GSO Administrative Assistant

at US Embassy
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 21, 2023
Category Admin & Office
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

U.S. Mission Uganda
Announcement Number: Kampala-2023-055
Position Title: GSO Administrative Assistant
Opening Period: 06/13/2023 – 06/19/2023
Series/Grade: FSN 6/FP-8
Salary: UGX 44,197,171
For More Info: KampalaHRLERecruitment@state.gov
Who May Apply: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or declared Members of Household (MOHs); dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies. (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 GSO Administrative Assistant.

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: No

Duties: Position is responsible for performing office management; administrative and clerical duties for the General Services Office and to provide customer support to its clients.

Download: Detailed Position Description | PD – GSO Administrative Assistant – Kampala

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: Completion of two years of general university studies is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressively responsible office management experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of general office management and administrative procedures. Knowledge of local and U.S. Government offices (Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Registry of vehicles, municipal water and electricity departments) and processes to complete assigned duties is required.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, presentations (PowerPoint) and e-mail systems. Ability to obtain, organize, and present factual data in a logical way is required. Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply pertinent regulations, and follow through on a wide variety of assigned work projects is required.

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.

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-e