Associate Reporting Officer
Assist in reporting and program management tasks for UN operations.
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Overview
Assist in reporting and program management tasks for UN operations.
You have:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Business of Public Administration.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a field related to reporting, programme management, external relations, communications, media relations.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (Mandatory).
- Experience in UNHCR or the UN system and the humanitarian community desirable.
- Experience with handling sensitive and confidential information required.
- Experience of working with a team in multiple locations is desirable in the specific areas of research and reporting, as well as regional and country operational context needed.
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Snr. Operations Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Keep abreast all developments in operations to prepare appropriate briefings and reports.
- Prepare periodic reports, i.e. donor updates, internal sitreps, briefing notes for senior managers, and activity-specific reports as required.
- Liaise closely with all Units and country/ multi-country operations in order to gather and collate accurate data about refugees and assistance activities.
- In close coordination with functional units, provide support to operations to ensure timely and accurate report of progress.
- Consolidate data on Programme implementation and indicators (e.g. health, cash assistance, protection…) in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, i.e. weekly or monthly Sitreps, activity-specific reports.
- Work closely with Information Management Unit to ensure accurate and attractive data presentation.
- Assist in the design, production and translation of newsletters, fundraising documents, and factsheets and ad-hoc reports for internal and external use.
- Assist with the development of standard presentations of the work of the Operation.
- Assist in the preparation of information packages and briefing kits for meetings, missions and visitors on UNHCR activities.
- Assist in the archiving of documents ensuring materials are adequately tracked in shared folders.
- Assist in capacity building activities, as trainings and other support mechanisms developed regionally.
- Assist in producing donor’s visibility materials.
- Assist in drafting narrative and financial reports, in compliance with specific donor requirements.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Business of Public Administration.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
A minimum 2 years of experience in a field related to reporting, programma management, external relations, communications, media relations.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
International law, Political affairs and political reporting, Other communications related experience
Area of expertise details:
- Experience in UNHCR, or the UN system and the humanitarian community desirable.
- Experience with handling sensitive and confidential information required.
- Experience of working with a team in multiple locations is desirable in the specific areas of research and reporting, as well as regional and the country operational context needed.
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
You can only apply if you have created your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup
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Application deadline: 12-feb-2021 at 23:59hrs, Germany time zone
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to prepare an urgent report with limited data? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to work under pressure and with incomplete information. | Focus on your approach to gathering data quickly and the outcome of the report. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your reports? | This question aims to understand your attention to detail and processes used for verification. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with different units or teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for effective communication with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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