The Liaison Officer will facilitate coordination and communication between TLO, government authorities, traditional justice actors, community representatives, and other relevant stakeholders. The position will support effective project implementation through stakeholder engagement, securing necessary permissions, maintaining institutional relationships, and facilitating external coordination.
Key Responsibilities
A. Government Liaison and Coordination
- Maintain effective working relationships with government authorities at national, provincial, and district levels.
- Facilitate official correspondence, permissions, approvals, and letters of support.
- Organize and participate in government coordination meetings.
- Monitor relevant government policies and administrative developments affecting project implementation.
B. External Representation and Stakeholder Coordination
- Represent TLO in authorized meetings, workshops, conferences, and coordination forums.
- Maintain professional relationships with government institutions, NGOs, CSOs, and development partners.
- Document meetings, decisions, and follow-up actions and share relevant reports with management.
C. Project Support and Reporting
- Facilitate coordination between project teams and external stakeholders.
- Support field visits, project activities, and required administrative arrangements.
- Provide relevant information for project reports, success stories, and communication materials.
- Prepare regular reports on liaison activities, stakeholder engagement, and coordination outcomes.
E. Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management
- Perform duties in accordance with TLO policies, Code of Conduct, and humanitarian principles.
- Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.
- Identify and report potential operational, community, and security risks to the supervisor.
- Comply with safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
F. Reporting and Accountability
The Liaison Officer will report directly to the Office Manager or designated supervisor and coordinate closely with relevant TLO departments and project teams. The position holder will be responsible for timely completion of assigned tasks, proper documentation, effective stakeholder engagement, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
G. General Conditions
The position holder shall perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position and comply with all applicable TLO policies, procedures, and organizational regulations.
