Senior External Relations And Public Information Clerk

1. Accompanies visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs and the media to refugee sites in the region when needed and required, giving appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries; 2. Establishes and manages external relations activities of the Field Office; 3. Provides interviews to the local media and the international media. 4. Keeps track of evolving issues concerning displaced persons and refugees to be able to suggest stories and topics for the media to cover 5. Provides daily briefings on local developments to the Beirut Office 6. Establishes contacts with local organisations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues 7. Ensures that the office is kept informed of local developments which may have a political or operational impact on the office's activities. 8. Compiles reports/updates from the field office and consolidates them in weekly updates. 9. Assist in sector sepcific meetings (such as protection, health, education) and assist in keeping proper record 10. Advises the Head of Office of local aspects of external relations policies 11. Handle administrative matters when needed 12. Performs other duties as required