United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recruitment for Associate Reporting Officers

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - For over 65 years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been protecting the rights and well-being of refugees all over the world.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nigeria wishes to engage the services of an Executive Assistant in its Abuja Office on a fixed term basis. Hence we are currently seeking for suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: Associate Reporting Officer
Job ID: #1890469 
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Descriptions

• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nigeria wishes to engage the services of an Associate Reporting Officer in its Maiduguri Office on a temporary basis.
• Under the general guidance and support from the Head of Office, Associate Reporting Officer should be able to work under minimum supervision, be creative and innovative.
• Guidance may also be given by the various specialized units in the office including the External Relations unit in UNHCR Abuja.

Tasks 

• Keep abreast with all developments in the activity to prepare appropriate briefings and reports;
• Assist the office in consolidating and analysing data on programme implementation and indicators (nutrition, health, watsan) in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, i.e. Sitreps, activity-specific reports as may be required;
• Prepare and distribute minutes of the co-ordination meetings that are held periodically in the country of assignment;
• Meet and brief visitors on all UNHCR activities, where necessary together with appropriate specialist/ programme officers;
• Draft press reports, booklets, etc.
• Assist in presenting accurate and attractive data presentation on the maps;
• Maintain working relationships with the Government, NGOs, and UN agencies to develop cooperation in inter-related activities;
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Journalism, Law or related fields;
• Minimum 4 years of previous job experience relevant to the function, Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications
• Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities;
• Drafting skills;
• Experience in dealing with the public;
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English with working knowledge of another relevant UN language and/or local language is essential.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application/letter of motivation, resume and fully completed UN Personal History Form (P11) and send via email ONLY to: niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the above vacancy notice number and title of the position.

Click Here to Download UN Personal History Form (P11)

Note 

• A written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency based interview.
• There is no need to send other certificates along with the application and P.11 at this stage.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged

Application Deadline  12th February, 2017.