Liaison Assistant
Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Date Posted | March 3, 2022 |
Category | NGO |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | ETB |
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively facilitate and advocate on IRC’s behalf with government authorities/officials to ensure that the desired outcomes for IRC’s activities in Ethiopia are achieved.
- Ensure active follow-up on outstanding applications with various government ministries, collaborate closely and address any issues at that level.
- In consultation with the senior liaison manager, maintain IRC’s relationship with key government institutions, and build smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties
- Run the flow of information to/from the supervisor and other senior staff; identifies priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by IRC.
- Draft correspondence, documents, reports, and ensures follow-up.
- Assist in ensuring appropriate links with the Government through establishment/maintenance of appropriate coordination and information exchange.
- Advise the supervisor on a continuing basis of relevant information on the outcome of discussions with external parties.
- Lead and keep track of the signature of MoUs at national level, required renewals of agreements in collaboration with the relevant departments (grants, HR, logistics, Finance)
- Build and maintain relationships with key technical managers and decision-makers in the government, different ministries and among local authorities.
- Promote IRC’s work and raise IRC image internally & externally at all levels.
- Liaise with Government institutions, to secure all required authorizations and permissions to facilitate smooth implementation of IRC’s programming.
- Providing timely progress report on the development & progress of given assignments with internal team members
- Follow up of work permit and visa renewal for expatriates with the support of the Liaison Manager
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisors
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
- Internal: Regular relationships with Liaison Manager, HR/Admin department, Finance, Supply chain, and the Director of Operations
- External: various governmental institution
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: BA degree in law, public administration, humanities, social sciences, or social works
- At least 1 year of proven experience
- knowledge of the Ethiopian system of government and administration.
- NGO experience is a plus.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient English written and spoken.
- Proficient with using computers, especially Microsoft Office Word and Excel spreadsheets and Outlook.
- Self-driven, independent, and motivated.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
- Remains productive when under pressure
Behavioral competencies
- Strong sense of personal integrity
- Demonstrates a detailed and efficient approach to work
- Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills& presenting with impact and respect