Vacancy Announcement

Community Liaison Officer (25 April 08)

VACANCY No:                        09-08
OPEN TO:                               U.S. Citizen Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) – All Agencies  
POSITION TITLE:                  Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
OPENING DATE:                April 25, 2008
CLOSING DATE:                May 9, 2008
WORK HOURS:                  Part Time 20 Hours/Week
SALARY:                          To be Determined by Washington Based on
                                                Qualifications

NOTE:  ONLY U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS (AEFM) AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.  A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Freetown is seeking an Eligible Family Member (EFM) for employment in country for the position of Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO).   The position is located in the Management Section and reports to the Management Officer.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with all personnel within the Mission, key personnel in local community organizations and other local sources.  Establishes and maintains a community resources center.   Organizes cultural activities and programs to facilitate employee integration in the community, increase awareness of local traditions and culture, and enhance morale of employees and family members. Promotes the CLO program to the community.  Gathers, maintains and disseminates information to the community, Post management and appropriate functional offices in the Department.
Provides pre- and post-arrival information to direct hire Americans, their family members, and TDY personnel. Drafts welcome letters; prepares and sends welcome packages to newcomers; meets with new arrivals to assist with adjustment to Post.   Organizes Post welcome activities and coordinates Post orientation and sponsorship program.

Serves on the Emergency Action Committee, relaying critical security information between post management and the community.  Works with the RSO to organize security briefings, contingency planning seminars and town meetings.  Develops and maintains an emergency contact list of employees and their family members at post and the U.S. in coordination with the Consular Section.
Provides information and referral service on educational options available to employees and family members at Post.  Prepares annual School Summary Reports for the Office of Overseas Schools, the annual Child Care Report, and maintains the Family Member Employment Report (FAMER) for the Family Liaison Office (FLO) in Washington.
Prepares and submits periodic reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Minimum Qualification Requirements for full performance level (grade will be determined by AF/EX-FME Coordinator and FLO):

1.   Education:  Minimum Two Years of University Attendance with an
      Associates Degree.
2.   Experience:  Two years of full-time professional work experience that 
     demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
3.       Language ability:  Level 4 English Language ability (fluent) in written and
       spoken English required.
4.     Knowledge:   Knowledge of office practices and procedures required.
4.       Skills and Abilities:  Ability to be responsible, alert, and reliable required.
Must be well organized.
6.    Interpersonal skills:  The ability to work in a high stress, high volume,
       production environment.  Ability to interact with all members of the
      embassy family.
7    Other Criteria:  Must be a U.S. citizen Appointment Eligible Family Member
 EFM of a U.S.G. direct-hire or Uniformed service employee.  Must have or be able to obtain a top-secret security clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application may not be considered:
1.    Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); available on the internet at HTTP://freetown.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html   or
2.   A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as 
an  OF-612; plus
3.     Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their
  Form DD-214 with their application.
4.    Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees
 earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed  above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

The Management Officer
American Embassy
Freetown

DEFINITIONS

1.      AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
      --US citizen;
      --Spouse or child who is at least age 18;
      --Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service
      member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or
      establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
      --Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post
      of assignment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan and
      ---Does not receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a
         career in the U.S. Foreign or Civil Service.
      Other family members or dependents on direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or
      uniformed service member’s travel orders are not AEFMs or US Citizen EFMs
      for purpose of 3 FAM 8200.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  May 9, 2008

The US Mission in Freetown 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.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.