Assistant CLO Coordinator at U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant CLO Coordinator

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Assistant CLO Coordinator position in the Community Liaison Office.

Duties

• The Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator (Assistant CLO, A / CLO) supports the CLO Coordinator in fulfilling all Eight Areas of CLO Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning), and in developing and managing post programs to enhance community morale.
• The Assistant CLO works with the CLO Coordinator to identify needs within the diverse post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources, and referrals.
• The incumbent works under the supervision of the CLO Coordinator and is expected to interact independently with CLO clients to develop CLO materials and programs, to formulate advocacy plans, and to generate ideas for community events.
• In the absence of a CLO Coordinator, the Assistant CLO will serve as back-up to fulfill all responsibilities.

Job Knowledge

• A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government is required.
• Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring is required.
• 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) is required.

Requirements

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a top secret level security clearance. 
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of at least two (2) years of college or university studies is required.

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.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

• Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing of English is required.
• Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Skills And Abilities:

• The Assistant CLO is often a front-line responder in addressing quality of life issue for individuals or the broader post community.
• The Assistant CLO must exercise good judgment when advocating for diverse employees and family members and dealing with confidential matters. 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with others, demonstrating good teamwork. 
• Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. 
• Must possess experience in data collection and report writing.

Salary
USD $48,708 / Biweekly.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2026.