Communication Officer-Tyre

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST – UNRWA   UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Communications Officer - Tyre   Location Tyre – Area Office (one Position) Type of Appointment Vacancy No   Applications Deadline                                                                        TBA (To Be Declared) 982-2016 21 August 2016 Department/Division Public Information Office and Communication Unit   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: (A)    Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Communications and PI Officer: Disseminate, distribute and publish information supporting UNRWA's work and services. Initiate and implement awareness and public information strategies and campaigns. Implement visibility components. Provide communication support to CAO, Operation Service Officer (OSO), CSOs, DRU other departments in UNRWA. Establish media contacts in Tyre Area.  (B)    Assist PIO and Donor Relation Unit (DRU) in field visits of donors and partners to Tyre Area. (C)    Arrange, coordinate and facilitate community events in Tyre Area. (D)    Draft, print and distribute bi-monthly community newsletter in Tyre. (E)    Organize regular focus group/community meetings. (F)    Submit a weekly report detailing tasks and achievements to the Chief Communications and PI Officer (G)    Draft human interest stories at least one story per month. (H)    Conduct regular home visits to PRS and PRL beneficiaries in Tyre Area.   (I)      Represent Communications and PIO in Tyre area coordination meetings (J)    Perform any other work related task as requested by the Chief of Communications and Public Information Office.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional        A university degree in communications, public relations or any other related field from an accredited University   (B)   Experience Minimum three years of experience in communications or any other related field of work.   (C)   Language        Fluency in Oral and written Arabic and English   (D)   Skills and Competencies i)    Good Communications skills. ii)   Good drafting skills in Arabic. Drafting skills in English is an advantage.  iii)  Ability to work under pressure. iv)  Ability to work as part of a team. v)   Good planning and organizing skills.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary:  salary, contract modality and duration of the contract will be confirmed later.           EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The incumbent may be required to travel in the UNRWA’s area of operations.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Recruitment process is based on the Agency’s strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department.  Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see “Technical and Practical Tests Required” below). The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates’ profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.    GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. . It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. Priority will be given to fully qualified registered Palestinian refugees. Prior to the commencement of services,the consultant shall confirm and acknowledge in writing,and provide proof of the existence of,self-procured adequate private insurance against medical,disability and accident for the duration of the contract.   UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may apply for any consultant/contractor consultancy while in service. Upon selection, a staff member may be offered the consultant/contractor contract upon resignation from fixed term appointments and a three month break-in-service. Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break-in-service, before they apply to any consultant/contract positions   As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.   As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post. The provision of services by an individual as a Consultant or Contractor is limited to 24 months within any 36-months’ period.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for Computer based technical test (100%).   The top 05 scoring candidates in the computer based technical test given that (i) none have scored less than 50%, and will be invited for an interview.