United Nations Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs
Vacancy Announcement –UNOCHA/EA-01-11
Deadline: 02 Sept 2011
Job Title: Humanitarian Reports Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Individual Contract – Consultancy
Duration: 4 months
UNOCHA Eastern Africa works in support of the Humanitarian Country Teams in East and the Horn of Africa to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action in partnership with national and international humanitarian actors.
Under the supervision of the P4 Public Information Officer, the Contractor will
compile relevant information from government, UN, non-governmental and other
humanitarian organizations, verifying the validity of that information and then
writing clear and well-presented reports that need little editing prior to
circulation and doing this against tight deadlines and under sometimes
demanding circumstances. Vacancy Announcement –UNOCHA/EA-01-11
Deadline: 02 Sept 2011
Job Title: Humanitarian Reports Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Individual Contract – Consultancy
Duration: 4 months
UNOCHA Eastern Africa works in support of the Humanitarian Country Teams in East and the Horn of Africa to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action in partnership with national and international humanitarian actors.
Other duties include:- Weekly and monthly regional situation reports and humanitarian updates; briefing notes, internal reports, appeal documents, press releases, key messages, talking points and other duties as may be as required.
Qualifications, experience and Language:-
- Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism,
communications, political or social sciences, international
studies/relations, public administration or related field.
- A
combination of a relevant first level university degree and qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Fluency
in written and spoken English is required, with relevant communications
and public information related experience in humanitarian emergencies.
Application Procedure:- Interested and qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply by sending in a Signed P11 Form and an application letter
to vacancies@irinnews.org by the closing date.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Click here for a P11 Form http://www.irinnews.org/jobs.aspx
Note: Only short-listed candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Click here for a P11 Form http://www.irinnews.org/jobs.aspx
Note: Only short-listed candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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