National Government Liaison Officer

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Support the Head of Office in maintaining contacts and partnerships, with key Government counterparts, donors, embassies, UN agencies, (and any other relevant authorities and agencies as required.
2. Assist HoO in following up with the Government, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Parliament on finalizing the constitutional procedures for Lebanon’s membership in IOM including signing a status agreement.
3. Support the HoO in coordinating potential projects with IOM Development Fund;
4. In close coordination with the HoO, act as IOM focal point for the GCM; attend meetings and reports to HoO on the progress;
5. Act as IOM focal point for the pillar group of peace and security in the United Nations strategic framework (UNSF) and provide inputs and support as required;
6. Act as IOM focal point for of the immigration and border management (IBM) projects/activities;
7. In close coordination with the HoO, participate in the border control committee (BCC) meetings headed by the Lebanese Armed forces at Ministry of Defense and any other meeting related to IBM;
8. Support the HoO and other IOM officials in the organizing visits for VIPs, meetings and events, such as TDYs, workshops, trainings, including arrangement for venue, logistics, transportation and documentation of events, etc., as necessary;
9. Support the HoO in preparing progress, interim and final reports for the Regional Office, IOM HQ, as required;
10. Compile reports (including translations), and prepare donors’ profiles;
11. Research, compile, analyze, summarize and present data on developing aspects/updates in the field affecting IOM work in Lebanon.
12. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the HoO.