Job Title: Senior External Relations Assistant
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10023578
Vacancy Notice: 012/2017
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Post Grade: GL5
Reports to: Associate
External Relations Officer
External Relations Officer
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article
11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article
11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Senior
External Relations Assistant will support in the management of external
relations activities of the Office. The incumbent plays a key role in
organising the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media,
providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external
partners. He/she will also receive advice and operational support from the
External Relations/Public Information Units at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva.
External Relations Assistant will support in the management of external
relations activities of the Office. The incumbent plays a key role in
organising the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media,
providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external
partners. He/she will also receive advice and operational support from the
External Relations/Public Information Units at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will draft briefing notes,
press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other
public information material, as required - Aid and accompany visits of foreign
delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps - Draft and translate routine correspondence
and texts. - Provide support in developing and
implementing UNHCR social media strategy conceptualize and pitch stories
for UNHCR global website. - Ensure that public information materials
including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the
Branch Office, etc. are available. - The jobholder will organize visibility
events (e.g. World Refugee Day) and liaise with partners, refugees and
local communities on implementation. - The incumbent maybe required to assist in
compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports,
situations reports etc. - Review media daily and ensure the office
is kept informed of local developments. - Perform other related duties, as required.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Missions from donors, the press and media
are supported with field visits and accurate briefing materials - External partners are informed regularly
on all aspects and the status of UNHCR operations.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Senior External Relations Assistant job placement should have
completed secondary education with post-secondary certificate/training in
International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Communication,
Media or related field. - At least five years of previous relevant
job experience. - Good communication and computer skills.
- Excellent drafting skills as well as
translation and interpreting skills. - Fluency in English and working knowledge
of another relevant UN language or local language. - Knowledge of UNHCR IT systems and
standards is desired
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 17th March
2017
2017
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