United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Date: 04 Sep Location: Madrid Hardship Level: H (no hardship) Family Type: Family Grade: GS6 Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service Target Start Date: 2024-10-01 Deadline for Applications: September 12, 2024 Standard Job Description Position: External Relations Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The External Relations Associate is supervised by the External Relations Officer or another professional staff.
The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor.
External contacts are with officials from national and international institutions, media, or the 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, within their delegated authorities, and in line with UNHCR policies and values.
Duties Provide background briefings to local and international media.
Keep track of evolving issues concerning persons of concern and suggest stories for media coverage.
Provide daily briefings on local developments to the Head of Office.
Accompany visits of foreign delegations and media to refugee sites, providing briefings and preparing materials.
Establish contacts with local organizations to promote understanding of refugee issues.
Ensure the office is informed of local developments impacting activities.
Compile information and SitReps from Field Offices into reports.
Advise the Head of Office on local aspects of external relations policies.
Liaise with external partners and local organizations on behalf of UNHCR.
Produce reports and briefings for partners.
Support risk management and decision-making.
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 experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
Certificates and/or Licenses: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, Communication.
Relevant Job Experience: Essential: Not specified Desirable: Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the position.
Functional Skills: IT-Web Content Management, CO-Drafting and Documentation, TI-Interpretation, IT-Computer Literacy.
Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station.
Desired Candidate Profile Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an eliminatory test and interview.
Knowledge of fluent Spanish and English is mandatory.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Operational Context UNHCR has prioritized protection activities in Spain, which has been experiencing a record number of asylum-seekers.
The External Relations Associate will support building UNHCR's profile and partnerships in Spain.
Living and Working Conditions Additional qualifications and skills may include multi-stakeholder communications, political awareness, and teamwork.
Additional Information In case of questions, please contact [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr
