Liaison Adviser-Tel Aviv

Israel

Liaison Adviser-Tel Aviv

Organization

• Norwegian Refugee Council
  
  

Posted 7 Aug 2025 Closing date 28 Aug 2025

What We Are Looking For

NRC Palestine is looking for a Liaison Adviser who will serve as the strategic and primary focal point of contact between the INGO and relevant Governmental Authorities and Civil-Military Entities in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other relevant locations. This role combines high-level representation and strategic advisory and is critical in ensuring the legal and operational compliance of the organization and facilitating effective humanitarian access. This includes managing relationships with ministries, local municipalities, military coordination units, and immigration departments. Additionally, the Liaison Adviser plays a pivotal role in supporting the smooth implementation of the organization’s activities through securing necessary approvals, managing registration processes, and supporting visa applications and movement permissions.

What You Will Do

The role will have some of the following responsibilities:

• Represent the INGO with professionalism and integrity in all engagements with governmental and civil-military entities.
• Ensure that all interactions and agreements with authorities align with the organization’s values, mission, and legal obligations.
• Monitor and advise senior management on changes in national policies, regulations, and operational procedures that affect INGO activities.
• Develop and maintain strong networks and working relationships with key counterparts in government and civil-military bodies.
• Act as the focal point for all communication and coordination with relevant authorities related to INGO operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provide strategic insights to the Country Director and management team on engagement priorities and policy shifts impacting INGO.
  
  

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in liaison, government relations, or coordination roles, preferably with an INGO or international organization.
• In-depth knowledge of the Israeli governmental system and structures, and relevant legal frameworks governing foreign organizations.
• Proven experience navigating complex administrative and bureaucratic processes.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English (oral and written).
• Previous experience working in humanitarian or development sectors.
• Existing networks or strong familiarity with governmental institutions in Tel Aviv and wider Israel.
• Strong analytical and political sensitivity, with ability to act with discretion and diplomacy, and advise on complex stakeholder dynamics.
  
  

What We Offer

• Duty station: Tel Aviv
• Contract:3 months renewable
• Travel: Approximately 30% to Jerusalem,
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
  
  

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] the job title as the subject line.
  
  

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

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About

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
  
  

Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestine here.

How to apply

Please apply here.

Job details

Country

• Israel
  
  

City Tel Aviv Source

• Norwegian Refugee Council
  
  

Type

• Job
  
  

Career category

• Program/Project Management
  
  

Years of experience

• 5-9 years
  
  

Theme

• Protection and Human Rights
  
  

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