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 identity, 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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
The main purpose of the job is to work closely with Post Management in Kampala for the well-being of all staff at Post, with primary function as the advocate for and provision of support to UK based (UKB) staff and families from all Government Departments on family and community issues, principally in the areas of information gathering, welfare and communication.
This role would suit someone with experience of living overseas with a diplomatic mission. It is flexible, fun and offers possibilities for personal development. As the first person that many diplomats and their partners have
contact with at the High Commission, the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is in many ways the face of the office. It is your role to settle people into life in Kampala, help them to navigate a new country and meet their own needs.
You will also play a vital role in the overall life of the British High Commission (BHC). You will support the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner in ensuring the positive morale and smooth running of the High Commission. You will take a lead on core aspects of internal communications for the whole BHC community and help the People Committee in determining and implementing follow-up to the staff survey results. Support large BHC events (e.g. the King’s Birthday Party) and UKB focussed social events. It is recommended that the CLO be trained as a Mental Health First Aider and Fairness Champion. You may be called on to support others in their roles. At a time of significant UKB turnover the CLO will immediately play a vital role in settling in new staff and families and continuing a positive BHC culture.
The successful candidate will be good at relating to a range of people, diligent in helping people when asked and offering when not, and customer service focused. The role is well suited for someone looking for a flexible working pattern and friendly work environment.
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