Special Advisor
Provide strategic advice on East Asian matters to UNHCR
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Overview
Provide strategic advice on East Asian matters to UNHCR
You have:
- Masters in East Asia Studies or equivalent required
- Experience working with the UN is mandatory
- Desirable: Experience in External relations and Public Information with UNHCR
- Language requirement: English and Korean
- Language desirable: Japanese
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
CONS LocalTarget Start Date
2024-10-21Deadline for Applications
October 22, 2024Terms of Reference
- Masters in East Asia Studies or equivalent required
- Required/mandatory: Experience working with the UN
- Desirable: Experience in External relations and Public Information with UNHCR. Experience in academic research is an asset.
- Language requirement: English and Korean
- Language desirable: JapaneseStandard Job Description
Special Adviser All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, including in particular when supervising others, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties by demonstrating no tolerance for sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, abuse of power, harassment including sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation and abuse. As individual workforce members and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and take these issues seriously by speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources, as well as, when required/appropriate, report, for corrective action to be taken, whilst considering a victim-centered-approach.
Required Languages
English,
Korean,
Desired Languages
,
,
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Masters of Arts (MA): East Asian Studies (Required)Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
No
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with the UN and how it has prepared you for this role? | This question assesses your relevant experience related to the UN and its environment. | Focus on specific positions, responsibilities, and any accomplishments that are relevant. |
| What strategies would you employ in managing external relations for a UN agency? | This question evaluates your strategic thinking for external engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How proficient are you in Korean, and can you provide examples of how you’ve used it in a professional capacity? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced in an international context and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you plan to contribute to creating a safe and empowering working environment in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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