Function Title: Senior Reporting Associate
Number of Positions: One (1) position
Vacancy Number: HCR/VAC/19/09
Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Category and Grade: Temporary Appointment – G7
Duration: Until 31 December 2019
Date of Issue: 10 March 2019
Closing Date: 23 March 2019
CONTEXT AND DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Reporting Associate will fulfil internal and external reporting requests. S/he is supervised by the Reporting Officer or another professional staff depending on the staffing structure of the Office. The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the Country Office / HQ. The incumbent will establish strong liaison with both internal and external parties, including Donors, UN Agencies, and Implementing and Operational partners.
THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNED DUTIES:
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- The reporting requirements are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
- Stay abreast with the operational developments, and prepare, write and edit briefing notes, internal/external reports, background materials, and talking points.
- Assist in consolidation of data/inputs and prepare, write and edit periodic reports, including Fact Sheets, Operational Updates, and other activity specific reports.
- Draft and edit funding submissions, appeals and reports.
- Consolidate and edit inputs for donor proposals and reports, in compliance with specific donor requirements.
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes as required.
- Liaise with internal and external partners to gather information.
- Perform any related other duties as required.
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
- Enforce compliance with reporting requirements.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Journalism, International Relations, Communications, Political Science or similar relevant field plus minimum 6 years of relevant job experience. Secondary Education with certificate/ training in Journalism or International/Humanitarian law or other related fields with at least 11 years of appropriate professional experience may also be accepted.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.
- Very good understanding of UNHCR.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and local language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
- Previous experience with UNHCR
- Completion of relevant UNHCR training programmes.
- Experience with dealing with the public and diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with dealing with donors.
- Interested candidates are to complete, sign and submit the new Personal History Form (Nov 2017 version) which includes a Letter of Interest for the specific position prior to the closing date of the vacancy notice through UNHCR Egypt’s recruitment portal: https://www.unhcr.org/eg-jobs/
- Shortlisted candidates might be required to sit for a written test and will have to undergo an oral interview. Only short–listed candidates will be contacted.
- Only Egyptian nationality or legal residence of the country can apply, No relocation fees apply.
- UNHCR follows a strict non-smoking environment policy.
- UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees)
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