Associate Reporting Officer

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.

Associate Reporting Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

General guidance and support are received from the Head of Office. Guidance may also be given by the various specialised units in the office. Guidance and support are received from the Head of Office. However, the incumbent should be able to work under minimum supervision, be creative and innovative.

Close contacts with all sections to gather and analyse information.
With EXTERNAL Parties: All implementing partners and UN agencies to gather, analyse and disseminate information about UNHCR activity information.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

1. Keep abreast with all developments in the activity to prepare appropriate briefings and reports;
2. Assist the office in consolidating and analysing data on programme implementation and indicators (nutrition, health, watsan) in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, i.e. Sitreps, activity-specific reports as may be required;
3. Assist in presenting accurate and attractive data presentation on the maps;
4. Maintain working relationships with the Government, NGOs, and UN agencies to develop cooperation in inter-related activities; 
5. Prepare and distribute minutes of the co-ordination meetings that are held periodically in the country of assignment;
6. Meet and brief visitors on all UNHCR activities, where necessary together with appropriate specialist/ programme officers;
7. Draft press reports, booklets, etc.
8. Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE¿
Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Journalism, Law or related fields.
Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
English is the essential working language together with another relevant UN language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities
Drafting skills
Experience in dealing with the public
Communication skills C001L2 - Accountability Level 2
C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 - Communication Level 2
C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2
X001L2 - Analytical Thinking Level 2
X005L2 - Planning and Organizing Level 2
X007L2 - Political Awareness Level 2

Before applying to this position, we strongly encourage colleagues to read the country specific FAQs information leaflets which can be found  on the Intranet under Staff Resources > Duty of Care. The information leaflets are specifically designed to answer some of the key questions potential applicants might have before deciding to apply. 

General guidance and support are received from the Senior External Relations Officer. However, the incumbent should be able to work under minimum supervision, be creative and innovative.  Guidance may also be given by the various specialised units in the office.
- Within UNHCR: Close contacts with all sections to gather and analyse information. Regular liaison with counterparts in Headquarters and in the Regional Office is also required.
- With EXTERNAL Parties: Primarily with donors within specific portfolio, as well as with other external parties as required.
Accurate and well-presented information will promote UNHCR action for refugees, contribute to good decision making, and help for fund raising. Errors can lead to inappropriate action, and impact negatively on UNHCR¿s image and affect funding raising efforts
Candidates should be able to work under pressure, be able to multi-task, and have great attention to details. The incumbent will be expected to organise donor missions and briefings including for high level delegations where effective coordination with multiple stakeholders including field offices, donors and partner organisations will be key. While not necessary, familiarity with the Syria situation and Lebanon operational context would be an advantage.
In addition to being an excellent and precise drafter, the ideal candidate will be able to present information in visually comprehensive and compelling manner. Ability to work with various software (e.g. excel, In Design, Adobe, etc.) is desirable. Furthermore, familiarity with the organisation¿s budget structure would be an added value for financial analysis and tracking of funding against needs and implementation arrangements in close coordination with the programme unit. There are currently more than one million Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR in Lebanon, which makes Lebanon the highest refugee-hosting country per capita in the world. There are no approved camps in the country, and refugees are living in more than 1,700 locations across the country. The refugee response is led by the Government and local actors, supported by the international community. As the designated lead agency in the refugee response, UNHCR has established a sector-based structure in Beirut and in the field. The structure brings together over 100 UN agencies, national and international NGO partners in identifying and agreeing on the strategic priorities to address the needs of Syrian refugees and other affected populations. The Lebanon national response falls under the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), whereby UNHCR guides the refugee response and UNDP facilitates the resilience and stabilization component.
The UNHCR operational response in Lebanon is the largest for the organization, with a total budget of over USD 534 million for 2017. Media attention and the frequency of influential high-profile visitors is high. The Office currently has some 730 staff located in Beirut, Zahle, Tripoli, Tyre, and Qobayat. Beirut is a classified as "B" family duty station with average education, health (private) and recreational facilities. Category B.  The duty station is featured with volatile and fluent security situation, frequent cases of civil unrest and occasional armed clashes in certain areas, usually quickly contained by security forces. Proliferation of weapons among local civilians is widespread. Beirut South Suburbs is an area of elevated threat and is not recommended for regular UN activities. No formal curfew in Beirut, however, UN International staff are not advised to move alone on foot after darkness. Restrictions for use of private taxis and public transport are in place. Only a few vetted taxi companies are recommended for UN International staff. Criminality rate decreased slightly recently. Beirut was affected by armed conflict with Israel in 2006. Main UN office (ESCWA) was attacked and looted by a violent mob in 2006. All UN staff is advised to remain vigilant at all times.

Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in the September 2017 Compendium is Monday 6 November 2017 (midnight Geneva time).