Communications Assistant

The Communications Assistant will report to the Communications Officer and will have regular contacts within the office/unit involving exchange of information. S/he will also have limited external contacts on routine matters. The role will involve providing clerical assistance with regard to PI events, maintaining PI files, and responding to routine telephone and written enquiries from a variety of sources.

Requirements

• Collect press-cuttings of articles in national, regional, international and periodicals that pertain to refugee related issues and to the work of the office.
• Compile and maintain the mailing list for press releases, information bulletins, etc and ensure timely despatch of information to media and other interested parties.
• Classify and maintain adequate stock of PI materials and promote sale of merchandise where appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date the catalogue of PI material and types monthly report regarding sales and stocks for submission to PI at Headquarters in accordance with established guidelines.
• Provide clerical assistance with regard to PI events such as poster campaigns, exhibitions, and public awareness raising events.
• Respond to routine telephone and written enquiries from a variety of sources such as the media, the public, NGOs and government officials etc.
• Maintain PI files up-to-date.
• Have access to UNHCR's communication systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance