External Relations Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Yaounde, Cameroon

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Skill Required: IT and ICT

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 UNHCRs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties:

  • Support the drafting of briefing notes, 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.
  • Assist in the drafting and translation of routine correspondence and texts.
  • Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available.
  • Support the organization of 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.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education & Professional Work Experience
  • Years of Experience / Degree Level
  • 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

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.

Source:  https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Yaounde-Cameroon/External-Relations-Assistant_JR2318660