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Job purpose Summary:

This role focuses on fostering and maintaining strong relationships with various teams and organizations based in Bahir Dar, Amhara region, Ethiopia. The individual will closely collaborate with government authorities, officials, institutions, and partners. Key responsibilities include ensuring timely follow-up on applications with regional government bodies, representing the International Medical Corps (IMC) at regional cluster meetings, and tracking, communicating, and addressing any issues that arise. Under the guidance of the Field Site Coordinator based in Gonder, the individual will collaborate and cultivate relationships with key government institutions to facilitate smooth cooperation between IMC and external entities. Additionally, they will draft correspondence, reports, and other documents, and provide advice to supervisors on the outcomes of discussions with external stakeholders.

Additionally, the role includes leading the process for securing signatures on MoUs at the regional level, when required by relevant departments, such as grants, HR, logistics, and finance. Building relationships with technical managers, decision-makers, and local authorities are essential for promoting IMC’s work and enhancing its profile as well as visibility both internally and externally. The individual will also liaise with government institutions to secure necessary authorizations for effective program implementation and provide timely progress reports on assignments to internal team members.

Other related duties may be assigned as needed. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for all liaising services with Governmental officials or Offices, implementing partners, UN Agencies, and other institutions/ bureau. 

• Represents International Medical Corps in a positive way in all communications with implementing partners, UN Agencies, and/or Governmental offices.

• Follows pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical supplies or consumables permit at Regional FMHACA

• Accompanies travelers to and from the airport as needed and applicable

• Drop and pick official letters to the concerned organization

• Proactively facilitate and advocate on IMC’s behalf with government authorities/officials to ensure that the desired outcomes for IMC’s activities in Amhara region, Ethiopia are achieved. 

• Ensure active follow-up on outstanding applications with various government ministries, collaborate closely and address any issues at that level. 

• In consultation with the Field Site Coordinator, maintain IMC’s relationship with key government institutions, and build smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties. 

• Draft correspondence, documents, reports, and ensures follow-up. 

• Advise the supervisor on a continuing basis of relevant information on the outcome of discussions with external parties. 

• Lead and keep track of the signature of MoUs at national level, when requested by the relevant departments (grants, HR, logistics, Finance) 

• Build and maintain relationships with key technical managers and decision-makers in the government, different ministries and among local authorities.

• Promote IMC’s work and raise IMC image internally & externally at all levels. 

• Liaise with Government institutions, to secure all required authorizations and permissions to facilitate smooth implementation of IMC’s programming. 

• Providing timely progress report on the development & progress of assignments given with internal team members 

• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisors.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

• Proficient English written and spoken. 

• Proficient with using computers, especially Microsoft Office Word, Excel spreadsheets and Outlook. 

• Self-driven, independent, and motivated. 

• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. 

• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities. 

• Remains productive when under pressure

Behavioral competencies:-

• Strong sense of personal integrity 

• Demonstrates a detailed and efficient approach to work 

• Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills& presenting with impact and respect

The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.

Job Requirements

(Training/education/experience/physical demands required. 

• BA Degree in Public Health, Communication, Sociology, Social Work or Similar field with 3+ years of relevant experience. INGO Experience is preferable

• Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity

• Proficiency of Microsoft Office including MS Word and Excel, as well as email communications and application of other basic computer programs

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English

• Committed to work out of office hours when necessary. - NGO experience is a plus. Knowledge of local language to the respective Woredas

      OTHER COMMENTS: 

• Should be someone who can live very hard areas with limited access.

• Ability to speak additional language. 

      Additional Skill Required

• Commitment to IMC’s mission- Improve the quality of life of our beneficiaries through Health, Nutrition and FSL, WASH, MHPPSS, GBV program interventions and related activities that build local capacity. 

• Working knowledge of English (spoken and written) 

• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions. 

• Able to communicate in the local language is advantageous

     Code of Conduct:

• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

• If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

  Safeguarding:

• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

  Equal Opportunities:

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK