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

• The applicants for the US Embassy Acquisition
  and Assistance Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree or the
  host-country equivalent formal education in a relevant field, such as
  business administration, economics, finance, marketing, commerce,
  accounting, international trade, industrial management, and law is
  required.
• At least three years’ experience in a
  progressively responsible work situation is required. One year of this
  experience must have been gained in an acquisition or assistance related
  field.
• Excellent organizational, analytical,
  negotiating, and time management skills, with strong proofreading skills
  and attention to detail also required.
• Show potential to acquire the ability to plan
  and administer acquisition activities, and provide acquisition assistance
  and support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner is
  required.
• Exhibit potential to gain the ability to
  apply contracting regulations, procedures, and policies to individual
  acquisition and assistance programs is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly,
  tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the
  ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards
  throughout all phases of acquisition and assistance actions.
• Proven ability to deal effectively with
  high-level representatives of the US and Regional business community, with
  senior managers in the USAID Mission and with senior level host government
  representatives is required.
• Broad working knowledge of public and/or
  private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such
  knowledge, is required. An understanding of US Federal and USAID
  Acquisition Regulations, or knowledge and understanding of how to execute
  and administer a complex acquisition portfolio, is desired, particularly
  as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed
  bidding, small purchase procedures, and that result in standard and established
  contract types.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Regional
  markets pertaining to program and project requirements for services and
  commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US market and
  pricing methods is desirable.
• Language: This position requires Level IV
  (fluency) in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional
  languages common in Uganda is desired.

• Universal Application for Employment as a
  Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download
  it Here.
• 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.

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