Family Member Employment
Like American families everywhere, many in the Foreign Service are two-income families. When overseas, some family members find work at the Embassy or Consulate, some find employment on the economy of the host country, while others freelance, telework, or manage a home-based business.
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to increase employment options for Foreign Service family members, both at home and abroad. They provide Foreign Service-specific employment information, geared specially for Foreign Service family members.
The Employment Program Team will advise individual family members on overseas and Washington area employment issues, either in person or via email or phone. FLO assists family members looking to work overseas on the local economy or inside a U.S. Embassy or Consulate through such programs as the Global Employment Initiative (GEI) and facilitates the negotiation of bilateral work agreements. For family members seeking employment in the Washington D.C. area, FLO provides the Job Seekers Network Group (JSNG), employment orientation sessions, and distributes The Network, with job vacancy announcements and additional resources. FLO coordinates functional training for Foreign Service family members and maintains information on training options. FLO provides leadership in new programs for home-based businesses and telework. Additionally, FLO continues to develop special employment initiatives to further increase options for family members seeking employment.
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Information provided by the Family Liaison Office
Contact the Family Liaison Office
Whether looking for Federal employment or employment outside of government, searching for a job is best accomplished by reaching out.
The Network Group will keep you informed of important job search resources, keep you motivated, and put you in touch with colleagues that are also looking for work.
Next meeting: TBD
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.,
Main State, FLO, Room 1239
ACCESS IS ALLOWED WITH USG ID ONLY.
Family members without a USG ID can register with FLO by emailing FLOAskEmployment@state.gov. You must include your full name, the full name of the direct hire spouse/partner, and the direct hire's work e-mail.
Registration: Send email to FLOASKEmployment@ state.gov
2009 FLO Professional Development Fellowships
The deadline for applications for the 2009 FLO Professional Development Fellowships was Friday, May 8, 2009. FLO received 195 applications from family members assigned to or residing at 91 overseas posts. The Selection Committee, comprised of bureau, Overseas Employment and FLO representatives, will convene in mid to late June and selections will be announced on or about July 1.
The 2009-2010 Program is now closed. Contingent on funding, the 2010-2011 program announcement will be posted on FLO’s internet and intranet sites in early 2010.
Family Member Training Services Available Multiple Languages
The Department and Manpower Inc. have a non-cost global partnership that supports Eligible Family Members and Members of Household under Chief of Mission authority. Thousands of online trainings in more than 12 languages are provided under this partnership, and family members may access online training courses from anywhere in the world.
To obtain Manpower's services in English, email GES@na.manpower.com. For training provided in Spanish, email FLO’s Latin-America Regional Employment Advisor Alex Aramoni directly at: geilatinamerica@yahoo.com.mx. For a complete list of courses and/or languages offered, send an email to GES@na.manpower.com. Please copy FLO on your email at FLOAskEmployment@state.gov.
Professional Adjudication Specialist Program (PAS)
The PAS Program is a family member employment initiative established, funded and managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA). CA implemented the program through a six month pilot in 2008 with a select number of posts. Currently, the PAS program is on hold while CA reviews the 2008 pilot. Depending on the success of the pilot and available funding, CA will reopen the PAS program and other posts will be invited to request PAS positions.
Attend the Returning to Washington Employment Orientation
Two sessions of this program, designed for family members returning to the Washington D.C. area, will be held this summer on: June 23rd and August 25th. Topics will include: job search information; Intermittent No Work Schedule; Executive Order Eligibility; Executive Order 12721: Non-Competitive Eligibility; the Career Development Resource Center; FLO's listserv, The Network; FLO's Job Seekers Networking Group; and the importance of networking. Contact FLOAskEmployment@state.gov for more information.
Professional Development Fellowship Program 2010 Details coming soon
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GEI/SNAP has continued expansion to posts around the world. Global Employment Advisors (GEAs) provide U.S. Mission family members with job search advice, resources, employment workshops, and access to a network of potential employers.Read more about this exciting program!
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