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Senior External Relations Assistant - Ext004 - G5 (Unops - Affiliated Workforce)

1. Drafts briefing notes, talking points, minutes and prepares other papers for the high level meetings and2. visits;3. Provide briefings when required;4. Accompany visits of foreign delegation, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee sites in the region,5. giving appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries;6. Establish contacts with local organisations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues;7. Establish contacts with local/international media to promote general interest and pitch stories highlightingUNHCR's work;8. Pitch media trips to the field and liaise for execution;9. Draft and edit public information materials: press releases, fact sheets, Q+As, information brochures;10. Assist with developing and implementing social media strategy- conceptualize and pitch stories forfacebook page, global website and pitch tweets;11. Organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day), and liaise with partners and local community onimplementation;12. Drafts reports, briefings, updates, etc.;13. Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments which are of vital interest;14. 9. Handle administrative matters;15. Perform other duties as required;
Application Deadline
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your cv and cover letter to lebbeprg@unhcr.org, stating in the subject, the job Code EXT004, no later than the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
University degree in Journalism, Communication Art, Media, External relations or related fields;
Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function;
Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is a plus.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No