Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA9
Target Start Date2023-09-01
Job Posting End DateAugust 20, 2023
Terms of ReferenceDo you want to work with private sector partnerships and fundraising for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Denmark?
We are looking for an experienced new colleague to join our team and further deepen our growing collaboration with some of Denmarkโs biggest foundations and corporates. At a time when more than 110 million people have been forced to flee their home, UNHCR needs the support and commitment of the Danish private sector in strong partnerships that can contribute to creating solutions for refugees. Based in UN City in Copenhagen, which houses several of UNHCR's global functions, you will become a key player in this exciting work. You will create results that have an impact on one of the most urgent global agendas and have a unique opportunity to strengthen your competencies and professional network with leading international experts in a dynamic workplace.
Organizational context
Established in December 1950, UNHCR is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and to find durable solutions to their plight. During more than seven decades, UNHCR has helped more than 84 million people restart their lives. Today, UNHCR staff in more than 135 countries continue to help and protect millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people.
UNHCR has relocated several key functions from our Headquarters in Geneva to UN City in Copenhagen, including UNHCRโs Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP), which supports UNHCRโs growing engagement with the general public and the private sector in all regions of the world.
This newly created position sits within UNHCRโs Private Sector Partnerships team for Denmark, which was established in 2018 and covers both individual giving and partnerships with Danish foundations and corporates. PSP Denmark is experiencing strong growth. One of our key priorities is to further accelerate the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) programme and expand and deepen our partnerships with foundations, corporates and individual philanthropists in Denmark.
To achieve this goal, PSP Denmark is hiring an experienced new colleague to manage and further develop a number of strategic partnerships with large foundations and corporates in Denmark.
The position
We are seeking a dynamic, skilled and experienced team player who will be a key part of the PSP Denmark team, focused on the PPH programme. The full team currently consists of 9 very dedicated colleagues. We work in an informal and collaborative manner with a high focus on flexibility and trust.
UNHCR is experiencing strong interest from leading foundations and corporates in Denmark to engage in partnerships with UNHCR. As part of the role you will be able to take deep-dives into some of the strong value propositions that UNHCR offers, including within climate solutions, education, livelihoods, health, WASH, emergency response, protection, ICT and connectivity, innovative financing and much more.
The selected candidate will also work closely with global and regional PSP colleagues and relevant technical teams as needed.
Scope of assignment
Reporting to the Head of PSP Denmark and working very closely with the rest of the PPH team, the tasks of the Associate Private Sector Partnerships Officer (PPH) will include:
โข Act as the Account Manager for existing partnerships with major foundations and corporates and ensure strategic direction, relationship management, reporting, partnership communication as well as day to day account management, including internal and external administrative steps;
โข Further grow and deepen existing partnerships with key foundations and corporates;
โข Build new relationships with foundations, corporates and individual philanthropists with the aim to establish new strategic and high-value partnerships;
โข Identify, draft and present compelling proposals to potential donors and partners, in close collaboration with global and regional PSP colleagues, relevant technical teams and select UNHCR field operations;
โข Organize events for existing donors, partners and prospects;
โข Ensure compelling partnership and thematic communication on UNHCRโs digital channels in Denmark, as relevant, in close collaboration with regional and global communication teams;
โข Perform any other related duties and tasks as required.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
The ideal candidate will be required to have:
โข Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Development Studies, Marketing/Business Administration or a related field;
โข Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with an Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a Bachelorโs); 2 years relevant work experience with a Graduate degree (equivalent of a Masterโs); or 1 year relevant work experience with a Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD).
Essential:
โข Solid work experience and proven track record with private sector fundraising and/or partnership management relating to corporations, foundations and/or individual philanthropists in a not-for-profit organization, international organization, large corporate, foundation or similar;
โข Substantial experience in complex account management and capacity to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual benefit;
โข Solid experience within the fields of corporate social responsibility, ESG criteria, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, philanthropic trends, stakeholder management and strategic communication;
โข Access to a network of contacts at senior management level within corporates, foundations and the wider business community in Denmark;
โข Proven experience in preparing and developing plans for further partnership growth and income generation, as well as achieving set targets;
โข Experience in managing partner visibility as well as joint partnership advocacy and communication opportunities;
โข Experience with organizing events and high-level meetings;
โข Experience with managing complex internal processes;
โข Strong understanding of the Danish fundraising and partnership environment;
โข Strong networking and representational skills;
โข Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong interpersonal skills as a team player;
โข Attention to detail and results oriented;
โข Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks and work under pressure;
โข Fluency in English and Danish.
Desirable:
โข Previous experience working within UNHCR, another UN organization or a humanitarian NGO;
โข Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities at field level;
โข Knowledge of key thematic areas, such as climate related aspects of forced displacement, refugee education, livelihoods and emergency response.
Location
The successful candidate will be based with the PSP Denmark team located in UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark. UN City currently hosts 11 UN organizations, with 1,500 staff representing more than 100 nationalities.
Conditions
The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until the end of each year, with the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis. It is a full-time role, from Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
The salary is in line with the local UN NO salary scale.
Special note:
Recruitment is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19 by a vaccine that is approved by WHO, unless the candidate is based in a location with documented lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Selection process:
For more information, please check UNHCRโs websites (www.unhcr.org and www.unhcr.dk.)
For further questions on the content of the job, you may contact PPH team lead in PSP Denmark, Ms. Pernille Goodall at goodall@unhcr.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. During the selection process a written test might be administered. In case of a written test, the test will be in Danish and/or English. Finally, an interview will be conducted in English and part of it can be in Danish.
Interested candidates are advised to consult UNHCR website How to apply | UNHCR which provides guidance and details on the application process.
In case of unexpected technical issues during the application, candidates should send their queries to Global Service Desk hqussd@unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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