L’UNHCR recrute un(e) associé(e) en communication, Goré, Tchad

 

Job Title : Communications Associate

Job Specialization :

Grade : G6

Location : Gore, Chad

Family/Non-Family : Non-Family

Job Code :  003768

Location Type : Sub-office Hardship

Level : E (most hardship) High Risk: ☐

Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) : Alternative Location:

Department : Chad, Gore

Position Number : 10027668

Position Type : Standard

 

 

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations :

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link : https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :

 

 

Nature of the Position :

The Communications Associate reports directly to the Head of Sub Office by maintaining a close working relationship with the communication service of the Country Office at N’Djamena for more guidance and harmony in practices and regular liaison with other sections in the office, media, and external stakeholders. The incumbent should have a good background and experience in implementing communication strategies, professional writing and editing skills, working on advocacy campaigns and so on. Moreover, in view of the working conditions, the ideal candidate, should have substantial knowledge of humanitarian activities including areas of operation in the deep field locations where the beneficiaries of UNHCR are found. Previous involvement with emergency situations, knowledge of the operational context of Chad including a good understanding of the geography of the country, the capacity to undertake activities under pressure and in a stressful working environment are desirable. Hands-on experience with the press and the different media houses within Chad and beyond, knowledge of English and other languages spoken in Chad is an added advantage.

 

Living and Working Conditions :

In terms of working and living conditions, Gore is a small town that has only very basic infrastructure with very limited leisure and recreational facilities. The security situation in Gore remains stable compared to the rest of the Country as far as the general threats are considered.

However, attention should be paid to small crimes but without a significant impact on UN staff. Malaria is prevalent and all staff need to be vigilant by taking the relevant measures. Gore is an E non-family duty station with very limited health facilities available locally, although there is a UNDP Dispensary and a basic town hospital.

Any serious medical condition requires going to the Moundou by road or to N¿djamena by air. There are currently two regulars weekly UNHAS flight to and from Ndjamena. The climate is classified as tropical wet and dry. The office has established a guest house for the international colleagues and private accommodation is available for all staff.

Essential foodstuffs and basic domestic items can be found in Gore and there is a possibility for staff gets whatever other items are needed from Moundou. The R&R cycle is every 8 weeks for international staff and there is a Special Compressed working schedule which is granted to national staff as well to promote their welfare.

There is no public electricity and running water is scarce, but UNHCR provides office generator electricity against monthly payment fees and free water to staff. Banking facilities are available at Moundou where one can open a current account in XAF at Ecobank.

 

 

Operation Scope :

  • Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil ;
  • Operation Workforce : 11 – 25.

 

 

Position Scope :

Workforce to Supervise :

Type of Persons of Concern :

  • ☑ Refugees ☐ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees ;
  • ☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☐ Returned IDP’s ;
  • ☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A.

Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000

 

Additional Languages :

  • English Desirable ;
  • French Mandatory.

Language Comments : Fluency in French and knowledge of English is required.

Additional Relevant Skills :

  • CO-Media relations Mandatory ;
  • CO-Social Media Publishing/Monitoring/Marketing tools Desirable ;
  • CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government &
  • Community Desirable ;
  • CO-Social media content production Desirable.

Additional Relevant Certificates :

  • Journalism Mandatory ;
  • Communication Mandatory ;
  • HCR Social Media Learning Prog Desirable ;
  • HCR Media Training Desirable.

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