Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Panama
Closing date: 06 Nov 2017
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Regional Comprehensive Refugee Response (CRR) Officer (Communications) will report to the Regional Representative, through the Senior Regional Public Information Officer based in Mexico, and will functionally be supervised by the Communications and PI Service at HQs. S/he will have frequent contacts with the regional media, NGOs and governmental organizations, as well as sister UN agencies.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability Media and public interest in the CRRF¿s objectives and process is sustained through feeding them with relevant input such as press releases, interviews, photos, web stories, etc.
Clear key messages are prepared on the CRRF that are continuously adjusted as the process evolves.
Clear set of ¿if asked¿ lines to PI colleagues in the region and beyond on the application of the CRRF in the Americas are provided.
Responsibility
In close consultations with the Regional Office in Panama (ROPAN); the office in Costa Rica, and the Bureau, lead in developing and implementing communications strategies, campaigns, events and other initiatives in support of the launch and implementation of the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (CRPSF).
Assist in researching, preparing, fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels ensuring highest quality standards.
Act as one of the main spokespersons for UNHCR on all regional issues related to the CRPSF , supporting with the organization of press events, channelling interviews requests to the appropriate staff in the bureau or the field, and providing responses to requests from media relating to UNHCR and its work.
Provide professional communications advice and ¿if asked¿ lines on the CRPSF to concerned staff of UNHCR in the bureau and the field as needed.
Undertake missions and field trips with media and other official visitors in support of the CRPSF as required
Actively maintain media relations for UNHCR on the CRPSF, ensuring that media are briefed regularly on the CRPSF, and have access to information and UNHCR expertise.
Perform other related duties as required.
Authority
Represent UNHCR in press events, interviews and other media events.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate (equivalent of a BA/BS) degree in Journalism, International Relations, Communications, Political Science or similar relevant field.
- Minimum of 6 years (5 years with Graduate (equivalent of a Master's) degree) of relevant job experience at professional level in progressively responsible functions related to UNHCR and/or any other humanitarian agency on promotional activities of the agency.
- General understanding of UN/UNHCR reforms and the priority agenda of the organization.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential).
- Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish.
- Highly developed drafting ability in Spanish.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
- High IT affinity with specific focus on preparation of website/pages.
Position Competencies
C002L3 – Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C001L3 – Accountability Level 3
C003L3 – Communication Level 3
C004L3 – Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 – Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 – Organizational Awareness Level 3
M002L3 – Managing Performance Level 3
M001L3 – Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M003L3 – Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M006L3 – Managing Resources Level 3
M005L3 – Leadership Level 3
M004L3 – Strategic Planning and Vision Level 3
X001L3 – Analytical Thinking Level 3
X007L3 – Political Awareness Level 3
X005L3 – Planning and Organizing Level 3
X002L3 – Innovation and Creativity Level 3
X008L3 – Stakeholder Management Level 3
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit their application online here: http://www.unhcr.org/careers.html.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 November 2017 (midnight Geneva time)
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
