Consular Associate Job - United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Job Title: Consular Associate (Training Grade) (Fresher High School Diploma Jobs)

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: USD $38,894

Position Number: Kampala-2022-024T-RA2

About US Embassy:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Peace Corps

Job Summary: 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, Skills and Experience:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

The applicants for the United States US Embassy Consular Associate job opportunity should have completed High school Required.
At least two years of office administration.
General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations.
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.
Language: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.