مطلوب موظف/ة علاقات خارجية للعمل لدى منظمة دولية

The UNHCR Office of the Director for the Middle East and North Africa Bureau in Amman invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancy:

Title: Assistant External Relations Officer, NOA

Position Number: 10021316

Type of contract: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duty Station: MENA Director’s Office in Amman, Jordan

Date of Issuance: 07 October 2018

Closing Date: 20 October 2018

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior External Relations Officer, the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

• UNHCR’s media relations and advocacy work in geographic and thematic area are supported.
• UNHCR’s standing with its counterparts is maintained.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

• Assist Senior Management in dealing with the challenges posed by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments in the area of forced displacement arid humanitarian operations.
• Assist in planning and organizing communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR s operations from external partners (e.g. the general public, governments, partners, the media, academia and persons of concern).
• Assist in the dialogue with donors and embassies and provide accurate information by organizing regular briefings, bilateral meetings and missions.
• Assist Senior Management in disseminating information on UNHCR’s global funding situation and mobilize additional funds to implement special projects aimed at enhancing the quality of protection for persons of concern.
• Participate when requested in the inter-agency cooperation and communication strategies, initiatives and tools.
• Assist in the management of information flows within the country operations by identifying priority matters, securing, analyzing and disseminating documentation and information to support country operations and corporate communication processes and priorities.
• Assist in the drafting of situation reports, briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, press releases and articles.
• Assist in planning and organizing advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR’s activities and accomplishments by the general public and/or organized groups.
• Support the management of media relations by, inter alia, drafting responses to direct queries, draft press releases and organizing regular briefings and visits to country operations.
• Organize press briefings for external parties as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

• Organize the distribution of UNHCR publications and the provision of materials to various institutions and individuals.
• Produce reports for donor agencies as required.

Required Competencies:

Code	Cross-Functional Competencies	Code	Managerial Competencies
X001	Analytical Thinking	M001	Empowering and Building Trust
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X007	Political Awareness	Â	Â

Required Competencies:

• Jordanian Nationals only eligible to apply.
• Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, Communication or other related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Computer and IT skills (MS Office, website preparation etc.).
• Highly developed drafting ability in working language of duty station.
• Excellent knowledge of local institution, politics and culture.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
• Very good knowledge of local language and local institutions.

Desirable qualifications & competencies:

• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

• Interested applicants should forward the signed and updated UN history form (P-11) with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position to e-mail address: [email protected]
• Please indicate the post title you are applying for in the subject line.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an oral interview, and/or a written test.