Description
It is a person, who works as a liaison between two or more organisations and provides effective communication between them. He/she helps to organise activities by serving as an official go-between for senior officials of the organisations. Liaison officer assists delegations and provides all the information related to the programme of the event, the venue, accommodation, transportation, access to the venue and other technical aspects.
Tasks:
1. Establishing an effective communication and cooperation between organisations
2. Dealing with the logistics of the organisation
3. Being well-informed of the procedure of the event, time, venue, and accommodation
4. Solving any problems and unexpected situations, for example, traffic jams, changes of flight departures and so on
5. Analysing situation and to making fast decisions
6. Coordinating activities of visiting delegations
Key skills for Liaison Officer:
The United Kingdom: £22,995 per year
The United States: $43,917 per year
Australia: AUS$48,615 per year
Qualifications and training:
To become a liaison officer, no specific qualifications are required, but sometimes higher education diploma, for example, in business administration, is needed and good knowledge of business etiquette, diplomatic protocol, politics, and culture differences is preferable.
Tasks:
1. Establishing an effective communication and cooperation between organisations
2. Dealing with the logistics of the organisation
3. Being well-informed of the procedure of the event, time, venue, and accommodation
4. Solving any problems and unexpected situations, for example, traffic jams, changes of flight departures and so on
5. Analysing situation and to making fast decisions
6. Coordinating activities of visiting delegations
Key skills for Liaison Officer:
- Communication skills
- Listening skills
- Negotiation skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Precision
The United Kingdom: £22,995 per year
The United States: $43,917 per year
Australia: AUS$48,615 per year
Qualifications and training:
To become a liaison officer, no specific qualifications are required, but sometimes higher education diploma, for example, in business administration, is needed and good knowledge of business etiquette, diplomatic protocol, politics, and culture differences is preferable.
