Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Consular Associate.

The work schedule for this position is: Part Time, 20 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:
• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Officer, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).
• The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education:
• Completion of High School is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
• Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff).
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents, and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills. This may be tested.

Qualifications:
• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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