Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator (Open to US Citizen Eligible Family Members (EFM) Only

Announcement Number: Monrovia-2026-027 Grade: FP - 6085 5 Salary: Not Specified Open Period: 06/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY

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About: Announcement Number: Monrovia-2026-027 Hiring Agency: Embassy Monrovia Position Title: Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator (Open to US Citizen Eligible Family Members (EFM) Only Open Period: 06/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT Series/Grade: FP - 6085 5 Salary: Not Specified Work Schedule: Full-time - Full Time (40 hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Promotion Potential: FP-5 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Monrovia, LI Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 0776777119 MonroviaHRO@state.gov

Overview: Hiring Path: • Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 5. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Open to: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years) Marketing Statement: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. embassy 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. Summary: The U.S. Embassy Monrovia in Liberia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator within the Management Section. Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required Back to top

Duties: Duties: Working in the Management Section and reporting to post's Management Officer, with guidance from the Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO), the CLO Coordinator develops, implements, and manages a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. The CLO Coordinator executes morale enhancing activities under eight Areas of Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning). Identifies needs and responds with effective programming, information and resources, and referrals. CLO is an ICASS mandatory package service provider, and as such serves all participating USG agencies at post. The CLO is a rated ICASS service provider whose base constituency includes all direct-hire employees and family members under Chief of Mission authority. Manage and Develop CLO program at post (45%) -- CLO Coordinator manages the Community Liaison Office at post by developing action plans that address the needs of post community while meeting DOS and ICASS service standards. The incumbent identifies and develops inclusive programs, activities, events, and communication that are aimed at enhancing the morale of post’s diverse community. CLO Coordinator develops and implements program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), after-action reports, and regular program evaluations. Plan, Maintain, and Liaise (25%) -- CLO Coordinator identifies partner offices, inside and outside the Mission, to establish or maintain a high level of engagement to cover the eight Areas of Responsibility. CLO Coordinator serves as a liaison by organizing and facilitating programs that allow post community to gain knowledge about local (post and in-country) resources, education, employment, and culture. CLO Coordinator serves as the liaison with community by participating in Country Team meetings, Emergency Action Committee meetings, Post Employment Committee meetings, and the Inter Agency Housing Board meetings, as well as meetings of other post councils and committees (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Council, Green Team, etc.) and the employee/recreation association. CLO Coordinator refers community members to functional offices in Washington, DC, and liaises with the different schools where post children attend. CLO also maintains contact with local-based community organizations such as expat service groups and volunteer organizations. Evaluate and Implement (15%) -- CLO Coordinator establishes methods to evaluate the success of CLO programs at post, for example through the Community Needs Assessment Survey. The incumbent gathers information at post, from within the community, host country contacts, and from Washington, DC, and implements a communication channel to manage regular communications and outreach within post community. CLO Coordinator maintains a database of contacts and resources and serves as rumor control. CLO Coordinator hosts in-person and virtual community events that cover the categories of (1) U.S. traditions, (2) host country culture, and (3) social, educational, and recreational programs and activities. Report and Represent (15%) -- CLO Coordinator collects for GTM/GCLO data and information for reports that focus on the status of employment, education, demographics, welfare and morale, and activities at post. GTM/CLO uses these reports to inform and guide broader advocacy. CLO upholds the highest standard of confidentiality. The incumbent represents community needs to Mission’s management as well as partner offices in Washington, DC. CLO Coordinator represents Mission management to post community through in-person and virtual meetings, town halls, newsletters, social media outlets, etc. Reports directly to the Management Counselor. Directly supervise one (1) Administrative Clerk. Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency. Back to top

Qualifications and Evaluations: Requirements: Selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation, if applicable. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements: Education: Completion of at least two years of college or university studies is required. Substitution of experience for education: Completion of High School required and two years of previous CLO full-time experience (Coordinator, Assistant, or Administrative Assistant/Clerk), in addition to any years of experience required already in the position description under "Work Experience.". Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE : Minimum three years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy required SUPERVISORY : The position has no supervisory experience requirements Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Language: Level III Good Working Knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing English is required. This may be tested. Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. JOB KNOWLEDGE: A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government. Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of the Department of State's programs and policies pertaining to CLO Coordinator's eight Areas of Responsibility (community liaison, crisis management, employment, education, guidance and referral, communications and outreach, welcoming/orientation/departures, and events planning). Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be able to analyze specific issues and formulate conclusions and recommendations for action. Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good briefing and writing skills. Ability to draft and edit material for correspondence and publication required. Proficiency in project management, including short-term and long-term projects. Ability to work at a high-level with work disruptions and follow an untraditional schedule. Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Back to top

Benefits and Other Info: Benefits: Agency Benefits: The U.S. Embassy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. Other Information: HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* AEFM / USEFM Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** * IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. ** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only: Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. Back to top

How to Apply: How to Apply: To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the embassy internet site. Also, the link below is a video guide for the use of the new ERA (Electronic Recruitment Application) platform, to apply to Locally Employed staff vacancies in the United States Diplomatic Missions. How to Apply - YouTube Video IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not cut, copy and paste your current job duties; please describe your daily duties in your own words. You must be able to support all answers with detailed examples. You must address each required qualification listed with specific information supporting each item. HR will shortlist an applicant only on the basis of the information provided within ERA. Additional information provided in a resume or CV uploaded in ERA will not be consider for qualification. When providing information about current/previous jobs, please be sure to list the name of the company or organization you worked for. Do not list the name of the CEO, supervisor or manager as the "Employer." Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application. You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position. For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office. HR reserves the right to decline request from a candidate, if there is a reason to do so. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office. Required Documents: Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. College or University degree. Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable) SF-50 (if applicable) Next Steps: The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Embassy website. Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us. Back to top