Computer Management Assistant U. S. Mission, Jobs in Uganda, Africa Vacancies

U. S. Mission, Uganda
Number: 05912011
Dale: 09/2212011
OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates
OPENING DATE: September 22, 2011
CLOSING DATE: October 05, 2011
POSITION TITLE: Computer Management Assistant; FP•5; FSN•9
POSITION LOCATION: Chancery (IRM)
HOURS OF WORK: Full time; 40 hours /week
"The American Embassy is seeking for an individual for the position
of Computer Management Assistant in the Information Resources
Management Section."
Note All applicants who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent directly provides computer assistance 10 over m Customers
in two locations in Kampala under the direct supervision of Information.
Systems Officer while working closely with the FSN System's manager. Also, directly responsible for administering the Local area Network and Database
management.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and
responsibilities is available on www.kampala.usembassy.gov.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education required: B.Sc. in Computer Science, Management
Information Science and Information Technology is required.
Work Experience: Three years experience in the management of
information systems and use of office information systems experience is required.
Language Requirement: Level IV English ability (fluent written, spoken
and reading) is required.
Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of Local Area Network design
and support methodologies; in depth knowledge of personal computers,
peripherals and LAN hardware including server, switches, hubs, cabling, patch wireless internet hardware and various other hardware
required for the implementation of LANIWAN systems is required.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to train and work with others; effective skills in fact gathering and analysis; good organization, leadership and initiative is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)
and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that
the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probational( period are not eligible to apply.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary( Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
Current employed US Citizen EFMs who hood a Family Member
Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement
(PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for
consideration of the application:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or
Family Member (D8-174); or
A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1•24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their FormD0-214 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, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide
the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident
(Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Govemment vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Govemment (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position,
Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Pklt 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax: 0414-341-863•
Or by e-mail: KamoalaHR@state.gov