UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
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UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Terms of Reference MCO Australia is looking for an individual with experience in external relations – including communications, stakeholder management and outreach – to help implement its new external engagement strategy and support the day to day running of the unit.
Responsibilities include:
– Monitor traditional and social media, alerting senior staff to significant developments, and maintaining systems and processes. Assist in identifying opportunities to insert UNHCR’s messages into ongoing conversations, and moments for proactive communications.
– Maintain and update the MCO’s website.
– Conceptualise and develop digital content and manage platforms, including developing a posting plan and identify ways to maximise impact in line with strategic objectives.
– Help forge strategic partnerships with individuals and organisations who can further UNHCR messages and objectives.
– Coordinate local campaigns, such as for World Refugee Day.
– Draft and develop fact sheets, stories and other content to highlight the Office’s objectives and work.
– Draft correspondence, briefing materials and regular reports.
– Assist in the management of public enquiries, including the PI inbox, and other systems.
– Facilitate high level visits as required, including drafting briefing materials.
– Organise events and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities.
– Ensure information materials are available and up to date, organising printing for hard copy and visibility materials.
– Perform other duties as required.
Ideal candidate should have the following:
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in the external relations/communications field
• Technological awareness and proficiency in a range of online platforms and apps, including content management systems for websites, social media (Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn), graphics programs like Canva, Adobe Suite.
• High aptitude in use of Microsoft office software.
• Experience with media monitoring.
• Experience updating websites and in producing web and social media content.
• Excellent drafting skills covering a range of communications styles, audiences and content.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work autonomously and to collaborate with other team members. Proactive in problem-solving.
• Experience implementing communications strategies.
• Sound understanding of UNHCR’s mandate and its role as a United Nations agency; knowledge of and/or demonstrated interest in asylum or refugee protection.
• Fluency in English.
Desirable:
• Studies in communications, journalism, international relations or social science preferred.
• Previous experience in external relations/communications in humanitarian setting.
• Skills and experience in email marketing software, graphic design and/or multimedia editing.
Communication, Communications Strategy, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Instagram, Proactive Approach, Social Media Content Management, Twitter
Why a career with UNHCR?
Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.
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Work Experience Communications, External Relations
Other information This position doesn’t require a functional clearance
