External Relations Assistant

Support major financial and visibility efforts for UNHCR Mali.

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Overview

Support major financial and visibility efforts for UNHCR Mali.

You have:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication, International Public Law, International Relations, Law, or Political Science.
  • Fluency in French is required.
  • Fluency in English is desired.

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

DFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2025-02-17Deadline for Applications

February 2, 2025Terms of Reference

We are looking for a candidate able to contribute to the mobilization of financial and material resources for the UNHCR operation in Mali and to contribute to the reinforcement of the visibility of its interventions through the following tasks:

  • Support for the material organization of meetings between UNHCR and the embassies of donor countries
  • Support for the preparation of briefing kits on the UNHCR operation for donors and potential donors, partners, the media, etc.
  • Support for the drafting of concept notes and project documents to be submitted to donors for funding.
  • Support for project and activity reporting
  • Support in collecting images for the visibility of the HCR Mali operation and interviewing people
  • Support for the drafting of publications on the resilience of forcibly displaced people and on UNHCR's achievements,
  • Support in writing human interest stories for external publication
  • Support in establishing contacts with local organizations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues.

- Support to other tasks of the External Relations sectionStandard Job Description

Required Languages

French,

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Desired Languages

English,

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Communication, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Public Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Relations, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political ScienceCertifications

Work Experience

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

No

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully organized a meeting between multiple stakeholders? This question assesses your organizational and communication abilities. Provide specific examples demonstrating your coordination skills and ability to manage diverse expectations.
What strategies would you use to enhance the visibility of UNHCR’s operations? The interviewer wants to understand your creative approach and strategic thinking. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where you wrote a compelling report or publication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach building relationships with local organizations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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