External Relations Officer

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Established in 1950, UNHCR provides critical emergency assistance, advocates for durable solutions, and works to ensure that displaced individuals receive protection and support worldwide. The agency operates in over 130 countries, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and other partners to address displacement crises and promote refugee rights. Its mission is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees and to find lasting solutions to their plight through repatriation, local integration, or resettlement.

The Senior External Relations Associate at UNHCR is responsible for creating public awareness of refugee issues, managing media relations, supporting advocacy and outreach activities, organizing events and campaigns, and liaising with external stakeholders including donors, NGOs, government entities, and media. The role includes drafting reports, briefing documents, managing social media channels, supporting fundraising efforts, and organizing public events. The incumbent will also accompany visits, brief delegations, and build alliances to promote the protection of persons of concern. The position requires strong communication skills in English and Arabic, experience in media and advocacy, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The role supports UNHCR's efforts to increase awareness, empathy, and financial support for refugees and displaced populations.

The Senior External Relations Associate supports UNHCR's media relations, advocacy, and outreach efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for refugees and displaced persons.

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United Arab Emirates

<p>The Senior External Relations Associate at UNHCR is responsible for creating public awareness of refugee issues, managing media relations, supporting advocacy and outreach activities, organizing events and campaigns, and liaising with external stakeholders including donors, NGOs, government entities, and media. The role includes drafting reports, briefing documents, managing social media channels, supporting fundraising efforts, and organizing public events. The incumbent will also accompany visits, brief delegations, and build alliances to promote the protection of persons of concern. The position requires strong communication skills in English and Arabic, experience in media and advocacy, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The role supports UNHCR's efforts to increase awareness, empathy, and financial support for refugees and displaced populations.</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li> Support for UNHCR's media relations and advocacy work.</li><li> Organizing and supporting campaigns, events, and outreach activities.</li><li> Opportunities to work with media, government, NGOs, and other external actors.</li><li> Involvement in fundraising and donor engagement activities.</li><li> Engagement in public awareness campaigns and social media management.</li><li> Possibility to accompany visits and briefings for delegations and media.</li><li> Contributing to the protection and support of refugees and displaced persons.</li></ul>

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Senior External Relations Associate_jr The Senior External Relations Associate supports UNHCR's media relations, advocacy, and outreach efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for refugees and displaced persons. The Senior External Relations Associate at UNHCR is responsible for creating public awareness of refugee issues, managing media relations, supporting advocacy and outreach activities, organizing events and campaigns, and liaising with external stakeholders including donors, NGOs, government entities, and media. The role includes drafting reports, briefing documents, managing social media channels, supporting fundraising efforts, and organizing public events. The incumbent will also accompany visits, brief delegations, and build alliances to promote the protection of persons of concern. The position requires strong communication skills in English and Arabic, experience in media and advocacy, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The role supports UNHCR's efforts to increase awareness, empathy, and financial support for refugees and displaced populations. External Relations Officer Communications United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees International Organization Humanitarian Aid Nonprofit Dubai

This role involves managing media relations, coordinating with external stakeholders, organizing campaigns, and supporting fundraising efforts to promote UNHCR's mission. The incumbent acts as a key external contact to enhance public understanding of refugee issues.

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