U.S. Embassy in Ghana Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator Jobs in Ghana

U.S. Embassy in Ghana Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator Jobs in Ghana

Announcement Number: Accra-2022-050R

Hiring Agency: Embassy Accra

Position Title: Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator (Open to US Citizen Eligible Family Members)

Open Period: 10/04/2022 - 10/18/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP - 0105 7

Salary: USD $38,894 - USD $57,117

Work Schedule: Full-time -

Promotion Potential: FP-7

Duty Location(s): 1 in Accra, GH

Telework Eligible: No

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type: Temporary

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Summary

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.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

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.

He/ She 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 he/she 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.

[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

Education Requirements

Completion of High School is required

Evaluations

Language: Fluent English speaking/ reading/ written is required. This may be tested.

Skills and Abilities:

Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Good interpersonal skills to work with people of diverse cultures and interests.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

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.

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.

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.

Hiring Preference Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret Security clearance.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you must submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants

Residency and/or Work Permit

Degree (not transcript)

Degree with transcript

Language Scores (if available)

Driver’s License

Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Ghana Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator Jobs in Ghana

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