Senior Reporting Assistant, LICA5 (Brasília)

This UNOPS position at LICA5 level is advertised and open to all applicants.

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Stay abreast of the operational developments and assist in the preparation of briefing notes and reports.
- Assist in consolidation of data and facilitate the preparation of periodic reports including Sitreps, Fact Sheets and other activity specific reports and in preparations of interviews to the local media and background briefings to the international media.
- Update regularly the relevant information tracking system(s), adhere to electronic filing requirements.
- Provide administrative support in routine services and activities within the Unit
- Accompany visits of foreign delegation and the media to refugee sites in the region, giving appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries.
- Work closely with relevant colleagues to contribute to accurate and standard data presentation.
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner.
- Consolidate and provide inputs for donor reports.
- Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
2 years of relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Journalism, Social Science, Humanities

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Computer skills (in MS office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc). Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills

Desirable
Training relevant to function of the position including Programme Management (Level 1).

Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
DM-Data Management
PG-Programme Analysis
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
MS-Producing Reports
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

UNHCR is committed to diversity as well as creating an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
======================================================================================================== The Senior Reporting Assistant will fulfil internal and external reporting requests. The incumbent is supervised by the Reporting Officer or another professional or more senior local staff depending on the staffing structure of the Office.

The Senior Reporting Assistant is expected to have contacts within the Organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information and monitor programme activities. The closing date of applications is 20 April 2021 (midnight Geneva time).

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview.