Senior Communication/PI Associate , UNHCR

The UNHCR Office in Brussels is seeking a short-term (6 months)

Senior Communication/PI Associate

Duty station: UNHCR Brussels - Regional Representation for Western Europe
Deadline for applications: 22/11/2013

Description of duties:
The incumbent will head the external relations unit of the UNHCR office during the period 13 January – 15 July 2014.

The incumbent will:

• In consultation and coordination with the Regional Representative, take all measures necessary to promote a better public understanding of refugee-related issues and of UNHCR, in Belgium and in Luxembourg – this includes drafting press reports/releases, placing advertisements, organising press briefings/meetings, pro-actively seeking press contacts, etc;
• Coordinate the work of the external relations unit in the UNHCR Regional Representation in Brussels including handling of media queries;
• Develop public advocacy and/or outreach strategies on particular issues/situations, in coordination with all concerned UNHCR offices/staff;
• Ensure the Regional Representative and/or all concerned staff is informed of evolving public opinion of refugee issues and consult on appropriate response;
• Develop and coordinate the organization of public information/awareness events such as those on the occasion of 2014 World Refugee Day in Belgium and in Luxembourg;
• Promote and ensure the dissemination of UNHCR news and briefing notes;
• Coordinate publications for the UNHCR national Belgian website, including the drafting of web stories when necessary;
• Attend meetings, prepare notes and undertake other duties as required by the Regional Representative.
   

 Qualifications:

• Complete secondary education; university-level studies in communications, journalism, public affairs or international relations desired;
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Good computer skills;
• Past UN experience an advantage;
• Flexible, positive, team player.

Interested candidates are invited to fill in a Personal History (P.11) form which can be requested atwww.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc. Completed forms are to be submitted no later than 22 November 2013 with a motivation letter and detailed resume in English to belbrhrunhcr.org with “Snr Comm/PI Associate” in the subject.

Candidates must have work permit/residence in Belgium.