External Relations Associate

vor 1 Woche

Bern, Bern, Schweiz UNHCR Office for Switzerland and Liechtenstein Vollzeit

The UNHCR Office for Switzerland and Liechtenstein is located in Berne and works closely with authorities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other relevant actors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the protection of asylum seekers, refugees and stateless people.

We also work to find durable solutions for refugees.

To reinforce our team, we are recruiting an

External Relations Associate, initially for 6 months, with possibility of extension, located in Berne


Under the supervision of the Head of Office and in close cooperation and coordination with the Senior External Relations Associate, the External Relations Associate will work to enhance awareness of the work of UNHCR and the protection needs of refugees and persons of concern and to promote positive attitudes towards refugees and other persons of concern through work with the media as well as other external relations activities and events, and will support efforts to develop and disseminate messages in line with UNHCR's global and country objectives in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The External Relations Associate will also support UNHCR's fundraising activities and seek to multiply fundraising opportunities.

To achieve this, the External Relations Associate will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with different partners including the asylum authorities, cultural institutions, civil society, media as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to these objectives.


Duties
In close cooperation with the rest of the team, the tasks of the External Relations Associate include inter alia:

  • Raise general awareness and positive interest in refugee/asylum/statelessness-related issues including through media outreach, development of public information material, website content, use of social media or the organization of events.
  • Monitor and report on political developments impacting UNHCR and people under its mandate.
  • Respond to media and other general information requests.
  • Establish and maintain relations with various stakeholders. Assist with the preparation of high level meetings.
  • Support UNHCR's fundraising activities.
  • Undertake other activities and duties as requested by the Head of Office.

Required qualifications and work experience:

  • Completion of secondary education with postsecondary training/certificate in International Relations, Political Sciences, Journalism, Communications or related field.
  • Relevant work experience in external and media relations, preferably in the asylum field.
  • Experience with managing websites and social media.
  • Experience with exhibitions and organisation of highlevel events.
  • Experience with the production of communication materials (brochures, leaflets etc.).
  • Good knowledge of the Swiss asylum and nationality system.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Strong understanding of UNHCR mandate and organization.

Desired qualifications and work experience:

  • Previous UNHCR or international experience would be a strong asset.
  • Good knowledge of international refugee and human rights standards.
  • Completion of UNHCR learning programmes on protection would be an asset or any other equivalent external courses.

Languages

  • Excellent communication skills orally and in writing in German, French and English essential (German at mother tongue level).
  • Swiss-German desirable, Italian or other languages are of advantage

Position start date: 1 April 2023 or later**
Application:Closing date
:8 February 2023
For further questions, please contact Ms Tina Vidmar, vidmar[at]

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