UNHCR
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Representation in Tanzania
Plot 1658, Masaki Tel.: +255 22 2602708-10
P. O. Box 2666 +255 22 2602720-21
Dar es Salaam Fax: +255 22 2602757/58
Email: tanda@unhcr.org
EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
UNHCR Representation Office, Dar es Salaam invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant post.
Vacancy Notice No: DSM/VN/13/003
Post Title: Communication/PI Associate
Category: General Service
Position Number: 10007999
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Remuneration: Attractive salary (GL-6 level) and entitlements according to
UN Staff Rules and Regulations
Duration: One year contract.
Effective date: Immediately
Major duties and responsibilities:
The role of the Communication / Public Information Associate within the team is to provide support to the External Relations/PI Officer. The incumbent will have a pivotal role in drafting of requested reports, updates, stories and briefing documents as well as in translating tasks and interpreting for the management in the course of frequent official meetings with the national authorities and public/media appearances.
Under the direct supervision of the Associate External Relations Officer, the incumbent will perform the functions described below.
Accountability – key expected results
• Evolving issues concerning displaced persons and refugees are monitored to be able to suggest stories and topics for media coverage and external communication supports.
• Appropriate information is communicated to all stakeholders, especially the media, highlighting the activities of UNHCR in Tanzania.
• Media partners have a good understanding of issues concerning displaced persons and refugees, which is reflected in their coverage.
• The office is kept informed of local and political developments of interest to UNHCR.
Responsibility – functions
Maintain a relevant network of media partners and Government communication focal points to collaborate on enhanced and adequate coverage of issues of concern to UNHCR.
Contribute to the organization of regular media briefings and workshops.
Assist in preparations of interviews to the local media and background briefings to the international media.
Draft reports, briefing notes, updates, talking points, minutes and other documents for a variety of audiences (internal, media, high level meetings and visits).
Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis of relevant local and international developments.
Accompany visits of foreign delegations and the media to refugee sites in the country, providing appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries.
Assist in the organization of communication events.
Participate in inter-agency meetings and activities (UN Communication Group, Refugee Programme Working Group) to support UN Communicating as One efforts.
Perform other duties as required.
Authority
Establish contacts with local organizations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues.
Have access to UNHCR Communication/PI systems.
Minimum requirements:
• National of the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Completion of Secondary School Education, with post-secondary training in Social Science, Journalism, Humanities or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of previous relevant experience.
• Excellent writing skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Applications:
Applicants should include a recent curriculum vitae and United Nations Personal History Form (P 11), including testimonials/degrees/certificates and should quote Vacancy Notice Number – DSM/VN/13/003.
P11 forms are available upon request on tanda@unhcr.org.
A written test shall also be administered to short listed applicants.
Applications should be submitted to:
Human Resources Officer
UNHCR Representation Office
P.O Box 2666
Fax: +255 22 2602720-21/2602757/58
E-Mail: tanda@unhcr.org
Closing date for receipt of applications: 29 May 2013
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Dar es Salaam, 16 May 2013