Liaison and Partnership Officer

About the role

The Liaison and Partnership Officer will support DRC’s access, operations and partnerships across East and South Libya, reporting to the Country Director and working closely with the Partnerships Coordinator. The role involves building relationships with authorities, civil society and humanitarian partners to facilitate programme implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as focal point with local authorities, obtain permits, approvals and coordinate staff movement.
• Represent DRC in coordination meetings, monitor administrative developments and support field teams with access and logistical issues.
• Maintain partner mapping, update the partnership database and track sub‑grant agreements, budgets and reporting deadlines.
• Conduct field monitoring of partner activities, follow up on compliance and document findings for senior management.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years experience in humanitarian or development sectors, preferably in liaison, coordination or partnership support.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian context in East and South Libya and experience engaging with local authorities and civil society.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Excel or similar data‑tracking tools.
• Ability to draft official correspondence in Arabic and English.

What we offer

• Open‑ended contract (permanent) based in Benghazi with regular travel within Libya and occasional trips to Tunis.
• Salary and conditions in line with DRC’s terms for national employees.