Job Description

Liaison Officer

Brief Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Liaison Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact between our organization and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and facilitating effective communication. The Liaison Officer will play a critical role in promoting our organization’s interests and objectives, while also providing support and guidance to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and other organizations
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are informed and up-to-date on relevant issues
• Provide support and guidance to internal teams on matters related to external stakeholder engagement and communication
• Represent our organization at external meetings, events, and conferences, promoting our interests and objectives
• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and partnership with external stakeholders, in line with our organization’s strategic objectives
• Prepare and submit reports, briefings, and other documents as required, to keep internal stakeholders informed of external stakeholder engagement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Public Relations, Communications, or Business Administration, from a recognized Ethiopian university
• At least 3 years of experience in a liaison or communications role, preferably in a similar industry or sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of the Ethiopian business and regulatory environment, with a good understanding of government agencies and community groups
• Fluency in Amharic and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound judgments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint