Associate Reporting Officer

Support reporting, data analysis and external communications for UNHCR operations.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Sunday 12 Sep 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support reporting, data analysis and external communications for UNHCR operations.

You have:

  • A minimum 2 years of experience in a field related to external relations, communications, media relations or reporting
  • Education in International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Business or Public Administration
  • English language proficiency is mandatory and must be at a fluent level
  • Spanish language proficiency is mandatory and must be at a fluent level
  • Competencies include Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams

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.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Keep abreast of all developments in the country operation/ bureau/ division or other entity to prepare appropriate briefings and reports;
  • Draft regular daily, weekly and monthly up-date for internal and external audience (including donors and media);
  • Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation, achievements and indicators in all sectors under AoR in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports and activity-specific reports as may be required and ensure timeliness of such reports;
  • Participate in annual reporting and planning process;
  • Work closely with Information Management to ensure accurate and attractive data presentation, including maps;
  • Support the monitoring of UNHCR’s partnerships and consolidate information about Partners’ activities;
  • Assist in the preparation of briefing kits and presentations for missions and visitors;
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for donors, in compliance with specific donor requirements. Make efforts to enhance donor satisfaction by ensuring quality reporting on programmatic results to donor. Assist in providing visibility for donors’ contributions to UNHCR;
  • Research/analyse, interpret and also, monitor and review information and data from regular and wide variety of sources for internal and external reporting;
  • Prepare and distribute minutes of meetings;
  • Provide technical support, training and clarification on UNHCR’s reporting policies and deadlines;
  • May prepare press releases; conceptualize, draft and edit stories for external communications products and support all aspects of its production, including fact checking, proofreading and quality control;
  • Support UNHCR inter-agency coordination initiatives and leadership through provision of reporting and secretariat functions where relevant;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Educational additional comments

Education in International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Business of Public Administration

Experience remark

A minimum 2 years of experience in a field related to external relations, communications, media relations or reporting

Language skills

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Competencies values

Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams

Application procedure

  • Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 12 September 2021 at 23:59hrs, Germany time

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when your reporting significantly impacted project outcomes? This question seeks to understand the candidate's ability to produce impactful reports. Provide a specific example highlighting the report's influence.
How do you ensure accuracy and timeliness in your reports? This question assesses attention to detail and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to present complex data clearly? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your written reports? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working in a team environment. How did you ensure effective collaboration? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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