External Relations Associate - 10020725 - Unhcr - G6 - Zahle, Lebanon
Interested qualified external persons meeting the requirements of the attached Job Description can apply online through the following website: https://jobs.unhcr-lb.org/ no later than COB 24/07/2017. Please note that only applications received through the above website will be accepted and no applications will be accepted through email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
The External Relations Associate is supervised by the External Relations Officer or another professional staff depending on the staffing structure of the Office. The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the Country Office/HQ.
External contacts are generally with a broad range of officials from national and international institutions, media or general public involving the exchange of a wide range of information.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
UNHCR Country Office establishes and manages external relations activities in the country to protect, assist and find durable solutions for all persons of concern.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Provide background briefings to local and international media.
Keep track of evolving issues concerning persons of concern to be able to suggest stories and topics for the media to cover.
Provide daily briefings on local developments to the Head of Office and ensure that briefing materials from other offices are available.
Accompany visits of foreign delegations and the media to refugee sites in the region, giving appropriate briefings, commentaries and prepare briefing material for visitors.
Establish contacts with local organisations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues
Ensure that the office is kept informed of local developments which may have a political or operational impact on the office's activities.
May be required to compile information and SitReps received from the Field Offices and/or sections within the Office and consolidate into weekly/monthly/quarterly report.
Advise the Head of Office of local aspects of external relations policies
Perform other related duties as required.
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
Liaise with external partners and local organizations on behalf of UNHCR.
Produce reports and briefings for internal and external partners.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
