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UNHCR JOB DESCRIPTION
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PART 2A – IDENTIFICATION OF POSITION
Position No: 10007488
Position Title: Communication / PI Associate
Position Grade: G-6
Position Location : Moscow, the Russian Federation
Functional Group(1) : 4.2.a.
Supervisor Position No., Title & Grade: 10007483, Representative D1
CCOG Code (1) : 2.a.08
Job Code (1) : 000382
Job Profile (1) : 00000382
PART 2B – POSITION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT.
The role of the Communication / Public Information Associate within the team is to provide support to the
Communication/PI Officer. The incumbent will have a pivotal role in drafting of the growing number of requested reports,
updates, briefing documents, increased translating tasks supporting the maintenance of the UNHCR national web site as
well as interpreting for the management in the course of frequent official meetings with the national authorities and
public/media appearances.
2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
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The office is kept informed of local developments of interest to UNHCR.
Evolving issues concerning displaced persons and refugees are monitored to be able to suggest stories and topics
for the media coverage.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
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Assist in preparations of interviews to the local media and background briefings to the international media.
Draft briefing notes, talking points, minutes and other papers for the high level meetings and visits.
Provide daily inputs for the national web site on relevant local developments and ensure that briefing materials
from other offices are available.
Accompany visits of foreign delegation and the media to refugee sites in the region, giving appropriate briefings,
interpreting support and commentaries.
Draft reports, briefings, updates, etc.
Assist in preparation of communication budget.
Perform other duties as required.
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
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Establish contacts with local organisations to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues.
Have access to UNHCR Communication /PI systems.
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2.3 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, which illustrate behaviours that are essential to achieving deliverables described above, and
that are critical to successful performance. All jobs require the staff to abide to the Values and Core competencies of UNHCR. Where applicable,
select a maximum of six Managerial and three Cross-Functional Competencies. (Note that the Performance Appraisal and Management System
(PAMS) allows for up to five Cross-Functional Competencies to be selected by the staff member and the supervisor.
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M001
M002
M003
M004
M005
M006
Managerial Competencies
Empowering and Building Trust
Managing Performance
Judgement and Decision Making
Strategic Planning and Vision
Leadership
Managing Resources
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X001
X002
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X009
Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Innovation and Creativity
Technological Awareness
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Planning and Organizing
Policy Development and Research
Political Awareness
Stakeholder Management
Change Capability and Adaptability
2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the
position.
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Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training in Social Science, Journalism,
Humanities or related field.
Minimum 6 years of previous relevant job experience.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.
Excellent knowledge of Russian and English Languages
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
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Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
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