Government Liaison Coordinator Bangladesh

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contracts.

Key Task and Responsibilities

• Contribute to map and regularly update NRC’s stakeholder mapping tools.
• In coordination with NRC’s country office in Dhaka ensure the submission of Foreign Donation (FD) project applications, interim and final reports, and audit reports to the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct regular meetings with local authorities at the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC), Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Deputy Commissioner for Development and Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies and others to support effective inter-organizational communication.
• Contribute to file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to: programme inquiries and authorization requests, mission requests, validations, reports, visas, permits (office, work, residence, exit-re-entry), staff vetting, and meeting request.
• Facilitate and provide support to external visits to project sites.
• Ensure NRC managers are regularly updated on policy developments impacting INGO operations in the country including regulations relative to programme implementation, and administrative rules and regulations -such as visa procedures for international staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Area Manager.

Key Education and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree related area
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience with NGO/INGO/UN.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Excellent English and Bangla language skills, both written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of the governance and administrative structures in Bangladesh.
• Experience from working in departments of government.
• Knowledge of Bangladesh legislation and policies related to INGO operations in the country.
• Knowledge of the Rohingya displacement context.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Cox’s Bazar area. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contract period: 12 months (extendable)

Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar (Travel: 10-15% to Dhaka)

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary and allowances as per NRC’s salary scale, Insurance, festival bonus, and annual leave.