The U.S. Mission in Maseru is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Community Liaison Officer Administrative Officer.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves all American Government employees and family members in Lesotho as an advocate for quality of life issues in the areas of family member employment, education liaison, information and resource management, and recreation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Education
Minimum of High School degree is required.
Prior work experience
Requirement for 3 to 5 years in an area involving problem solving for a diverse, complex customer or client population, including advocacy on behalf of others, effectively working with officials at all levels of an organization; as well as interpreting, adapting and applying regulatory or procedural materials.
Language proficiency
Level III English language is required (fluent)
Post-entry training
Management and office procedures, CLO training.
Job knowledge
Complexity of issues in daily administration of program requires knowledge of pertinent DOS regulations, programs and policies, as well as host-country laws, practices and mores.
Skills and abilities
Basic typing and computer skills are required. Basic counseling skill is required. Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with American employees and their families. Must have excellent communication skills and inspire trust and confidence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://maseru.usembassy.gov and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office (Tsepang Mohale/Mzwandile Sopeng: 22312666 ext 4160/4217).
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, essatys, awards, etc.)
Closing date: 05 May 2017
