Liaison Officer Full Time

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Support Services

LOCATION: Addis Ababa

GRADE: TBD

POST TYPE: National

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position holder is responsible for fostering strong relationships between governmental and non-governmental organizations by ensuring effective communication, timely information sharing, and proactive feedback collection. This role plays a vital part in facilitating partnerships, promoting collaboration, and ensuring compliance with national regulations.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of Administration

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Office Registration:

• Ensure Save the Children office registration and renewal with government bodies.
• Ensure the organization’s property/s has a renewed document and follow up on its renewal.
• Ensure adherence to national regulations affecting Save the Children’s operations, including registration

Customs Formalities:

• Liaise with government offices and embassies to clear imported goods.
• Assist the relevant departments with customs clearance.
• Duty-Free Status: Obtain duty-free status letters and clear consignments and expatriate personal effects
• Provide support for departments on customs clearance
• Process media permits and shooting permits for journalists.

Staff Permits

• Process international staff permits, including work permits, residence permits, driving licenses, and document authentication.
• Handle passport and visa processing for staff on official business.

Government Relations:

• Arrange high-level meetings with government officials.
• Manage various issues related to government offices by adhering to the rules and procedures of the government.

Dispatch and payment Settlement:

• Distribute letters, project proposals, and different documents for governmental and non-government organizations.
• Settle the organization’s utility payment as per the specified schedule

Reporting:

• Establish a reporting framework between sub-offices and the country office, providing regular updates.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA in Management /Communication/Marketing or other related fields with relevant experiences.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a similar position
• Experience working with NGOs/the UN sector.
• Multi-task oriented, excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ensure prompt information flow through a high level of communication, negotiation skills, and excellent listening ability.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A driving Licence is required.