External Relations Officer, at UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Canberra, Australia

Job title:  External Relations Officer
Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

External Relations Officer
The Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Canberra invites applications for the full time national professional officer position of External Relations Officer.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and have a university degree in Political or Social Sciences,International Relations, Journalism or related fields with at least eight years' professional experience, ideally including two years in an international environment, strong communication skills including media and public relations, and highly developed drafting ability.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and implement a communications strategy that promotes UNHCR positions and activities and generates support for UNHCR's operations from external audiences.
• Monitor political and media developments in the region and ensure UNHCR's views are represented accurately in public discussion, including through media briefings and interviews.
• Oversee the drafting, production and dissemination of situation reports, briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, press releases, media articles, web/social media content and other public information material.
• Oversee the development and implementation of UNHCR's public events, stakeholder meetings and forums, and information campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
• Serve as liaison with UNHCR private sector fundraising association, Australia for UNHCR.
• Oversee UNHCR's relationships in the areas of fundraising, government relations, NGO liaison, and UN coordination.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Office to ensure that external relations activities support UNHCR's protection and assistance objectives for refugees and asylum-seekers.
• Other tasks as required.

THE  SELECTION CRITERIA

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, and technical aptitude in web, social media and desktop publishing applications.
• Knowledge of the Australian and regional political and media environment, including experience in government, NGO, media and other stakeholder liaison.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication strategies.
• Strong organizational and work planning skills and the ability to work in a high pressure work environment.
• An understanding of UNHCR and its role as a humanitarian organization, including its protection mandate.
• A university degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism or related field with at least eight years' professional experience, ideally including two years in an international environment.

How to apply for this Job:
For copies of the job description and selection criteria, please contact:
UNHCR
3 Lyons PlaceLyons ACT 2606
Phone: 02 6260 3411
Fax: 02 6260 3477Email: aulca@unhcr.orgWebsite: www.unhcr.org.au
Applications must be submitted in writing by COB Friday 13 December.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Australia Wikipedia: Australia officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
Application Closing Date: Friday, 13 December 2013 
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