Assistant CLO Coordinator at US Embassy

Summary:

The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Assistant CLO Coordinator position in the Community Liaison Office.

Duties

The Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator (Assistant CLO, A/CLO) supports the CLO Coordinator in fulfilling all Eight Areas of CLO Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning), and in developing and managing post programs to enhance community morale.

The Assistant CLO works with the CLO Coordinator to identify needs within the diverse post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources, and referrals. The incumbent works under the supervision of the CLO Coordinator and is expected to interact independently with CLO clients to develop CLO materials and programs, to formulate advocacy plans, and to generate ideas for community events. In the absence of a CLO Coordinator, the Assistant CLO will serve as back-up to fulfill all responsibilities.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of at least two (2) years of college or university studies is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required.

Job Knowledge:

A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government is required. Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring is required. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of the Department of State's programs and policies pertaining to CLO Coordinator's Eight Areas of Responsibility (community liaison, crisis management, employment, education, guidance and referral, communications and outreach, welcoming/orientation/departures, and events planning) is required

Skills And Abilities:

The Assistant CLO is often a front-line responder in addressing quality of life issue for individuals or the broader post community. The Assistant CLO must exercise good judgment when advocating for diverse employees and family members and dealing with confidential matters. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with others, demonstrating good teamwork. Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. Must possess experience in data collection and report writing.