The U.S. Consulate General, a diplomatic mission, is currently recruiting for various vacant positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the available positions and submit their applications before the deadline.
To apply for job opportunities at the U.S. Consulate General, please see the list of available positions below:
Community Liaison Officer (CLO Coordinator)
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria.
Job Title: CLO Coordinator
Department: Management Section
Reporting To: Management Officer
Supervised By: Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO)
Position Overview:
The CLO Coordinator, operating within the Management Section and reporting to the post’s Management Officer, plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program tailored to community demographics and post-specific needs. Working under the guidance of the Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO), the CLO Coordinator executes morale-enhancing activities across eight Areas of Responsibility, including family member employment, crisis management and security, education, communications and outreach, guidance and referral, welcoming, orientation, and departures, community liaison, and events planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Development and Implementation:
- Develop and implement programs based on community demographics and post-specific needs.
- Execute morale-enhancing activities across eight designated Areas of Responsibility.
- Needs Assessment and Response:
- Identify community needs and respond with effective programming, information, resources, and referrals.
- ICASS Mandatory Package Services:
- Serve as an ICASS mandatory package service provider, catering to all participating USG agencies at the post.
- Rated ICASS Service Provider:
- Provide rated ICASS services, with the base constituency including all direct-hire employees and family members under Chief of Mission authority.
- Supervision:
- Directly supervise Two CLO Administrative Assistants and One CLO LE Assistant.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Proven experience in program development and implementation.
- Strong understanding of community demographics and needs.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of crisis management and security protocols.
- Familiarity with ICASS services and obligations.
- Leadership experience in a similar role.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience:
- Option 1:
- Three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required.
- Option 2:
- Two (2) years of previous CLO full-time experience (Coordinator, Assistant, or Administrative Assistant/Clerk), in addition to three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required.
- Option 1:
- Education:
- Completion of at least two years of college or university studies 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.
Education Requirements:
- Evaluations:
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to analyze specific issues and formulate conclusions and recommendations for action is required.
- Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good briefing and writing skills are required.
- Ability to draft and edit material for correspondence and publication is required.
- Proficiency in project management, including short-term and long-term projects is required.
- Ability to work at a high level with work disruptions and follow an untraditional schedule is required.
Salary: USD $50,662 per year
Method of Application
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