Job Title: Senior Communications Assistant

Job ID: 30526

Location: Bangkok (RB), Thailand

Salary Grade: G5

Hardship Level: A

Family Location Type: Family

Eligible Applicants: This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.

Eligibility:
Applicants should consult the Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS), UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev. 2 dated 16 March 2021. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
Internal candidates: An applicant who has internal status is**
1) a staff member holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment in any duty station in the country.
2) Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an indefinite or fixed-term appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.
3) Candidates who have been granted group 2 status.

External candidates: All the others who meet the essential minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who are not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Senior Communications Assistant is normally supervised by a Communication Officer or other position as decided by the senior management in the area of responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions and private individuals.

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.

Operational Context

The incumbent will be supervised by the Senior Communication Officer. S/he will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions and private individuals.

Duties

  • Regularly monitor media and local situation regarding UNHCR.

  • Follow-up on administrative and logistical arrangements to organise press briefings and other events, such as workshop and conferences.

  • Contribute to the production of information materials for public awareness campaigns and for the preparation of in-house bulletins, newsletters and information kits by contributing to articles, reports and other information gathered from various sources.

  • Liaise with printers concerning brochures and publications published by the office.

  • Draft routine correspondence and texts for the office's website and maintain information databases.

  • Compile and distribute a daily news clipping service.

  • Distribute press statements and similar information to media, to other offices locally as well as to Headquarters.

  • Maintain up-to-date filing system and appointments diary.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher**

Certificates and/or Licenses

International Relations; Journalism; Political Science;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Some work experience relevant to the position. Communication and computer skills. Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.

Desirable

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.

Functional Skills

CO-Digital content production

CO-Drafting, Documentation

CO-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics)

CO-Social Media Publishing/Monitoring/Marketing tools

IT-Web Content Management

IT-Web publishing

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

*For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.*

Competency Requirement

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies

Innovation and Creativity

Technological Awareness

Political Awareness

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org **

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. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).

UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. 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.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 25 October 2021

This vacancy is archived.

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