Overview
The Senior Government Liaison Assistant supports the Government Liaison Unit by exchanging information with UNHCR staff, government authorities, and external parties. The role involves drafting correspondence, maintaining information on government developments, and liaising with local authorities and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft routine correspondence and reports, prepare tables and draft corresponding text, prepare background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions.
- Collect, register and maintain information on the Government, local and international developments which may have a political or operational impact on the office's relationship with the Government, including latest developments with regard to the implementation of the GCR, UN reform etc.
- Maintain close working relations with the local authorities, governmental and non-governmental implementing partners and other external parties, providing co-operation and guidance if necessary.
- Collect and maintain information on statistics in regard to persons of concern.
- Assist the supervisor in preparation and facilitation of workshops, trainings, seminars and other meetings.
- Liaise directly with Government partners to provide requested information and follow-up on pending issues.
- Manage external queries and information flows by identifying and anticipating required action.
- Prepare reports and correspondence related to office's contacts and activities.
- Manage budget, when requested, including tracking expenditures.
- Act as interpreter and translator when needed.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
For G5- 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. Minimum of three years of protocol experience. Demonstrated good experience in working within teams as well as fostering a collaborative work environment. Proven ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues and develop innovative solutions. Previous experience in Protocol related areas with embassies, UN agencies and other relevant entities.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
