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. 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.
With EXTERNAL Parties: All implementing partners and UN agencies to gather analyse and disseminate information about UNHCR activity information.
Impact of Work:  Accurate and well-presented information will promote UNHCR action for persons of concern, 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

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability
- Reports to promote UNHCR activities are prepared and distributed in a timely manner.

Responsibility

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

Authority
- Produce reports on UNHCR activities.
- Liaise with external partners on behalf of UNHCR.


ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Journalism, Communications or a related field plus minimum 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) with 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) with 1 years of relevant working experience may also be accepted.
- Good communication skills, good writing skills and good knowledge of computer applications.
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

- Good knowledge of UNHCR Manual and Operations in general.
- Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Associate Reporting Officer positions. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. 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

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage colleagues to read the country specific security and welfare profiles which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services - Duty of Care (https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html). These profiles have been specifically designed to answer some of the key questions (on security conditions, medical provisions, staff welfare, living and working conditions) potential applicants might have before deciding to apply. Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care. This project is still in the pilot phase, and as such some of the information leaflets are being produced as we speak and might not be available yet. They will be soon, so keep checking. 

Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in the Add.4 to March 2018 Compendium is Wednesday 5 Septembe 2018 (midnight Geneva time).