Job Title : Project Management Assistant
Job Description
USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Project Management Assistant. Duties: Assists the Democracy. Governance and Conflict (DGC)team manage project activities within the USAID/Uganda 0GC portfolio and provide administrative support. Ensures that the Mission has the necessary technical expertise to handle program and administrative support related to the multiple program areas of the DGC office.
Qualifications/Ed ucation/Experience: Some college Ot university studies required. Studies can be in development slud-ies/ag ricu 11 u re/envi run me n t/busi ness administration/finance/ accounting or simitar fields. Three (3) years of prog ram/admin -istralive/clerical experience is required: familiarity with an international agency arid the government of Uganda is highly desirable.
Ability to quickly assimilate knowledge of program management, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is required Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams clear concise writing skills, ability to meet tight deadlines with logical analyses and dear presentation are essential Proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of counterparts at professional levels including those from host country government, NGOs, other USAID Missions, other donors and rural resource users. Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office. Demonstrated experience in Ihe preparation and presentation of reports. Must be self-driven wilh ability to perform under minimal supervision. Full position description can be found at: hltpV/kampala usernbassy qov/job opportunities html
Salary Range: Uganda Shillings 35,778.240 to 51,509.351 p.a inclusive of allowances.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume wilh references expressing interest and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) ot testimonials, certificates, etc and send to the American Embassy, HR office. Plot 1577, Ggaba Rd., Nsambya, Box 7007, Kampala or by e-mail: KampalaHR@state.gov to reach by Close of Business January 18, 2012. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
