Ta Senior External Relations Assistant

Ta Senior External Relations Assistant

**Eligible Applicants**

Title: Temporary Appointment Senior External Relations Assistant
Project: Replacement during Maternity Leave
Duty station: Santiago, Chile
Section/Unit: Public Information
Grade: GS5
Duration: 7 months
Supervisor: Head of National Office, Chile.

Operational Context

The operation in Chile has a workforce of 30 persons approximately, composed of staff members (both national and international), and affiliates. The National Office is located in Santiago de Chile, there is field presence in Arica, Antofagasta and Iquique. The NO Chile is under the scope of the MCO Argentina, located in Buenos Aires.

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships







The Senior External Relations Assistant normally functions under the direct supervision of Head of National Office, Chile. The incumbent assists in the management of external relations activities of the Office. He/she plays a key role in organizing the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media, providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external partners. He/she may also receive advice and operational support from the External Relations/Public Information Units at the Country Office /HQ.

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.

Duties
- Draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other public information material, as required
- Facilitate and accompany visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps
- Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts.
- Assist with developing and implementing UNHCR¿s social media strategy
- conceptualize and pitch stories for UNHCR¿s global website.
- Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available.
- Organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day)





and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities on implementation.
- May be required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations reports etc.
- Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments.
- Provide information on UNHCR¿s activities to external partners.
- Respond to non-complex media queries and incoming correspondence.
- 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, Communication, Media,

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

Relevant Job Experience

Essential
Not specified.

Desirable
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

Other
- Language: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- Nationality: Chilean or Temporary or Permanent Labour VISA with residence in Chile.
Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
MS-Translation






ER-Communications/media/digital/social media communicat. monitoring/analysis/presentation
MS-Interpretation

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

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.

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies.





The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies
Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies
Technological Awareness
Political Awareness

Additional Infor

▶️ Ta Senior External Relations Assistant
🖊️ United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unhcr)
📍 Santiago