Senior External Relations Assistant
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior External Relations Assistant to play a key role in organizing visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media, providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external partners.
About the Role:
* Develop and implement effective communication strategies to engage with international stakeholders, including draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and other public information materials 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 in 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.
* Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.
Requirements:
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Strong knowledge of social media platforms and ability to develop and implement effective social media strategies.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package, opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a leading humanitarian organization and work with a diverse and dynamic team.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your application through our website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.