Snr Comm/PI Associate

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants. The usual eligibility requirements are waived. Senior Communication/PI Associate

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Senior Communication / PI Associate will be supervised by the Communication/PI Officer.  S/he will have frequent contacts with other sections to exchange ideas and information on UNHCR projects suitable for public consumption.  S/he will also have contacts at the working level with local media, NGOs promotional activities.  The incumbent may supervise some support staff.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
        
Accountability

- The Office is kept informed about relevant local developments.
- Issues concerning persons of concern are monitored and relevant media releases are produced.

Responsibility

- Establish close working relationships with TV, radio and news agencies to promote and disseminate UNHCR aims, activities and principles.
- Plan advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR's aims, activities and accomplishments by the general public and/or organized groups.
- Assist in preparation of interviews and briefings to the media.
- Suggest stories and topics for the media to cover.
- Draft press releases, reports, booklets and other publications for target audiences.
- Organize and participate in press trips to refugee sites, briefing of journalists as well as press conferences for UNHCR high-ranking officials.
- Assist in preparation of communication budget.
- Perform other duties as required.

Authority

- Develop working relationships with the Government, NGOs and UN Agencies in order to raise interest and develop co-operation in inter-related activities.
- Organize the management and distribution of UNHCR publications and the provision of materials to various institutions and individuals to respond to the interest of the public on refugee issues.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Completion of Secondary School with course work/training in Social Sciences or Journalism.
- At least 11 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge in MS office applications.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
- Highly developed drafting ability in the UN working language of the duty station.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

- Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
- Knowledge/proficiency in other UN languages. Competencies as defined in Job Profile As per the Job description and the Operational Context. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process The closing date for submission of applications is 02 March 2020