City : Kampala,
Country Uganda
Organisation: United States Embassy
Closing Date 10th September 2013
About CDC:
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda. CDC offers excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in Uganda."Job Summary: The Budget Analyst assists the Chiefs of the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) programs at CDC-Uganda on issues regarding resource planning, program management and coordination on NCEZID, CDC-Uganda accounting activities. This position will have primary responsibility for management of post-held funds for the Viral Special Pathogens Branch (VSPB), the Division of Vector-borne Diseases (DVBD), Global Health Security (GHS), and outbreak response funds.
Qualifications
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The applicant should hold a diploma in accounting, budgeting or management is required.
Three years of progressively responsible work in financial management, particularly related to budgeting and funds control, is required.
Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing in English) is required.
Knowledge of budgeting and funds control is required.
Ability to relate funds management with mission, programs and projects at post and must be able to understand budget management implications of changes in priorities.
Ability to summarize information orally and in writing to present in a precise and timely manner.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-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, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
