Assistant CLO Coordinator (USEFMs Only)- at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1019615
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

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

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Pre-hire (Operational):

  • A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government. Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office 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).

Post-hire (Organizational):

  • Reasonable understanding of all Mission sections at post, including familiarity with the diversity of post community and knowledge of programs that will benefit the general well-being of direct hires and family members under Chief of Mission. Knowledge of pertinent State Department and post regulations, programs, and policies related to the Community Liaison Office administration and CLO’s Eight Areas of Responsibility. Understanding of where to find foreign affairs guidelines, including the Foreign Affairs Manual, Foreign Affairs Handbook, Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO) resources and toolkits located on SharePoint and on websites.

Education Requirements:

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

Evaluations:

  • LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English Speaking/Reading/Writing required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Pre-hire Skills and Abilities

  • Just like the CLO Coordinator, 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 exercises 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.
  • Possess experience in data collection and report writing.

Post-hire Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate professionally with all mission U.S. Direct Hires (USDH), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), Members of Household) (MOHs), and local staff, including agency/section heads and Ambassador level. Assistant CLO Coordinator occasionally meets with the Ambassador or DCM to discuss complex and sensitive issues.
  • Interpersonal skills that contribute to establishing contacts in local business sector, educational and service communities. Interact regularly with school administrators to discuss sensitive issues. Both internal and external work contacts require continuing efforts to establish effective personal contact, gain individual and group acceptance, ability to discuss sensitive issues.

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