Program Development Assistant Job Vacancy at US Embassy

Job Requirements: 

1. Financial Management: (70% of time)With limited supervision, the jobholder will provide programmatic and administrative leadership in structuring, updating and overseeing the entire Economic Growth financial portfolio, which is $85 million in FY 2015 funding and is becoming increasingly complex in terms of nature of funding sources. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring funds to include: Infrastructure, Government to Government, Energy, Humanitarian Assistance, Climate Change, Water, Biodiversity, and Food for Peace.

• The jobholder supports team leaders and other team members in providing and understanding financial data and analysis for quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports;
• Works in liaison with the Economic Growth director and deputy director as well as unit leaders and counterparts in the offices of Financial Management (OFM) and Program & Policy Development (PPD)and Acquisition and Assistance to construct Economic Growth program budgets by program area and element level and by congressional earmarks for planning purposes;
• The jobholder receives quarterly financial Pipeline data from the Office of Financial Management, reviews activities with activity managers and team leaders, provides an oral pipeline analysis to Economic Growth director and deputy director for quarterly mission pipeline and procurement plan reviews;
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2. Procurement Support (30% of Time): The incumbent will provide programmatic and administrative oversight to procurement actions across development objective teams.

• Actively participates in the clearance process of GLAAS requests and other documents by reviewing and clearing off on the documents before they go to the director or deputy director;
• Works in liaison with the activity managers to provide financial data for preparation of documentation on sub-obligations into specific implementing partner instruments and other mechanisms of a general and overall nature through GLAAS, Implementation Letters, and other mechanisms;
• Works with activity managers, team leaders and the Office of Acquisition and Assistance representatives to update the Economic Growth Procurement Plan, prepares for the quarterly Mission pipeline and procurement plan review;

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 Program Development Assistant/Budget job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, and Accounting, Social Sciences or related field is required.
• A minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible work in financial management, budgeting, accounting, business administration, program management, project development, social economic or related field is required.
• Prior experience working with international donor organizations or donor-funded projects in budgeting, financial management or related work is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures is required. Knowledge of U.S. government accounting systems is desirable.
• Working knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is desirable.
• Working knowledge of applicable U.S. Congressional earmark requirements is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience and ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, and logical analysis, accuracy and clear presentation skills.

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

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

Deadline: 27^th March, 2016