Grade

GS6

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

H (no hardship)

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2025-03-01

2025-10-31

December 29, 2024

Standard Job Description

PPH Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR’s Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources for refugees from the private sector. UNHCR has developed a Private Sector Fundraising Strategy 2018-2025 which has the ambition of growing PSP into a service capable of generating $1 Billion annually and identifies priority fundraising markets and regions.
As part of this strategy, and in order to achieve the ambitious objectives of mobilizing necessary resources for UNHCR, colleagues working in the sphere of Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) mainly focus on developing and strengthening long-term partnerships with companies, foundations and private philanthropists (‘PPH donors’). As part of a wider fundraising team, the primary role of PPH colleagues is to seek various forms of support from PPH donors: securing funding for UNHCR programmes and projects will be considered priority, but the work also includes leveraging the capacities of these partnerships beyond funding, in order to build long-lasting holistic partnerships bringing various forms of support to UNHCR and to persons of concern (POC), such as advocacy, visibility, expertise, innovation and public engagement.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
– As delegated by the supervisor, support the outreach to and engagement of PPH donors, and all activities relevant for the acquisition and strengthening of relationships with them, depending on the local market and philanthropic landscape.
– Support donor cultivation and stewardship by drafting and/or adapting compelling proposals, reports, fact sheets and other materials targeting PPH donors, in close collaboration with PSP’s global teams.
– Contribute to the strategic development of UNHCR’s engagement with the private sector.
– Prepare the necessary research and materials for meetings with prospects and donor partners and follow up with supervisor and concerned staff on meeting outcomes and due tasks.
– Support the development of donor/partner recognition and acknowledgment tools for donor partners, including. providing support with video production, press releases / conferences, and social media visibility.
– Draft letters, project concept notes, proposals, and progress reports.
– Research, archive and maintain information on donor partners and new prospects, including keeping up to date biographical information, key philanthropic activities, up to date capital information, moves and actions plans (cultivation plans), tasks and events.
– Use Salesforce database to monitor PPH activity; and support the maintenance of up-to-date records of partnerships and relationships, including tracking income raised, keeping internal calendars and plans updated, and supporting on data entry and maintenance on Salesforce.
– Undertake ongoing research and data collection to identify new prospects, highlight potential priority prospects and thus build a prospect pipeline, and support programmes to inform and recruit prospects and supporters.
– Keep informed about the local fundraising and business environment, fundraising best practices, and about issues related to humanitarian and development work which might have an impact on PPH activities, and escalate to the supervisor if needed;
– Research and monitor opportunities, and build up a calendar of deadlines and criteria ensuring that all information is captured and shared with the PPH team so that opportunities can be leveraged.
– Assist with fundraising for emergencies by supporting the development of initiatives targeting PPH donors.
– Comply with UNHCR Due Diligence Procedures, help preparing compliance screening reports for submission to PSP’s global team.
– Support the consolidation of data and information for financial reports and presentations on income, expenditure and budgets, and similar reporting requirements.
– Support the development of private sector engagement activities and tools, including through legacies, cause-related marketing, employee engagement and other activities targeting different types of PPH donor audiences.
– Support the preparation of internal and external workshops, meetings and networking events which help the cultivation and stewardship of PPH donors, including overseeing logistical aspects; and, if required, liaise with PSP HQ to support the engagement of the market’s PPH partners and prospects at high-level events coordinated by HQ.
– As delegated, and in collaboration with Administrative colleagues, support PPH colleagues with procurement, administrative and travel matters.
– Support the successful organization of donor missions to Field Operations.
– Assist in the creation and dissemination of promotional materials for campaigns targeting PPH Donors to ensure compatibility, timing and best results.
– Support the engagement with intermediaries by undertaking research, consolidating information and bringing matters to the supervisor as needed.
If applicable, support on the development of marketing programmes to receive Gifts in Wills targeting major donors and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) audiences; and support plans to nurture such audiences into including UNHCR in their will

– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Marketing, Communications, Journalism,
International Relations, Economics, Business Administration,
Management, Social Sciences Fundraising,
or other relevant field
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Relevant experience with exposure to an international environment and/or with humanitarian or development organizations. Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences. Ability to balance different and sometimes competing needs and deadlines. Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, with an ability to multi-task, manage time, and thrive in a high-pressure environment. Ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment. Knowledge of partnerships, fundraising, and/or relationships with donors and/or external partners, and/or sales, and/or marketing and communications.

Desirable
Knowledge of humanitarian programming and/or UNHCR programmes and operational arrangements. Knowledge of SharePoint 365 platform. Knowledge of CRM tools, ideally Salesforce. Knowledge of specific fundraising techniques targeting PPH donors. Experience in a UN field location and/or working in a developing country

Functional Skills
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
IT-Computer Literacy
PS-Emergency Fundraising
PS-Fundraising – High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)
PS-Fundraising materials production and management
PS-Middle donor programme development and management
PS-Partnerships / Individual Giving Programmes
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

General Background:

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a contract within the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services in our Office in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. UNHCR works in over 130 countries to protect and care for people forced to flee.

UNHCR has traditionally been funded by voluntary contributions from Member States. Due to the enormous increase in the number of refugees, fundraising in the private sector has become increasingly important. For the coming years, UNHCR has the ambition to generate $1 Billion annually in private donations through its Private Sector Partnership (PSP) Unit. We offer you a unique opportunity to contribute to this growth in a driven, professional, and dynamic team.

In the current global context, new support for and deeper engagement in the refugee cause is essential. Particularly, expanding private sector fundraising to broaden the donor base is imperative in times of ever-growing humanitarian needs and increased competition over scarce governmental resources. UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) plays a crucial role in helping expand the organization’s funding base, by raising funds from both individual giving and private sector sources, ensuring a sustainable and predictable stream of income.

This position will sit within UNHCR’s Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team (PPH) in the Netherlands, which aims to raise funds from Foundations, Major Donors, Corporations and gifts in wills in the Netherlands to support UNHCR’s work.

Our current PPH Associate focusing on Foundations is going on maternity leave, and we are looking for a maternity replacement. The position, based in The Hague, offers a unique opportunity to manage some of UNHCR’s most strategic private sector donors.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and results driven team player, who is able to work independently as well, with a strong interest in fundraising.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment:

Under the direct supervision of the Associate PPH Officer, the PPH Associate will perform the following responsibilities:

• Account management of key account the Dutch Postcode Lottery, including daily management of the relationship, maximizing communication opportunities, maximizing other opportunities to further strengthen the relationship (global events such as UNGA, COP and high-level events coordinated by HQ), staying updated on relevant developments in the lottery sector, etc.;
• Account management of other selected key foundation accounts;
• Support the engagement of PPH donors, and all relevant activities;
• Support cultivation and stewardship of these partners by drafting and/or adapting compelling proposals, reports, fact sheets and other materials, in close collaboration with PSP’s global teams;
• Strengthening of relationships, depending on the local market and philanthropic landscape;
• Contribute to the strategic development of UNHCR’s engagement with the private sector;
• Prepare the necessary research and materials for meetings with partners and follow up with supervisor and concerned staff on meeting outcomes and due tasks,
• Support the development of donor/partner recognition and acknowledgment tools for donor partners, including providing support with video production, press releases / conferences, and social media visibility;
• Draft letters, project concept notes, proposals, and progress reports;
• Research and register information on donor partners, including moves and actions plans (cultivation plans), tasks and events;
• Use Salesforce database to monitor PPH activity; and support the maintenance of up-to-date records of partnerships and relationships, including tracking income raised, keeping internal calendars and plans updated, and supporting on data entry and maintenance in Salesforce;
• Keep informed about the local fundraising environment, fundraising best practices, and about issues related to humanitarian and development work which might have an impact on PPH activities, and escalate to the supervisor if needed;
• Research and monitor opportunities, and build up a calendar of deadlines and criteria ensuring that all information is captured and shared with the PPH team so that opportunities can be leveraged;
• Assist with fundraising for emergencies by supporting the development of initiatives targeting PPH donors;
• Comply with UNHCR Due Diligence Procedures, help preparing compliance screening reports for submission to PSP’s global team;
• Support the consolidation of data and information for financial reports and presentations on income, expenditure and budgets, and similar reporting requirements.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required:

a. Education

• Completed secondary education with preferably a degree in Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, Social Sciences (or related field/studies).

b. Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of previous working experience relevant to the function with completion of secondary education or 2 years of relevant working experience with a Bachelor’s or higher degree;
• Knowledge of, and experience in partnerships, fundraising, and/or relationships with donors and/or external partners, and/or sales, and/or marketing and communications;
• Relevant experience with relationship management of top partners;
• Relevant experience with exposure to an international environment and/or with humanitarian or development organizations is preferred;

c. Key Competencies

• Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences;
• Ability to balance different and sometimes competing needs and deadlines;
• Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, with an ability to multi-task, manage time, and thrive in a high-pressure environment;
• Ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment;
• Desirable knowledge of humanitarian programming and/or UNHCR programs and operational arrangements;
• Desirable knowledge of specific fundraising techniques targeting PPH donors;
• Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory (written, oral, comprehension).

Location:

The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in The Hague, Netherlands.

Conditions:

The position is associated with a temporary contract (as maternity replacement capacity) for the duration of 8-months planned to start from 1 March 2025 until 31 October 2025. It is a full-time role of 37. 5 hours a week, with working hours starting from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
The salary is in line with the local UN GS Salary scale.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take a written test and an interview. In the complementary test technical competences will be tested. The test will be in Dutch and/or English.

Interested candidates are advised to consult the UNHCR website “How to apply | UNHCR” for guidance and details, before submitting their application.
In case of unexpected technical problems during the application process, candidates should direct their questions to recruitment@case.unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support.

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

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Skills

CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, IT-Computer Literacy, PS-Emergency Fundraising, PS-Fundraising – High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), PS-Fundraising materials production and management, PS-Middle donor programme development and management, PS-Partnerships / Individual Giving Programmes

Education

Certifications

Business Administration – Other, Communication – Other, Economics – Other, Fundraising – Other, International Relations – Other, Journalism – Other, Management – Other, Marketing – Other, Social Sciences – Other

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements