National Government Liaison Officer
Overview
The National Government Liaison Officer will support and facilitate IOM’s engagement and coordination with government institutions in Bangladesh, providing analysis and advisory support for programme implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and maintain relationships with key national stakeholders, including government officials, civil society actors, academia, and the private sector.
- Provide liaison support to programme units for obtaining necessary government clearance and permissions.
- Support engagement with government counterparts to strengthen their understanding of programme implementation issues.
- Promote the participation of relevant national actors and key stakeholders in IOM-organized events.
- Support the organization and facilitation of events, meetings, workshops, and trainings.
- Facilitate and coordinate meetings with senior government officials.
- Monitor and analyse changes in government policies and priorities, providing advice to IOM Management.
- Advise IOM Management and programme units on protocol matters.
- Coordinate official communications and correspondence with national authorities.
- Review and provide recommendations on official communications with government counterparts.
- Support programme units in liaising with implementing partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare and disseminate relevant information packages and reports on IOM’s activities.
- Provide liaison support in facilitating the approval of permits, licenses, and registrations.
- Liaise with government ministries and/or departments to facilitate duty exemption, VAT exemptions, and customs clearance.
- Monitor and maintain an updated record of relevant government stakeholders and institutional counterparts.
- Undertake field visits as required.
- Attend meetings and coordination forums with government counterparts and other stakeholders.
Required Experience
Experience in liaison and protocol matters with government entities; Experience working with government institutions; Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international organizations; Prior work experience with international organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage; Experience working with UN agencies is an advantage; Experience in organizing and facilitating trainings and workshops at local and national levels is an advantage.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, International Relations, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or Bachelor’s degree in above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
