Overview
Provide administrative support for protocol and legal matters to the IOM Ethiopia country office and special liaison office, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing contracts and verifying compliance with legal requirements.
- Coordinate with the Office of Legal Affairs on legal and contractual issues.
- Liaise with government entities on legal and protocol matters.
- Maintain confidential records of legal work and assist in developing a contract retrieval system.
- Participate in due diligence processes.
- Assist with residency permits for international staff and their dependents.
- Provide guidance on immigration formalities and visa-related matters.
- Assist with import and export clearance and vehicle registration.
- Brief on changes in national protocol rules and regulations.
Required Experience
- University degree with two years of relevant professional experience, or high school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience and knowledge in matters of law related to the field of work.
- Proven experience and knowledge in various national laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.
- Proven good negotiation and communication skills.
- Proven experience in reviewing legal documents, papers and developed research skills.
- Knowledge of business and/or private international law is an advantage.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Experience in administrative services or related areas.
- Experience in preparing clear and concise communications and coordination of administrative activities.
- Experience in working in a multilateral system, preferably UN context.
- Experience in enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and web-based collaborative platforms like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Qualifications
- University degree in Law, Social and/or Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Completed High school diploma from an accredited academic institution.
