Community Liaison Officers at the British High Commission

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Liaison Officer (21/16 ABJ)

Location: Abuja
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 25 Hrs per week
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Job Subcategory: Community Liaison

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  
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 / what will  the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• To ensure that all new arrivals (single officers, couples, families and officers on temporary duty) are welcomed and supported into the community; that advice on living in Abuja is provided in advance both proactively and on demand; and to guide new arrivals through the arrival process, including orientation and induction briefing, with due care and attention.
• Specifically to engage in information gathering and providing advice on spouse/partner employment at Post and children's education. To remain actively engaged with new arrivals by following up after a period of time to ensure that people have settled in well. (40%)
• To contribute fully and actively to a strong sense of community cohesion by ensuring that all members are encouraged to contribute and share relevant information on social events and amenities/restaurants/shops etc. To facilitate events, coordinate volunteers, and liaise/network with other missions’ CLOs and local expat groups/organisations. (40%)
• Advocate for UK-based staff and dependents in addressing issues of importance with Post management, including as their representative on the Joint Post Management Board, Post Housing Committee, and evacuation/contingency planning, and as the chief link between Post and DSFA in London.  (15%)
• Resource management of CLO Imprest, book and DVD library, keeping updated the CLO Welcome Pack, and, with Post Management, coordination of update of the Post Report. (5%)

How should this be achieved?

• 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 him on community needs where relevant to wider management decisions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience  

• Previous experience as CLO

Required competencies: 

• Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Demonstrating Resilience

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N 243 768

Application Closing Date
26th October, 2016.

Start Date  
1st November, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
• Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   
• Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.