Position number: 10024168Grade: NO-AContract Type: Fixed Term Appointment (with possible renewal)Duration of Contract: One yearSupervisor: Senior External Relations OfficerProposed Starting: Date of Issue: 21 February 2018DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is closely supervised on issues concerning external relations and public information by the Senior External Relations Officer who gives regular guidance and advice to the incumbent. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the country Office.
External contacts are generally with a broad range of officials from national and international institutions, media or general public on matters of importance to the Organization.
Assist in establishment of close working relationships with television, radio and news agencies to promote and ensure the dissemination of UNHCR aims, activities and principles.
Assist in development of working relationships with the Government, NGOs and UN Agencies in order to raise interest and develop co-operation in inter-related activities.
Organize UNHCR’s public awareness campaign in the duty station.
Draft bulletins and updates on UNHCR’s operations in the duty station.
Brief national and international media of developments in UNHCR’s operations in the duty stations and accompany visiting media to the refugee camps where applicable.
Assist in planning and organizing advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR’s activities and accomplishments by the general public and/or organized groups.
Assist in preparation of communication budget.
Perform other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in International Relations, Communications, Political Science, Journalism or related field.
Minimum 1 year of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Highly developed drafting ability in the UN working language of the duty station.
Excellent knowledge of English and local language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
Internal Candidates:Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should complete and attach the revised UNHCR Personal History Form (P11) to their written application and send it via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position. The new P-11 form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.docExternal Candidates:External candidates should submit their application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UN Personal History Form (P11) which can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc and send via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the above vacancy notice number and title of the position.Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency based interview.THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.
Apply via :
niglahr@unhcr.org
