Accountability (key results that will be achieved)- UNHCR's media relations and advocacy work within geographic and thematic areas of specializations are actively maintaining the organization's standing with media and audiences.Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)- Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, events and other initiatives in support of UNHCR's strategic objectives.- Research edit, and produce professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels.- Act as a spokesperson for UNHCR, if so designated by the supervisor, organizing press events, handling interviews requests, and providing responses to requests from media relating to UNHCR and its work.- Provide considered professional communications advice to Representative and senior staff of UNHCR as needed.- Undertake missions and field trips with media and other official visitors in support of UNHCR and its work.- Actively maintain media relations for UNHCR, ensuring that media (and other important external stakeholders, such as governments, embassies, NGOs etc.) are briefed regularly on issues of importance to UNHCR, and have access to information and UNHCR expertise.- Assist in preparation of communications budgets.- Perform other duties as required.Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)- Represent UNHCR in press events, interviews and other media events.- Authorize expenditures against communication budgets
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in the subject line to:
lebbehrm@unhcr.org by Thursday 25 September 2014. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link: http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc
No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and
female employees are given equal career opportunities, and that staff members are able to keep an appropriate balance between work and private life. UNHCR is committed
to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally
encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
* ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
- University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Communications, Political Science or similar relevant field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant job experience at professional level in progressively responsible functions related to UNHCR and/or any other humanitarian agency on promotional activities of the agency.
- General understanding of UN/UNHCR reforms and the priority agenda of the organization.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential).
- Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
- (In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
- For National Officer Positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
- Highly developed drafting ability in the UN working language of the duty station
* DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
- High IT affinity with specific focus on preparation of website/pages.
- Knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
- University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Communications, Political Science or similar relevant field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant job experience at professional level in progressively responsible functions related to UNHCR and/or any other humanitarian agency on promotional activities of the agency.
- General understanding of UN/UNHCR reforms and the priority agenda of the organization.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential).
- Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
- (In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
- For National Officer Positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
- Highly developed drafting ability in the UN working language of the duty station
* DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
- High IT affinity with specific focus on preparation of website/pages.
- Knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No