing and disseminating public information about USAID activities for Ugandan and American audiences.  Also responsible for promoting better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Uganda.
     
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education Required: Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in relevant fields which include – but are not limited to – print/electronic media, communications, social media, visual communications, public relations or affairs, international relations, international development, public administration, development/area studies, and social studies. 

2.  Work Experience:  Five (5) years of experience as a journalist or in a similar position in international development is required.   Extensive writing and editing experience a must.
3.   Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in English language.
4.   Knowledge:  Applicants must have knowledge of African political, economic, and social environments.    
5.  Skills and Abilities:  Applicants must have ability to plan and execute media campaigns, programs and to craft information messages in various media formats (press releases, web sites, stories, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences.   Must have excellent analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills.  Should be able to work under pressure to meet very short deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)   A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
(ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
 Human Resources Office
 Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
 P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
 Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
 0414-341-863 - ATTENTION:  HR
3. Or by e-mail:
 KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  December 27, 2011