Employer: US Embassy Uganda
Location: Kampala Uganda
REF: 15-17
Available: Immediate
Offer: Ugshs 102,802,449
Introduction
The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in the field of law, criminal justice, security, military science, engineering, or applied sciences.
EXPERIENCE: Three years in police, military, or security position, two of which must be in a supervisory role. OR a minimum of 2 years Diploma studies with 5 years of specialized experience two of which must be in a supervisory role in police, military or security position.
LANGUAGE: Level IV spoken and written English ability (Fluent) is required. Level II in any of the following languages; Luganda, Runyakitara and Swahili .
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Leadership skills. Experience with budgets and manpower control. A driver’s license. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Be trained to carry a firearm and other protective equipment, and be prepared to deal with an intruder or other criminal on the compound. Typing skills with speed and accuracy is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A high-level working knowledge of the FAM/FAH, embassy procurement and contracting procedures, Diplomatic Security physical, procedural, and operational security standards and procedures, local laws, and local law enforcement tactics, procedures, and chains of command. Knowledge in budgeting, planning a physical or residential security upgrade project (to include how to request additional funds at post, from DS, or from OBO), and carrying out that project. An understanding of local working conditions and practices. Familiarity with a wide range of protective equipment..
Job Specification
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 15-17
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION: Security Coordinator
OPENING DATE: June 16, 2017
CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-10 Ugshs 102,802,449 p.a. Inclusive of allowances
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5
*Final Grade/Step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Coordinator.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Security Coordinator is the Regional Security Office’s senior locally employed (LE) staff in charge of the embassy’s defensive security portfolio, which includes the embassy’s physical security program, the residential security program, the local guard force (LGF), the surveillance detection unit (SD), and the security receptionist team. As head of the defensive security portfolio, the DSC directly supervises four LE staff: the Residential Security Coordinator (RSC), the LGF Coordinator (LGFC), the SD Coordinator (SDC), and the Security Receptionist Supervisor. In consultation with the supervising ARSO, the DSC is responsible for resolving the defensive security portfolio’s budgetary, procurement, and personnel issues directly with the relevant management office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in the field of law, criminal justice, security, military science, engineering, or applied sciences.
EXPERIENCE: Three years in police, military, or security position, two of which must be in a supervisory role.OR a minimum of 2 years Diploma studies with 5 years of specialized experience two of which must be in a supervisory role in police, military or security position.
LANGUAGE: Level IV spoken and written English ability (Fluent) is required. Level II in any of the following languages; Luganda, Runyakitara and Swahili .
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Leadership skills. Experience with budgets and manpower control. A driver’s license. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Be trained to carry a firearm and other protective equipment, and be prepared to deal with an intruder or other criminal on the compound. Typing skills with speed and accuracy is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A high-level working knowledge of the FAM/FAH, embassy procurement and contracting procedures, Diplomatic Security physical, procedural, and operational security standards and procedures, local laws, and local law enforcement tactics, procedures, and chains of command. Knowledge in budgeting, planning a physical or residential security upgrade project (to include how to request additional funds at post, from DS, or from OBO), and carrying out that project. An understanding of local working conditions and practices. Familiarity with a wide range of protective equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
FS on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link below http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/. For further assistance call 0414306450
You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.
IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
WHERE TO APPLY:
http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/index.php?s=advert_view&g=100220&x=1941960&i=39&pop=1
Telephone: 0414306001
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Location: Kampala Uganda
REF: 15-17
Available: Immediate
Offer: Ugshs 102,802,449
Introduction
The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in the field of law, criminal justice, security, military science, engineering, or applied sciences.
EXPERIENCE: Three years in police, military, or security position, two of which must be in a supervisory role. OR a minimum of 2 years Diploma studies with 5 years of specialized experience two of which must be in a supervisory role in police, military or security position.
LANGUAGE: Level IV spoken and written English ability (Fluent) is required. Level II in any of the following languages; Luganda, Runyakitara and Swahili .
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Leadership skills. Experience with budgets and manpower control. A driver’s license. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Be trained to carry a firearm and other protective equipment, and be prepared to deal with an intruder or other criminal on the compound. Typing skills with speed and accuracy is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A high-level working knowledge of the FAM/FAH, embassy procurement and contracting procedures, Diplomatic Security physical, procedural, and operational security standards and procedures, local laws, and local law enforcement tactics, procedures, and chains of command. Knowledge in budgeting, planning a physical or residential security upgrade project (to include how to request additional funds at post, from DS, or from OBO), and carrying out that project. An understanding of local working conditions and practices. Familiarity with a wide range of protective equipment..
Job Specification
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 15-17
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION: Security Coordinator
OPENING DATE: June 16, 2017
CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-10 Ugshs 102,802,449 p.a. Inclusive of allowances
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5
*Final Grade/Step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Coordinator.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Security Coordinator is the Regional Security Office’s senior locally employed (LE) staff in charge of the embassy’s defensive security portfolio, which includes the embassy’s physical security program, the residential security program, the local guard force (LGF), the surveillance detection unit (SD), and the security receptionist team. As head of the defensive security portfolio, the DSC directly supervises four LE staff: the Residential Security Coordinator (RSC), the LGF Coordinator (LGFC), the SD Coordinator (SDC), and the Security Receptionist Supervisor. In consultation with the supervising ARSO, the DSC is responsible for resolving the defensive security portfolio’s budgetary, procurement, and personnel issues directly with the relevant management office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in the field of law, criminal justice, security, military science, engineering, or applied sciences.
EXPERIENCE: Three years in police, military, or security position, two of which must be in a supervisory role.OR a minimum of 2 years Diploma studies with 5 years of specialized experience two of which must be in a supervisory role in police, military or security position.
LANGUAGE: Level IV spoken and written English ability (Fluent) is required. Level II in any of the following languages; Luganda, Runyakitara and Swahili .
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Leadership skills. Experience with budgets and manpower control. A driver’s license. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Be trained to carry a firearm and other protective equipment, and be prepared to deal with an intruder or other criminal on the compound. Typing skills with speed and accuracy is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A high-level working knowledge of the FAM/FAH, embassy procurement and contracting procedures, Diplomatic Security physical, procedural, and operational security standards and procedures, local laws, and local law enforcement tactics, procedures, and chains of command. Knowledge in budgeting, planning a physical or residential security upgrade project (to include how to request additional funds at post, from DS, or from OBO), and carrying out that project. An understanding of local working conditions and practices. Familiarity with a wide range of protective equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
FS on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link below http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/. For further assistance call 0414306450
You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.
IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
WHERE TO APPLY:
http://usembassykampala.myafricanjobs.com/index.php?s=advert_view&g=100220&x=1941960&i=39&pop=1
Telephone: 0414306001
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.