Senior External Relations Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Associate External Relations and Reporting Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Senior External Relations Assistant will:

• Draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other public information material, as required;
• Facilitate and accompany visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps;
• Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts;
• Assist with developing and implementing UNHCR’s social media strategy – conceptualize and pitch stories for UNHCR’s global website;
• Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available;
• Organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day) and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities on implementation;
• May be required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations report etc;
• Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments;
• Provide information on UNHCR’s activities to external partners;
• Respond to non-complex media queries and incoming correspondence;

• Perform other related duties as required;

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.

Required experience:

12 Months

Experience remark:

• Bachelor’s in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science or related field;

Language skills:

• Portuguese(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Optional), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Public information and reporting, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation, Other communications related experience

Area of expertise details:

• Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English;
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others);
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, 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 for to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 14 February 2021