Communication Associate, Unhcr Stockholm

Unhcr / Administratörsjobb / Stockholm
2013-01-31
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UNHCR Regional Representation for the Baltic and Nordic Countries in Stockholm has a vacancy for a Communication Associate (G6).
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be working under the supervision of Senior Regional
External Relations Officer and in close coordination with other UNHCR staff,
partners and media in the region. The tasks would include to:
1. Assists in establishment of close working relationships with television,
radio and news agencies in the region to promote and ensure the
dissemination of UNHCR's aims, activities and principles;
2. Responds to routine telephone and written enquiries from a variety of
sources such as the media, the public, NGOs and government officials,
etc;
3. Provides interviews to regional media in close coordination with the
Representative and the Senior Regional External Relations Officer;
4. Compiles and maintains the mailing list for press releases, information
bulletins and ensures timely despatch of information to media and other
interested parties;
5. Monitors and analyse the media, compiles and distributes daily news
clippings;
6. Translates press releases, web stories and other documents;
7. Assists in managing, developing and updating ROBNC's
regional/national websites in accordance with UNHCR's guidelines;
8. Assists in managing and developing ROBNC's regional and national
social media accounts (facebook, twitter, etc.) and assists in finding
innovative ways how to better reach and proactively engage UNHCR's
target groups through websites and social media in different countries;
9. Liaises closely with Regional Protection Unit and Private Sector
Fundraising team on content in ROBNC websites and social media;
10. Keeps track of evolving global, regional and national issues concerning
displaced persons and refugees in order to brief Regional
Representative and other staff members on local developments and
local aspects of media;
11. Organises press trips to refugees sites in the field;12. Assists in drafting and implementing case-by-case tailored
communication strategies to strengthen UNHCR's messaging and
advocacy for persons of concern to UNHCR;
13. Advises Representative and other staff on communications strategies
and best practices to handle challenging media situations related to
UNHCR work;
14. Assist in making UNHCR's brand better known in the region; and
15. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
Post-secondary courses in International Relations, Journalism,
Communications, Political or Social Sciences, or other related fields.
Work experience:
Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
University degree may be considered in lieu of job experience.
Languages
Full proficiency in English as the main working language of the United Nations
is essential. In addition, excellent language skills in one or more Nordic and
Baltic Languages.
Other skills
Excellent drafting and writing skills.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Experience in drafting and implementing media advocacy strategies.
Excellent knowledge in design, management and use of websites and social
media accounts (facebook/twitter).
Advanced computer skills.
Basic knowledge of UNHCR's operations.

For more information: Please contact Markku Aikomus, Senior Regional External Relations Officer at 08-457 48 86

Publiceringsdatum
2013-01-31

Arbetstider och omfattning
Tillsvidare
Heltid

Tillträde
Efter överenkommelse

Ersättning
Fast lön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2013-02-28
Submit your application (cover letter and CV) in ENGLISH. Please attach the
P11 form available at www.unhcr.se to your application. Only those
candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. Send your application to:
UNHCR
Ynglingagatan 14, 6 tr
SE-113 47 Stockholm
Sweden
Ansökan kan tyvärr inte göras via e-post.

Kontakt
Markku Aikomus 08-457 48 86

Företag
UNHCR

Adress
UNHCR
Ynglingagatan 14
11347 STOCKHOLM

Kontorsadress
Ynglingagatan 14

Övriga kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 08-4574880
Faxnummer: 08-4574887

Jobbnummer
1454426

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