LIAISON OFFICER

Give support to external administrative work and to the coordination team in obtaining working/travel permits, as well as all official contacts, procedures and importation of goods, according to local and international laws and MSF procedures, in order to ensure the smooth running of MSF activities.

• Together with the HRCo, ensure that all MSF staff has applied and obtained on time any visa, stay, travel or working permits in the mission country according to needs, and keep information on legal, administrative procedures 
• Maintain the support travel service in HQ informed about ongoing processes, specific situations or changes in the procedures related to visas, working permits, etc..
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with relevant authorities, depending on the context and the needs of the mission.
• Arrange meetings related to administrative issues for the Head of Mission or the HRCO as well as attend them.
• Keep a complete and updated detailed list of all useful contacts in the Country/Mission with names, telephones, addresses and other relevant details.
• Ensure that no illegal money is paid to any authorities or any individual, promoting and sharing MSF principles and values at all levels.

Keep all documentation and files updated, properly filed and easily accessible for the internal users.

• Ensure that all international staff administrative files are kept up to date; guarantee their proper filing and the confidentiality of the employee’s personal data.

• Responsible for all visa arrangement process of IMS and HQ visitors

• Facilitates visa procedures for employees leaving the country for training or debriefing.

• Keep IMS-related information tracking sheet. 

• Ensure completeness and authentication of IMS documents for Work permit process, Visa application and so on with all relevant offices (e.g MoFA).

• Prepare application of work permit process at HERQA, MOH, ACSO, MOLS and Immigration submit the application.

• Ensure the IMS related documentation is filled and up-to-date both on soft copy and on hard copy.

• Ensuring contact with external partners to stay informed on policies and procedures related to movements, entry/work regulations (immigration, UN, airline companies…)

• Other assigned activities as requested by supervisor

• No. of positions:    01

• Place of work:        MSF- Switzerland-Coordination office, Addis Ababa

• Position holder report to(direct supervisor): HRCO and Head of Mission

• Length of contract: till 31 December 2026  

• Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Starting Base salary (N+0) –USD 668, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

  • Medical cover: as per the organization's policy

Education        

BA Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human resource management, and/or related studies desirable.

Experience     

Essential previous experience of at least two year in related relevant positions, in MSF or other NGOs. Specifically manage external and with authorities in the country.

Languages                    

Mission and local language essential. English speaking, understanding and writing necessary

Knowledge      

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies            

•    Results and Quality Orientation L1

•    Teamwork  and Cooperation L1

•    Behavioral Flexibility L1

•    Commitment to MSF’s Principles  L1

•    Service Orientation L1

•    Stress Management L2

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via www.ethiojobs.net. please be informed that we do not accept applications in other forms.

Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates and only short-listed candidates with the required documents are allowed to attend further assessment. 

Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.

We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCG, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

“By submitting your application, you consent to MSF staff using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate.”