Community Liaison Officer at British High Commission
Employment Nigeria
23-Sep-2017
LAGOS ,
Administrative
The British High Commission is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Community Liaison Officer (16/17 LOS)
DESCRIPTION
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is an information point of contact for families, partners and staff prior to and on arrival at Post.
On arrival the CLO assists UK based (including Home Office, SOCA, DFID & British Council) single staff, couples and families to integrate as smoothly as possible into life at Post.
They also act as a continuing source of information, referral and support and provide effective communication on social matters within the Post.
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinating the annual updating of the Post Report and the Post Fact Sheet.
- Completion of the bi-annual ECA Cost of Living (COLA) survey and other returns as required.
- Liaising with DSFA and submission of various data/information as required.
- Maintain contact with CLO co-ordinator and the CLO world-wide network.
- Liaise with other Diplomatic Missions in Lagos and maintain contact with British Women’s Group and the British Council.
- Supporting UK based staff and their dependants before, during and after arrival at Post by providing relevant information as appropriate. This includes an orientation tour on arrival.
- In liaison with the Estates Officer, ensure that staff accommodation is delivered on time and at an acceptable standard.
- Assist officers, their families and staff on temporary duty by providing confidential information on health and medical welfare at Post.
- Act as the main contact between Post and local schools.
- Arranging school monitoring visits, arrange registration where necessary.
- Point of contact for school bills, fee enquiries and bids for FCO education team.
- Compile and issue monthly Newsletter to all staff.
- Attend the following committee meetings - Post Housing committee, Lagos Joint Post Management Board (LJPMB), International Mother & Child Playgroup based at the Kingfisher Club (KFC).
- Ad-hoc responsibilities as required by LM
Qualifications
- Previous experience of working within an office environment, good keyboard skills, familiarity with computers and software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and outlook) is desirable.
- The CLO should be familiar with the facilities and resources available in and around Ikoyi and Victoria Island.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Agood listener, approachable, discreet, sympathetic, able to respect confidences is pertinent in this role.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience as a CLO
- Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment:
- This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week (exact timing will be agreed with successful applicant).
Learning and Development Opportunities:
- Appropriate L & D will be provided when the candidate starts.
Monthly Salary
N206, 365 gross
Start Date
15th September, 2017.
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
