Communication/pi Officer - Replacement Capacity - Fta - P.n 10011932 - Beirut, Lebanon

The UNHCR operational response in Lebanon is the largest for the organization. Media attention and the frequency of influential high-profile visitors is high. The Office has grown substantially in the past years and now has around 640 staff. Aside from the Branch Office in the capital city of Beirut, UNHCR has two sub-offices in Zahle and Tripoli and two field offices in Mt Lebanon, Tyre, and one field unit in Qobayat under the Tripoli Sub-Office. Direct supervision is exercised by the Representative who provides guidance on the applicable procedures. Advice may also be provided by relevant functional units at HQ. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. Contacts are predominantly with persons on subject matters of importance to Organization's programmes (e.g. counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments). Accountability (key results that will be achieved) UNHCR's media relations and advocacy work within geographic and thematic areas of specializations are actively maintaining the organization's standing with media and audiences. Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Assist in developing and implement communications strategies, campaigns, events and other initiatives in support of UNHCR's strategic objectives. Assist in researching, preparing fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels. Act as a spokesperson for UNHCR, if so designated by the supervisor, organizing press events, handling interviews requests, and providing responses to requests from media relating to UNHCR and its work. Provide considered professional communications advice to Representative and senior staff of UNHCR as needed. Undertake missions and field trips with media and other official visitors in support of UNHCR and its work. Actively maintain media relations for UNHCR, ensuring that media (and other important external stakeholders, such as governments, embassies, NGOs etc.) are briefed regularly on issues of importance to UNHCR, and have access to information and UNHCR expertise. Assist in preparation of communications budgets. Perform other duties as required. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) Represent UNHCR in press events, interviews and other media events. Authorize expenditures against communication budgets