Community Liaison Office Coordinator (USEFMs Only)

Information about the Role

The Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. The development and implementation of this program have a direct impact on post morale and affect overall work performance, productivity, retention, community spirit, and individual and family well-being in a foreign environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Program Development: Develop and manage a community program tailored to post demographics and needs.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate program efficacy by developing evaluation criteria and conducting periodic surveys.
• Strategic Planning: Analyze formal and informal surveys to develop and implement long-range program plans with goals to maintain and enhance morale at the post.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Apply pertinent Department of State (DOS) regulations, programs, and policies, as well as host-country laws and mores to program operations.
• Liaison Functions: Act as a critical point of contact for employment liaison, education liaison, crisis management, and security liaison for Foreign Service (FS) employees and family members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience is required, including a minimum of six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Education: Completion of Secondary school is required.
• Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.
• Job Knowledge: Understanding of USG and DOS regulations, policies, and initiatives governing programs and benefits for FS employees overseas.
• Skills and Abilities: Standard knowledge of Microsoft computer environment; ability to draft and edit material for correspondence and publication; and strong interpersonal customer service skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application via the U.S. Embassy's Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal at erajobs.state.gov.