Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator (US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)) Jobs

Duties

• Work in the Management Section and report to the post’s Management Officer, with guidance from the Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO). Develop, implement, and manage a program based on community needs and post-specific requirements.
• Handle morale-boosting activities in eight key areas: family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning.
• Identify needs and provide effective programs, information, resources, and referrals. The CLO is a required ICASS service provider serving all participating U.S. Government agencies at post. The main group includes all direct-hire employees and family members under Chief of Mission authority.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must obtain and hold a TOP SECRET security clearance.

• All candidates will undergo a background investigation.
• The selected candidate must start work within a reasonable time (12 weeks) after receiving agency authorization and clearances, or the offer may end.

Education Requirements:

• At least two years of college or university studies are required.

Evaluations:

• Language: Good working knowledge of English for speaking, reading, and writing (this may be tested).
• You will be evaluated based on the qualifications and requirements in this announcement.
• You may need to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• Complete the application form and provide required documents. Address all qualifications, including education, experience, language, and skills. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must pass medical and security certifications.

Experience:

• At least three years of professional experience in administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy.

Job Knowledge:

• Understand the Foreign Service community and federal government structure. Know general principles of program management and monitoring. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office is needed.
• Know Department of State programs and policies for the eight CLO areas: community liaison, crisis management, employment, education, guidance and referral, communications and outreach, welcoming/orientation/departures, and events planning.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze issues and make conclusions and recommendations.
• Work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including briefing and writing.
• Draft and edit material for correspondence and publications.
• Be proficient in project management for short- and long-term projects.
• Work at a high level with disruptions and follow an untraditional schedule.