Liaison Officer (part-time national position 50%)

With its portfolio in Iraq, Malteser International is linking relief, rehabilitation and development and is implementing programs focussing mainly on Health, Protection and Livelihood. Malteser International plans for further growth in the region and is extending its portfolio in terms of geographical reach, sectoral programs and partners.

Responsibilities:

Coordination, Representation and Networking:

• Establishment of a network of local and national authorities, to obtain and cross check GoI regulations and requirements
• Participate in external meetings with authorities and other local and international stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings between local government authorities and Malteser International staff, and provide proper translation for expatriate staff if needed
• Accompany Malteser International staff during visits to governmental offices, local leaders, or other authorities
• Maintain strong coordination and liaise regularly with counterparts in other (I)NGOs
• Participate in coordination meetings of NGOs, UN organizations, NCCI and other stakeholders where needed

Administrative Tasks:
In coordination with the Program Administrator based in Erbil:

• Prepare and submit letters, reports and other documents as required to key stakeholders in Baghdad, including the Directorate of NGOs, Residency Office and follow up on the outcome of these processes
• Liaise with the Directorate of NGOs to ensure Malteser International registration dossier is up-to-date and complies with official requirements
• Prepare and submit visa requests for expatriate staff, follow-up on the progress of applications amongst the relevant authorities, and accompany expatriate personnel when activating their visas and or residencies, and any associated processes
• Prepare and submit Joint Coordination and Monitoring Center (JCMC) access letters to the right authorities and follow-up on the progress of applications
• Liaise with the relevant authorities to submit the required documentation to ensure compliance with taxation and labour laws
• Responsible for the smooth running of the Baghdad office including conducting the necessary administrative, financial and logistics Tasks

Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with the Office in Erbil and ensure that relevant information regarding changes in legal and administrative legislation is forwarded to the Program Administrator and Country Coordinator
• Provide monthly reports to the Country Coordinator

Others:

• Serve as Malteser International Local Focal Point Security in Baghdad and collect and share information on any security incident within the vicinity of the Malteser International office or areas regularly frequented with the Malteser International Security Focal Point in Dohuk
• Find suitable office space in Baghdad for Malteser International and support potential local recruitment
• Conduct additional tasks as assigned by the Country Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Preferably a Master’s Degree in political sciences, international relations, law, security, or related positions.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in International NGO
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a position related with representation
• Experience in administration
• Highly knowledgable of governmental departments and legal frameworks
• Based in Baghdad and able to travel all over Iraq
• Strong network of contacts in Baghdad
• A strong team oriented approach with excellent interpersonal, networking and diplomatic skills
• Good capacities in context analysis, external representation and diplomacy
• Fluent in Arabic, good command of English. Very good writing and reporting skills in English and Arabic

Conditions:

• Start Date: pending on GoI registration
• Duty Station: Baghdad, with frequent travel to Erbil
• Duration of contract: 1 year with potential for extension
• Salary according to qualification and experience, including staff benefits
• Please note this a national position with a local part-time contract (50%)

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) by May 16th, 2019.