The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
Type of Contract:
UNOPS Contractor
Section/Unit:
Management
Grade Level:
LICA5
Supervisor:
Liaison Officer, P3
No. of Post:
1-Position
Duty Station:
Khartoum
Duration:
ASAP up to 31/12/2018
Closing Date:
21 June 2018
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Background:
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Under the supervision of the Liaison Officer, the Senior Liaison Assistant will assist with information-sharing and support coordination processes for the Refugee Consultation Forum (RCF) Secretariat, as well as provide assistance to inter-agency planning and reporting for refugee operations in Sudan.
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Duties and responsibilities:
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
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Information provided to the external parties is correct and duly approved by the Liaison Officer and/or Executive Office.
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All relevant correspondence, reports and documentation are prepared in time and as per requirements.
Responsibility
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Assist in inter-agency information-sharing through the Refugee Consultation Forum (RCF) Secretariat, including managing membership databases and distribution lists, corresponding with partners, and directing queries.
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Support RCF meeting coordination by preparing PowerPoint presentations and information handouts, taking minutes, and organizing meetings and workshops as needed.
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Support inter-agency planning by gathering and consolidating inputs from various stakeholders, analysing and summarizing feedback, and reviewing budgets and logical frameworks.
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Support inter-agency reporting by drafting and editing text, conducting research and liaising with partners.
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Undertake other duties as required.
Authority
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Initiate upon request of the Liaison Officer the contact with the relevant external parties on various issues.
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Coordinate with different units in the office that information presented externally is duly verified and cleared by Liaison Officer and/or Executive Office.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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Minimum 5 years of work experience relevant to the function, and completion of secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in a related field; OR minimum 2 years of work experience with the completion of a university degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or a related field.
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Fluency in English and Arabic.
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Excellent writing skills in English.
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Experience drafting reports.
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Experience preparing presentations.
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Experience working with budgets.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Strong technological awareness and adaptability to new technologies (software, online, etc.).
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Strong attention to detail and high quality standards for own work.
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Strong inter-personal skills and ability to build positive working relationships with different stakeholders.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge of UNHCR operations and good political awareness.
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University degree in a related field.
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Experience working with UN or a non-governmental organizations (NGO).
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Experience managing membership and/or distribution lists (e.g. Mail Chimp)
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Understanding of project management principles.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
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Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator.
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Proficiency in social media and online communications.
REQUIRED MANAGERIAL & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
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Analytical Thinking
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Technological Awareness
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Planning and Organizing
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Political Awareness
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Stakeholder Management.
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In order to be considered for this position , candidates are required to complete and submit the NEW UNHCR P11 Form.
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Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.
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