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Job Title: Assistant Communication/PI
Officer
Officer
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
(UNHCR)
Position No.: 10028911
Vacancy Notice: 015/2018
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Post Grade: NOA
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 Assistant Communication/PI Officer is closely supervised on issues
concerning external relations and public information by the (Senior) PI 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
concerning external relations and public information by the (Senior) PI 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
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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. - Provide support in the development of
working relationships with the Government, NGOs and UN Agencies in order
to raise interest and develop cooperation in inter related activities. - Organize UNHCR public awareness campaign
in the duty station. - Draft bulletins and updates on UNHCR
operations in the duty station. - Brief national and international media of
developments in UNHCR 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 activities and accomplishments by the general public and organized
groups. - Assist in preparation of communication
budget. - Perform any other duties as required
Key Performance Indicators:
- UNHCR media relations and advocacy work in
geographic and thematic area are supported. - UNHCR standing with its counterparts is
maintained. - Organize the distribution of UNHCR
publications and the provision of materials to various institutions and
individuals to respond to the interest of the public on issues related to
refugees and other persons of concern. - Produce reports for donor agencies as
required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Assistant Communication/PI Officer job opportunity should hold a
University Degree or equivalent in International Relations,
Communications, Political Science, Journalism or related field plus
minimum 1 year of previous work experience relevant to the function - Graduate degree (equivalent of a Masters)
or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) may also be accepted. - Excellent knowledge of English and working
knowledge of another UN language. very good knowledge of local language
and local institutions is essential. - Highly developed drafting ability in the
UN working language of the duty station. - Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or
specific training relevant to functions of the position. - Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
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: 23rd March 2018
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