Special Tribunal for Lebanon Chief, Public Affairs

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a temporary appointment until September 2013 limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Registrar, the Chief of Public Affairs: Manages and supervises staff of the Public Affairs Section; Develops and implements public media strategies related to the work of the Tribunal for international and regional dissemination to targeted audiences and the general public; Manages press and media relations, providing information to the media, general public or other specified groups through such means as press releases, statements, interviews, features, briefings for correspondents and visitors on issues related to Tribunal proceedings and its work; Creates and maintains networks of high level communications contacts with broadcast media, the press, governmental agencies, international institutions and other groups and organizations in civil society; Represents the Tribunal in important meetings, conferences, events, etc.; Promotes joint public relations ventures; Manages press conferences, media forums, etc.; Manages all requests from media including media accreditations and photo, audio and video distribution; Liaises with international, regional and national media and create and maintain contacts with broadcast media and the press; Provides advice to senior officials of the Tribunal on issues concerning media relations; Coordinates media interviews and provides a wide range of materials (briefings, questions and answers) for senior officials; Supervises the publications of the Tribunal such us the Newsletter and Factsheets; Supervises the Tribunal website and intranet; Prepares the budget of the section; Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

•Professionalism – Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication challenges. Ability to assess world-wide communication environments, develop communication strategies and manage implementation of public information campaigns with various promotional and publicity techniques.

•Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

•Planning and Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

•Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

•Leadership - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.

•Managing Performance - Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

•Building Trust – Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency.

•Knowledge of the region and/or Lebanon is an asset as well.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Education: University degree in international studies, communications, journalism or related fields.

•Work Experience: At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of public affairs of an institution or organization at an international level. Possession of an advanced university degree in a relevant field may be considered in substitution of years of experience.

•Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post proficiency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of the other official languages is definite asset

How to apply:

1.Go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/phfonline. 2.Register, if you have not done so. Note down your log-on id (email address) and password. 3.You'll get an activation email; activate your account following instructions in the email. 4.Log-in using your log-on id and password. 5.Completely fill out your Personal History Profile. 6.Click on the link for General Service Vacancies, Professional Vacancies or Field Service Vacancies. 7.Select the vacancy which you would like to apply for. 6. Click on the "Apply" button. 8.Fill out your cover letter. 9.Click on the check box which says "I Certify that the statements made by me in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made on a Personal History Profile or other document requested by the Organization renders me liable to termination or dismissal". Once you do that the "APPLY" button becomes visible. 10.Click on the "Apply" button to complete your application. 11.Once you have applied for a vacancy, an automatic email will be sent to you confirming your application. 12.For the full instructions, please go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/PHFOnline/Help/HowToApply.aspx.

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.