Assistant Field Public Information Officer

Contract

This is a RLG-15 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-15 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent is responsible to the Field Public Information Officer. S/he supervises staff as assigned. Chief, Strategic Communications Division provides technical supervision.

Responsibilities In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: •Translates documents from Arabic to English and vice versa, as required; •Maintains regular contact with the local and international media representatives to promote better understanding and coverage of the Agency’s work, and to encourage the media to use UNRWA as a source of information on registered Palestine refugees; •Provides ideas for coverage of Field activities; researches material and drafts text in Arabic and English for Headquarters public information material, including for the Agency’s English and Arabic website and UNRWA official Facebook and Twitter accounts; supports internal communication by working on the Arabic staff portal (Field and Agency-wide) and assisting with content management; •Provides office support and operational assistance to Field PIO in advising the Field Office Director; •Monitors daily press and prepares daily/weekly press summaries and monthly reports; supports the Field PIO in communication to refugees and community outreach; assists in the implementation of the Agency-wide annual Communications Plan/Strategy; •Briefs and escorts donors and VIPs to the Field and supports donor visibility requirements; interprets when required; •Deputizes for Field PIO in his/her absence; •Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Competencies •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities; •Ability to translate and interpret accurately from and into Arabic and English; •Strong communication skills; •Ability to use a variety of computer software including MS Office, Page Maker, Corel Draw and internet; •High degree of organizational and political awareness in the Middle East; •Ability to draft and edit written materials and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style in Arabic and English; •Ability to exercise a high degree of professional discretion

Education •University degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related discipline.

Work Experience •Five years' experience in public information and public relations, including experience in writing publications in Arabic and English and in handling media inquiries.

Languages •Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English.

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

Special Notice Contract Status:

Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years ;including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Benefits: -Grade 15, Monthly Salary JD 997.300 Plus SOA 16.95 % of basic salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), medical insurance. Dependency benefits are subject to eligibility.

Department/Office: Public Information Office

Duty Station : Jordan Field Office (Amman)

Desirable Qualifications:

•Knowledge of Agency operations; •Knowledge of contemporary issues of the Middle East; •Working knowledge of any other language; •Possession of a valid driving license.

Additional Information::

•The incumbent may be required to travel frequently throughout the Agency's area of operations; •The job is performed frequently beyond regular working hours.

General Information:

• UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
• UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
• This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.
• Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply.
• Uncompleted applications will not be accepted and will not be amended as well, please make sure to fill your application probably before the deadline. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since the agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

EQUIVALENCY: When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Field Director may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

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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.

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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.

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