The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Liaison and Protocol Officer II who will develop and maintain effective liaison and good working relationship with government offices, diplomatic missions, international agencies and non-governmental organizations in Ethiopia.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process arrival formalities with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and duty-free privileges for expatriate staff at the customs authority;

• Facilitate the insurance, ID cards, driving license, bank accounts, etc. for newly arriving expatriate staff;

• Assist board members, the Director General and VIP guests on arrival and departure at the airport and arranges the use of VIP lounge as appropriate;

• Handle import and export formalities and follow-up with the packing and forwarding agency for ILRI official requests and for personal effects of staff;

• Handle visa matters for staff authorized dependents and ILRI official guests;

• Assist in the purchase, sale, inspection and registration formalities of ILRI and expatriate staff official vehicles;

• Handle emergency air ambulance landing procedures in consultation with the Ministry of Foeign Affairs Situation Room;

• Arrange the issuance and renewal of fuel purchase permit, Licenses and Radio communication equipment, processes sealing, reactivating or disposal as appropriate;

• Follow up with utility companies for the installation and repair of telephone, water and electric lines;

• Administer travel arrangement and maintain good working relationship with different airlines to secure better deals to the Institute;

• Coordinate and organize programmes for visitors in consultation with the concerned unit or department;

• Arrange appointments/visits for ILRI Directorate with partners in Ethiopia;

• Assist ILRI management on matters of protocol when meeting with government officials and other partners;

• Assist in maintaining an up–to-date database of important contacts of key institutions;

• Assist in maintaining relationships between ILRI and the local community, with media in Ethiopia and organize for press coverage as may be required;

• Assist in the organizing meetings, workshops and ILRI events in Ethiopia especially in relation to travel, immigration and protocol issues;

• As requested, assist in promoting ILRI and identifying opportunities to increase ILRI presence and visibility with partners;

• Supervise, coach and mentor staff;

• Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, public administration, public relations or relevant field

• Relevant professional certification

Experience:

• Six years of relevant work experience, preferably in international organizations, Foreign Missions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Skills:

• Good knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures of government and other agencies

• Competent driver with current driving license

• Pleasant personality with very good communication skills and good command of English language

• Knowledge of French language and other Ethiopian languages advantageous

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Grade:    HG 14

Minimum Base Salary:

• Birr 82,063 per month (negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:  This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes a very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site .

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: LPO/04/24 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: CLICK HERE  on or before  4 March 2024.