The U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible applicants for the position of Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator.
The work schedule for this position is full-time (40 hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Location: Accra, GH
Duties
- The Assistant Community Liaison Coordinator (A/CLO) fully assists the CLO Coordinator in developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs.
- S/he assists in all eight areas of CLO responsibilities as well as providing clerical and administrative support.
- The A/CLO identifies needs within the post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources and referrals and provides orientation and information of interest to the Embassy community.
- Also s/he is responsible for assisting CLO with planning, organizing and coordinating CLO events and activities.
- A/CLO works with CLO Coordinator to enhance post morale and maintain/improve quality of life for all community members. This is a non-supervisory position, and is directly supervised by the CLO.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
- Two years professional work experience in an environment that requires problem solving and administrative skills is required.
- Customer service experience working with a diverse and complex client base is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
- Must have a general knowledge of host country regulations and procedures governing the preparation of documents and other paper work for the shipment of personal and U.S. government property, and Ghanaian Customs clearance regulations.
- Must have some knowledge of Freight Forwarding from the Custom Excise and Preventive Services(CEPS).
Education Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
Evaluations
LANGUAGE:
Fluent English in speaking, reading and writing is required. This may be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2022.
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