Liaison Officer

Education and professional experience 

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, and/or other relevant field or equivalent work experience in humanitarian organisations
• Minimum three-year experience in a similar position with an international NGO, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
• High level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments, donors and partners at both country and regional levels
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian operating context, including the humanitarian system, donors’ landscape, security, civil military liaison and program management
• Excellent knowledge of the Middle East regional context is essential.

Technical skills

• Strong ability to analyze regional issues, challenges, and actors, including political, social, and economic dynamics.
• Strong representation and negotiation skills with authorities, donors, and partners
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the local legal framework as it applies to NGOs
• Proficiency in information gathering and analysis to support strategic positioning.
• Excellent command of IT tools, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Soft skills

• Strong coordination and teamwork skills
• Adapt language and feedback to the audience
• Diplomacy, negotiation and networking skills
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively under remote management
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability and capacity to take initiatives
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills in day to day and crisis situations
• Ability to classify and to manage priorities.
• Strong time management skills

Languages

• Arabic: mandatory
• English: mandatory
• Kurdish: desirable (but not mandatory)

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].