Job Title: Consular Associate – US Embassy Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: US Embassy Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
US Embassy Uganda Profile:
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)
- Centres 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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
American Citizens Services 40%
- Schedules appointments and coordinates case intake.
- Explains procedural and documentary requirements to U.S. citizens who request consular services.
- Provides support for a wide range of services including voting outreach, financial and medical assistance, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and Consular Reports of Death Abroad, routine prison visits, citizenship and immigration services,
assistance in welfare/whereabouts, prisoner, destitution, repatriation, and injury cases, Veterans Affairs benefits, etc. Up on designation by Passport Services, serves as Passport Acceptance Agent: Receives passport applications, reviews documents for completeness, and is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations for passport applications. - Upon designation by Overseas Citizen Services, serves as Notary Public:
- Provides notarial and authentication services.
Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas 20%
- Performs biometric data collection, verification, and enrollment.
- Pre-screens visa applications, including data input and verification; and maintains quality control.
- Conducts visa ineligibility searches and drafts background check requests where appropriate.
- Flags cases of possible fraud or malfeasance for additional scrutiny.
- Drafts Security Advisory Opinions (SAO) and manages the flow of cases through the SAO process.
- Monitors the expedite and group request queues within the appointment system (for both IV and NIV), approving/denying requests that meet criteria set out by management and schedules according to post policy and SOPs. Brings to manager attention any unusual or potentially high-profile requests.
- Monitors the visa wait times and appointment inventory in the appointment system. Loads the monthly post-based appointment schedule as directed by management and ensures that a skeleton schedule has been opened up at least six months out.
- Assists in liaising with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other agencies.
Fraud Prevention 20%
- Detects and reports possible fraud uncovered during visa and passport processing.
- Gathers information for fraud assessments and performs validation studies and other analysis of visa use and applicant patterns.
- Tracks cases to ensure timely and complete processing.
- Performs fraud prevention site visits.
- Facilitates DNA testing procedures, including scheduling appointments and serving as the cleared U.S. citizen witness during testing.
Administrative and Other Duties 20%
- Drafts correspondence for the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties concerning consular issues.
- Assists with post training and orientation programs, customer service initiatives, and other innovative programs.
- Manages projects to improve operations in the Consular Section, e.g. consular workflow, office furniture and equipment inventory, filing, and record keeping.
- Participates in outreach programs as assigned, e.g., speaks on consular activities and visa application process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications for US Embassy Uganda Jobs 2022:
Education: Completion of High School is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two years of office administration.
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.
How To Apply for US Embassy Uganda Jobs 2022
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Closing Date: 9th September 2022
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