Community Liaison Officer

Job Description

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category : Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory : Community Liaison

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Duration of post: This position is  for 6 months subject to date of joining.

Main purpose of job:

The primary function of the CLO is to support all UK-Based officers and their families at Post, including Partners Across Government (Mainly DFID and Ministry of Defence), to help them prepare for, settle into and face challenges of life while posted in Kathmandu.

CLO will  work closely with Post Management for the well-being of all staff at Post, with primary function as advocate for and provision of support to UK-based staff and families on family and community issues, principally in the areas of information gathering, welfare and communication. 

Roles and responsibilities: 

• To support expat/UK families in all the practicalities in terms of  moving to and living in Nepal by gathering and providing information on accommodation, local medical service providers, international schools, employment opportunities, shopping, entertainment options.
• To liaise with the Estates team to ensure float items and internet and TVs are available prior to staff arrival.
• To welcome new staff and family and liaise for their familiarization visit or Post arrival.
• To liaise with the spouses/partners through social events and coordinate a social newsletter, linking up with other expat missions and organisations.
• To coordinate annual returns to the Foreign Office in London on the Cost of Living (COLA), medical facilities, Post Report, DSFA returns, education options among other areas.
• Adhoc duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Essential on arrival:  Proven record of Working with others and good interpersonal skills; excellent team work skill

Computer literate – Word, Outlook (email) and Excel

Desirable:  Experience  of living abroad

Required competencies  

Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline  : 10 September 2019

Grade  : A2 (L)

Type of Position  : Temporary

Working hours per week  : 18 Hrs per week

Region  : South Asia & Afghanistan

Country/Territory  : Nepal

Location (City)  : Kathmandu

Type of Post  : British Embassy

Number of vacancies  : 1

Starting monthly salary (NPR) : NPR 37,823 per month.

Start Date  : 1 September 2019

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

SALARY PACKAGE 

For British Embassy candidates, the Local Staff BE Terms & Conditions will apply. Basic salary will be NPR 37,823 per month. 

The successful candidate will be provided with annual leaves, maternity/paternity and membership in the Embassy medical benefits scheme as per the Terms & Conditions of Services. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is part of a worldwide network of 240 Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best. The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

Additional information  

To Apply: 

Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.

a)    Complete the Online Application Form.

b)    Attach a detailed CV.

c)    Complete the Motivation Segment and competency based question in the Online Application Form.

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and inform their current line managers. Else, the application will not be considered. 

We will accept only online applications by ­­“10 September’19” midnight.

Please Note:

• Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
• The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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