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The U.S. Embassy in Kampala is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Economic Assistant in the Kampala office. The Economic Assistant is responsible for a broad range of analytical reporting and information gathering – on economic issues as well as trade and investment, science, technology and health issues. Must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance for handling classified information; supervised by Political/Economic U.S. Direct Hire.

Responsibilities or duties

Economic Research and Reporting (60%) • Obtains information from a variety of sources and prepares reports on current economic developments and trends, including foreign and domestic policy issues. • Attends legislative sessions or other events and reviews media coverage to identify economic, commercial, and relevant government activities of interest and reports accordingly. • Analyzes and reports on host country’s national budget. • Prepares biographic reports on important economic players. • Develops economic forecasts using econometric techniques; identifies economic indicators and trends; assesses economic impact of tax laws. • Cultivates and develops contacts in the private and public sectors to gain a deeper understanding of how the economy functions and the formation of government policy and its impact.

Grant and U.S. Program Management (15%) • As Grants Officer co-representative, co-manages the Ambassador’s Self Help Fund projects and all other grant programs. • Under general guidance from the Section Chief, solicits and reviews grant applications for the Oversees Ambassador’s Self Help Fund and other grants; makes recommendations for approval of grants, and monitors grantees to ensure that they are in compliance and that the projects are completed on time. • Makes site visits to all grant recipients to verify projects. • Monitors and reconciles all budgets, receipts, and other submissions for approval. Ensures that all work is timely and accurate. • Recommends individuals for U.S.-funded programs and handles logistics for individuals chosen to attend U.S.-funded programs.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Security Clearance Required: Secret/ Confidential Clearance

Experience needed

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

• Obtains information from a variety of sources and prepares reports on current economic developments and trends, including foreign and domestic policy issues.
• Attends legislative sessions or other events and reviews media coverage to identify economic, commercial, and relevant government activities of interest and reports accordingly.
• Analyzes and reports on host country’s national budget.
• Prepares biographic reports on important economic players.
• Develops economic forecasts using econometric techniques; identifies economic indicators and trends; assesses economic impact of tax laws.
• Cultivates and develops contacts in the private and public sectors to gain a deeper understanding of how the economy functions and the formation of government policy and its impact.
• As Grants Officer co-representative, co-manages the Ambassador’s Self Help Fund projects and all other grant programs.
• Under general guidance from the Section Chief, solicits and reviews grant applications for the Oversees Ambassador’s Self Help Fund and other grants; makes recommendations for approval of grants, and monitors grantees to ensure that they are in compliance and that the projects are completed on time.
• Makes site visits to all grant recipients to verify projects.
• Monitors and reconciles all budgets, receipts, and other submissions for approval. Ensures that all work is timely and accurate.
• Recommends individuals for U.S.-funded programs and handles logistics for individuals chosen to attend U.S.-funded programs.

• Must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance for handling classified information.