U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Community Liaison Assistant Jobs
U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Community Liaison Assistant Jobs
Duties The incumbent assists the Community Liaison Office Coordinator(s) (CLO) in developing and maintaining key contacts and managing information that benefit the morale and welfare of the entire mission. Serves as a main point of contact for all
CLO-organized activities within the Embassy, around the country and throughout the region. CLO Assistant will assist CLO in promoting and implementing cross-cultural activities, providing expert advice on Tanzanian culture and language to the mission staff and their family members, maintain CLO daily operations and yearly reports, and assist in all CLO trips and social functions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities(Include % of time spent for each duty; percentage totals must equal 100%.)
Event Coordination 40%
The CLO Assistant aides the CLO(s) in development, implementation, and administration of all cultural and social activities hosted by the Community Liaison Office (Fall Newcomers’ Orientation, US Embassy Halloween Party, CLO trips, etc.) Acts as the liaison between the mission and members of the host government or cultural and social organizations participating in or hosting events for the benefit of our community.
Assists the CLO in implementing and executing all events organized through the CLO, including researching and negotiating special offers, resolving potential problems and overseeing aspects of actual trips or functions. Attends and works major US Mission Dar community events.
Administration 30%
Maintains working relationship with all Embassy sections, the FSN Association, and other interest or community organizations within the Mission. Serves as liaison between CLO and GSO warehouse FSN staff for event support and with local vendors including printing houses, publishers, nurseries, travel agents, etc. for CLO-related activities.
Communication and Resource Management 20%
Works closely with CLO in information,
media, and general office management. Prepares welcome packages for new officers and visitors, maintains check-in and briefing information for new officers, orders supplies, and processes vehicle and supplies requests.
Helps design and distribute posters and flyers, and compiles and broadcasts announcements and newsletters.
Reporting and Data Management 10%
Manages regular reports mandated by offices such as Family Liaison Office (FLO), Overseas Briefing Center (OBC), and the Office of Overseas Schools (OOS). Updates procedures and helps collect data for yearly reports including, but not limited to: CLO Activity Report, Family Member Employment Report (FAMER), Overseas Childcare Report, Office of Overseas School Summary
Report, and the Post Info To Go (PITG).
Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent
will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in event planning and management is required.
Education Requirements:
Education: Two years of College/University studies is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Fluent (written/spoken, including ability to translate.) in English is required and Good working knowledge (written & spoken) in Kiswahili is required. “This may be tested”
Skills and Abilities:
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Teams) and newsletter editing/layout (Publisher, InDesign) Required.
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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Community Liaison Assistant Jobs
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