External Relations Associate - G6 - Hrs101 - Tripoli

Accountability (key results that will be achieved) - UNHCR Country Office establishes and manages external relations activities in the country to protect, assist and find durable solutions for all persons of concern. Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) - Provide background briefings to local and international media. - Keep track of evolving issues concerning persons of concern to be able to suggest stories and topics for the media to cover. - Provide daily briefings on local developments to the Head of Office and ensure that briefing materials from other offices are available. - Accompany visits of foreign delegations and the media to refugee sites in the region, giving appropriate briefings, commentaries and prepare briefing material for visitors. - Establish contacts with local organisations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues - Ensure that the office is kept informed of local developments which may have a political or operational impact on the office's activities. - May be required to compile information and SitReps received from the Field Offices and/or sections within the Office and consolidate into weekly/monthly/quarterly report. - Advise the Head of Office of local aspects of external relations policies - Perform other related duties as required. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) - Liaise with external partners and local organizations on behalf of UNHCR. - Produce reports and briefings for internal and external partners.