JO# 28928 – External Relations Associate – G6 – PN 10021436 – UNHCR Fixed-Term Appointment - Tripoli, Lebanon

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The External Relations Associate is normally supervised by the Executive Office . The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the Country Office/HQ. 
External contacts are generally with a broad range of officials from national and international institutions, media or general public involving the exchange of a wide range of information.

The staff may be required to provide support in executing a range of communications activities in the fields of news and media relations, multimedia content production, social media engagement, video production, public outreach and fundraising. The incumbents may also be required to help strengthen, awareness-raising and social media strategies and work plans. S/he may support the development and implementation of communications strategy for the north; help identify thematic priorities and target audiences to meet UNHCR north¿s communications objectives and mobilize action for forcibly displaced and stateless people. S/he may develop strategic partnerships with individuals, organizations, businesses and civil society actors who can promote UNHCR content, activities and messaging.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- 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.
- Liaise with external partners and local organizations on behalf of UNHCR.
- Produce reports and briefings for internal and external partners.
- Perform other related duties as required.