UNHCR Office in Doha, Qatar is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the following Job Opening:
Title: Senior External Relations Associate , GL6
Duty Station: UNHCR Qatar
Duration: Initially One Year
Position Number: 10031876
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Closing date: 13 August 2021
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.
Functional Statement:
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.
1. 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.
Competency Requirements:
Core Competencies :Accountability Communication Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation
Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking Innovation and Creativity Political Awareness
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy IT-Web Content Management MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation MS-Translation ER-Communications/media/digital/social media communicat. monitoring/analysis/presentation MS-Interpretation
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required:
Years of Experience / Degree Level
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
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies:
Previous experience in UN/UNHCR. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position. Knowledge of another relevant UN language. HQ and Field experience with UNHCR or with other humanitarian organizations.
Language Requirement :
English is the working language at UNHCR Qatar and fluency in English and Arabic is essential.
Eligibility :
Internal candidates:
Interested staff members should consult the Administration Instructions on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS) (UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
External candidates:
External 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. (Must be national of Qatar or holding Qatar valid residency).
This vacancy is archived.