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Senior External Relation Assistant - G5 - Hru017 - Mount Lebanon

Accountability: (key results that will be achieved) - Missions from donors, are supported with field visits and accurate briefing materials - External partners are informed regularly on all aspects and the status of UNHCR operations. - Documents related to the work of the ER unit are well organized. Responsibilities(process and functions undertaken to achieve results) - Assist in preparation of visits of foreign delegations, donors to the field - Assist in the identification of cases/human stories as needed, to highlight the refugee situation in Lebanon - Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts. - May be required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations reports etc. - Serve as focal point for briefing kits. - Assist in the organization of donor briefings. - Maintain an inventory on donor visibility and ensure right visibility in place - Perform other related duties, as required. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) - Provide information on UNHCR’s activities to external partners. - Respond to non-complex media queries and incoming correspondence.
Application Deadline
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: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Wednesday 21 January 2015. 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. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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

- Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary certificate/training in International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Communication, Media or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of previous relevant job experience.
- Communication and computer skills.
- Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, Fluency in French is an asset.

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.

- Previous experience in UN/UNHCR.
- Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
- Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No