Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Assistant (American Services).

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:
• Responsible for all American personnel programs at the Mission including but not limited to:
• Travel Messages (TMs) for arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; check-in/check-out processing; advising American employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations; NSDD-38 procedures for new or existing USDH positions;
maintaining files for American employees; managing recruitment program for Family Member Appointment (FMA), Seasonal Hires, When Actually Employed (WAE), Rovers, etc.; managing the Duty officer program; and provides general guidance on accreditation (visas and diplomatic ID processing).

Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION:
• Completion of two years of general college studies is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

Evaluations:
• (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE:
• English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet).
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal relationships are required.

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