The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a National Liaison & Protocol Officer. Under the direction of the National Liaison and Protocol Manager, ensures smooth running of the National Liaison and Protocol office as well as developing and maintaining effective liaison and good working relationship with government offices, diplomatic missions, international agencies and non-governmental organizations in Ethiopia in order to ensure the smooth running of ILRI’s operations in Ethiopia.
General: 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 centres 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:
Academic and professional qualifications:
Education:
BA degree in Management/Public Administration/Information/Public Relations or related disciplines.
Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in international organizations. Foreign Missions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Airlines. Etc.
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.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: 2D
Minimum Monthly Base Salary: Birr 23,207 (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate).
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) 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 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 with dining and sports facilities.