UNHCR External Relations Associate Jobs in Uganda
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The External Relations Associate is normally 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.
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
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.
Liaise with external partners and local organizations on behalf of UNHCR.
Produce reports and briefings for internal and external partners.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Certificates and/or Licenses
Political Sciences;Social Sciences International Relations
Journalism;Communication
Relevant Job Experience
Desirable
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
Functional Skills
IT-Web Content Management
CO-Drafting and Documentation
TI-Interpretation
IT-Computer Literacy
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR External Relations Associate Jobs in Uganda
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