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Job Category
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Community Liaison Officer
Ref No: 06/18 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Part-Time
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Job Subcategory Community Liaison
Working hours per week: 25
Start Date: 2nd July, 2018.
Main Purpose of Job
- The main purpose of the Community Liaison Officer’s job is to support and bolster a cohesive and mutually supporting wider BHC community
- The successful candidate will be part of a small team advocating for and providing support to UK-based staff and families on family and community issues, primarily in the areas of arrival and departure from post, information gathering, welfare and communication.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The successful CLO needs to be approachable and sympathetic, be a good listener, discreet and able to respect confidences. CLOs may often be the first person at Post to hear of a problem and should be prepared to listen and signpost to where solutions may be obtained
- The CLOs report directly into the Deputy High Commissioner, and are expected to advise her on community needs where relevant to wider management decisions.
The successful applicant will also need to be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise well, working between teams and be able to assume responsibility for tasks with minimum supervision;
- Have excellent judgement and emotional intelligence, with clear self-awareness and an understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication;
- Be comfortable in possession of sensitive or personal information, and the associated need for discretion;
- Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Previous experience of overseas postings or working within a large community
Language Requirements:
- Language: English
- Level of language required: Fluent
Required Competencies:
- Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Starting Monthly Salary
Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
- Learning and Development Opportunities: The successful applicant will be expected to do the FCO CLO Course in London soon after taking up the appointment. Other training opportunities as relevant and agreed with the Line Manager do come up.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline: 25th May, 2018.