Assistant Liaison Officer – Noa – P.n. 10020017 - Zahle

2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position. Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Assists in the establishment of close working relations with officials in Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Acts on behalf of the Representative, Deputy and the Heads of Legal and Durable Solutions Units to convey, clarify and explain UNHCR’s positions to Government; Informs the Representative on a continuing basis of relevant information on the outcome of discussions with MOI, MFA concerning deportation, refoulement, detention, training of officials etc.; Acts as interpreter during meetings held by the Representative or visitors from Headquarters with senior officials; Accompanies the Representative/Deputy Representative and Headquarters visitors to camps, border missions and provincial cities; Drafts correspondence and reports as required; May be required to supervise and coordinate the work of lower level staff; Undertakes other duties as required.