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