Assistant Communication (Public Information) Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position number:     10024168
Grade:             NO-A
Contract Type:         Fixed Term Appointment (with possible renewal)
Duration of Contract:     One year
Supervisor:         Senior External Relations Officer
Proposed Starting:   
Date of Issue:         21 February 2018

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent is closely supervised on issues concerning external relations and public information by the Senior External Relations Officer who gives regular guidance and advice to the incumbent. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the country Office.
• External contacts are generally with a broad range of officials from national and international institutions, media or general public on matters of importance to the Organization.
• Assist in establishment of close working relationships with television, radio and news agencies to promote and ensure the dissemination of UNHCR aims, activities and principles.
• Assist in development of working relationships with the Government, NGOs and UN Agencies in order to raise interest and develop co-operation in inter-related activities.
• Organize UNHCR’s public awareness campaign in the duty station.
• Draft bulletins and updates on UNHCR’s operations in the duty station.
• Brief national and international media of developments in UNHCR’s operations in the duty stations and accompany visiting media to the refugee camps where applicable.
• Assist in planning and organizing advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR’s activities and accomplishments by the general public and/or organized groups.
• Assist in preparation of communication budget.
• Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in International Relations, Communications, Political Science, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Highly developed drafting ability in the UN working language of the duty station.
• Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language.