Assists in establishment of close working relationships with television, radio and news agencies to promote and ensure the dissemination of UNHCR aims, activities and principles.
Assists in development of working relationships with the Government, NGOs and UN Agencies in order to raise interest and develop co-operation in inter-related activities
Generate and disseminate locally, information on UNHCR’s strategies, objectives, priorities and activities.
Identify and target major local events and initiatives (e.g. commercial, cultural, political and sports) to promote the work of UNHCR.
In close cooperation with the regional office and headquarters, where necessary, maximize the use of web-based communications tools (including UNHCR net and UNHCR website).
Manage local, regional and international media relations by, inter alia, responding to direct queries, publishing press releases and organizing regular briefings and site visits.
Monitor all developments on UNHCR’s work in the country as well as developments that could affect UNHCR’s operation or beneficiaries and inform Staff accordingly
Accompany visits of foreign delegation and the media to refugee sites in the region, giving appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries
Organizes UNHCR’s public awareness campaign in the duty station.
Drafts bulletins and updates on UNHCR’s operations in the duty station.
Briefs national and international media of developments in UNHCR’s operations in the duty stations and accompanies visiting media to the refugee camps where applicable.
Assists in planning and organizing advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR’s activities and accomplishments by the general public and/or organized groups.
Organizes the management and distribution of UNHCR publications and the provision of materials to various institutions and individuals to respond to the interest of the public on issues related to refugees and other persons of concern.
Produces reports for donor agencies as required.
Performs other duties as required
How to apply:
Please send your cv and cover letter to lebbeprg@unhcr.org stating in the "Subject" the Job Code no later than Saturday 24 November 2012.
Only Lebanese Nationals are eligible to apply. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
