Consular Assistant Job Vacancy at US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing: 90%

• The Consular Assistant regularly reviews incoming NIV applications for completeness, performs data verification, and prepares cases for Consular officer adjudication.
• The incumbent advises members of the public orally and through written correspondence on application procedures and eligibility criteria.
• The incumbent prints approved visa cases, and at all times must ensure that controlled items such as visa foils, seals, etc. are handled in accordance with accountability procedures.
• The jobholder files visa applications and drafts and files correspondence, and will also be tasked with special projects such as customer service surveys, validation studies, verifying authenticity of documents, etc.
• The Consular Assistant will also be requested to serve as a translator when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Consular Assistant should have completed two years full-time post-secondary education at college/university level with a Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Administration and Management, Secretarial, Development Studies, Law, Education, Human Resources Management, Project Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Languages, Ethics and Development, Finance and Management.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in an office and public service environment is required.
• The Consular Assistant should have a sound knowledge of visa law and regulation, including immigrant visa regulations and the full range of Consular operations and computer applications.
• Broad working knowledge and understanding of local immigration policies and procedures is required.
• Fast and accurate data entry; ability to read, interpret, and act accordingly to complex regulations and instructions; work independently, exercise tact in dealing with the public; work under continuous pressure; exercise good judgment in referring cases to officers; write clear and concise correspondence.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:

• Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download it Here.  Please clearly indicate the position number and position title in this form.
• 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

Deadline: 17^th March, 2016