Advocacy and Reports Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Advocacy and Reports Officer reports to the Senior Communications Officer.

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, supervises and monitors the work of Field staff engaged in Advocacy, Research, Internal Communication and Outreach, Information and Reporting and other advocacy activities; Reviews and/or develops gains approval for, and ensures effective implementation of information, communication, and advocacy strategies and work plans which support Field requirements, including through the internet, intranet, advocacy efforts, and public information. Liaises with departments and units within the Field Office to ensure effective and proactive information and outreach campaigns to refugees and other stakeholders on issues arising within the mandate of the Office. Monitors and analyses current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on opportunities to promote advocacy in accordance with the Field strategies. Ensures implementation of a range of information programmes to advocate priority refugee issues and/or major events, to include the use of film and other visual media, coordinating reporting efforts, monitoring and reporting on feedback, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analysing the impact of materials published. Initiating pro-active outreach efforts, presenting, facilitating, proposing, conceptualizing and arranging coverage, and analyzing the impact of events and materials published; undertakes relieving assignments and performs other related duties as may be required by the Senior Communications Officer.

Competencies

UN Core Values of integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Copying with pressure and setbacks; Deciding and initiating action. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un. org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education

An advanced university degree (Masters’ or equivalent) in international relations, communication, journalism, storytelling, literature, language, humanities, or a related field. A recognized first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant experience in a UN Organization, NGO, large public body or similar or proven ability to lead the advocacy or information management efforts of an organization is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. An advanced university degree (Masters’ or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in international relations, communication, journalism, storytelling, literature, language, humanities, or a Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution with two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree is required. Knowledge of Arabic or Hebrew is desirable.

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic or Hebrew is an asset

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of further extension, subject to availability of funds, need and performance. Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.