Internship: External Relation Unit – Int034 - Zahle (Unpaid)

  Background The position of External Relations Intern is based in UNHCR Zahle Sub-Office. The main instruments for the External Relation Unit in the Bekaa are threefold: 1. Organize and assist visits of foreign delegations, donor countries and media to refugee sites in the region; 2. Prepare briefing notes and compile information to be disseminated to external parties as communication materials; and 3. Compile information from inter-agency coordination meetings, inter-sector coordination meetings and other relevant meetings. The External Relations Intern works in close collaboration with team members from other units in the Sub-Office as well as in Beirut Office. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support office in organizing delegation and media visits:  Help identify appropriate sites for the visits;  Help identify needed beneficiaries to meet with;  Produce briefing notes for visitors;  Assist in other planning needs as required. 2. Support office in communication material:  Assist in the preparation of media lines;  Support in media monitoring activities as needed;  Identify stories and topics to cover. 3. Support office in compiling information;  Support in maintaining, and extracting information;  Assist in the preparation of meeting minutes, presentations and briefing material for external use;  Produce various products as required to consolidate as weekly/ monthly/ quarterly reports. 3. Any other activity as reasonably requested by the supervisor;  Undertake other duties that may be required by the Head of Office, or External Relations Officer  Participate in field missions.   Required Competencies  Work prioritization and ability to multitask;  Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality;  Excellent interpersonal skills;  Shares knowledge and experience;  Positive, constructive attitude;  Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort;  Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;  Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines;  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability  Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude;      Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;   Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship;   Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.