The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in the Republic of Korea is inviting applications for a position of Communications Assistant.

I. Summary of Position  

The Communications Assistant will be assisting the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP)’s overall fundraising communication tasks.   

II. Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Communications Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Fundraising Communications Strategy and Annual Plan 

1. Assist to set up and manage the fundraising communication strategies and annual plans of the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) 

2. Develop communication messages and coordinates a wide range of materials for communications for private sector partnerships (PSP) fundraising programs 

3. Develop or help guide production of content and materials for various fundraising campaigns per channel (blog, Youtube, etc.)

4. Plan and implement or help implement event programs for fundraising communication or branding 

Performance Analysis, Reporting and Budgeting

1. Develop, analyse and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular analysis reports to the supervisor 

2. Carry out media monitoring of fundraising communications of UNHCR and other charities and provide regular monitoring reports

3. Manage, forecast and expend the budgets of the fundraising communication  

Collaboration, Media Partnership and Agency Management 

1. Assist to identify opportunities for positive media to maximize media opportunities for private sector fundraising activities and maintain a network of media contacts

2. Act as a focal point for media enquiries on Fundraising Communications collaborating with the Public Information (PI)

3. Research and act as a key point of contact for key influencers including social influencers, artists and/or other experts 

4. Research, build and work with various partners, including PR agencies 

Others

1. Work with the Public Information, External Relations, Protection, Face to Face, Digital or Donor Care colleagues to support the development of strong Brand where appropriate

2. Take up duties of other specific projects, in particular promoting the Brand events as assigned by the supervisor

3. Take up necessary administrative work and communications support that complement the above duties as assigned by the supervisor

4. Perform other duties as required

III. Required Qualifications 

1) Required Qualifications

1. Completion of a university degree in marketing, media and communications or related subject such as journalism or advertising preferred 

2. In lieu of degree, minimum 1 years of relevant work experience. 

3. Previous work experience as marketing PR communication / Brand communication / Account Executive at PR agency / marketing PR specialist would be preferred

4. Experience in communications or digital marketing communications 

5. Fluency in Korean and English(both written and spoken)

6. Interest in humanitarian activities and international organizations

2) Preferred Qualifications

1. Capable of creating or producing digital / social media contents 

2. Experiences in Computer Software (Photoshop, Adobe Premier, etc.) 

3. Experiences in managing websites and SNS channels

4. Experience in media event management or operation

IV. Duration of Contract 

Six-month probationary period with a possibility to extend contract on a yearly basis depending upon her/his satisfactory performance

V. Recruitment Schedule  

1. Application submission: Monday, 16 October 2023 ~ Sunday, 29 October 2023  

2. Notification of selected candidates: Monday, 6 November 2023 ~ Friday, 10 November 2023

3. Interview with tests: Monday, 13 November 2023 ~ Friday, 17 November 2023

* Interview will include test.

4. Announcement of final selection: end of November 2023

5. Scheduled first working date: December 2023

** The recruitment schedule is subject to change and if necessary, scheduled first working day may be adjusted for the selected candidate.

VI. Submission of Application and Addressing Queries 

Interested candidates may create a new account from Workday UNHCR Careers website and apply for this vacancy position (https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Seoul-Korea-Republic-of/Communications-Assistant_JR2321264). 

* Applicants have the option to apply for multiple job postings that are being announced by the UNHCR Representation in the Republic of Korea

** In case of applicants with foreign nationality, the work permit application and any cost related to that is primary and sole responsibility of the applicant. The work permit must be secured and ready at the time of application.

Applications should be received by Sunday, 29 October 2023. Interview schedule will be communicated only to short-listed candidates.