Associate External Relations Officer, P2 (Temporary Appointment)

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

Direct supervision is normally exercised by a (Snr) External Relations Officer or Representative who provides guidance on the applicable procedures. Advice may also be provided by relevant functional units at HQ. External contacts are with a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including inter alia, government, media, embassies, donors, UN agencies, NGOs and other national and international organizations, as well as general public on matters of importance to the Organization.

Duties

– Stay abreast of the challenges posed by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments in the area of forced displacement and humanitarian operations.

– Assist the implementation of a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR’s operations from external partners (e.g. the general public, governments, partners, media, academia, NGOs, private sector and persons of concern).

– Assist in the dialogue with donors and embassies and provide relevant information on UNHCR operations and financial requirements by organizing regular briefings, bilateral meetings and missions and responding to donors¿ requests for information on ad hoc basis.

– Through a consultative process with headquarters, disseminate information on UNHCR’s global funding situation and mobilize additional funds to implement programmes and projects aimed at enhancing the quality of protection for persons of concern in the country operation.

– Assist in the coordination of the drafting of, situation reports, briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, press releases and articles.

– Draft narrative and financial reports on contributions in compliance with specific donor requirements.

– Monitor earmarking level of funding for UNHCR Country operation and ensure appropriate visibility for donor contributions in compliance with UNHCR guidelines and specific donor requirements.

– Participate on behalf of the Representative and other supervisors in inter-agency cooperation and communication strategies, initiatives and tools.

– Assist in the management of information flows within the country operations by identifying priority matters, securing, analyzing and disseminating documentation and information to support country operations and corporate communication processes and priorities.

– Consolidate information on UNHCR’s country operations and identify appropriate messages for campaigns and appeals.

– Propose events and initiatives (e.g. commercial, cultural, political and sports) to promote the work of UNHCR and take action as appropriate.

– Support the management of media relations by, inter alia, responding to direct queries, publishing press releases, handling interview requests and organizing regular briefings and visits to country operations.

– Promote visibility of UNHCR’s work and advocate for support for the people of concern through providing inputs for social media and other web content.

– Organize missions to the field and press briefings for external parties as required.

– Implement all aspects of a communications strategy.

– Represent UNHCR on behalf of senior management in fundraising and communication priorities in inter-agency initiatives and fora.

– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, Communications

or other relevant field.

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Experience in humanitarian operations in a field environment.

Excellent knowledge of local institution, politics and culture.

Desirable

Fund-raising and programming/programme management experience.

Experience of working with social media.

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.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)

Korean

English

Desired candidate profile

General Professional Experience

The desired candidate has excellent knowledge of the local media, institutions, politics and culture. Fund-raising and programming/Programme management experience. Experience working with social media. S/he is expected to have regular contact with authorities and all relevant stakeholders.

Specific Professional Experience

• At least two (2) years of direct working experience with an international agency/organisation, with practical experience from, and an understanding of, programs and processes.

• The incumbent is expected to have fund-raising and humanitarian/development reporting experience as well as experience of working with social media.

• S/he will be required to work collaboratively with relevant functional units.

Key Competencies of the Assignment

• Proficiency in English and Korean (spoken and written)

• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate and disseminate information effectively to a broad background of stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical skills, and good research capabilities as well as drafting.

• Prior KOICA experience or exposure to UNHCR as an added asset.

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