Hardship LevelH (no hardship)
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Job Posting End DateMay 21, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionPPH 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 (ยฟPPH donorsยฟ). 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 UNHCRยฟs 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 PSPยฟs global teams. - Contribute to the strategic development of UNHCRยฟs 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 PSPยฟs 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 marketยฟs 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 - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience 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.
Desired Candidate Profile General Background:
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a contract within the Private Sector Partnerships Services in our Office in Paris, France. 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 (โPPH donorsโ). 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.
The PPH Associate position, based in Paris, offers a unique opportunity to work within the PSP Europe team dedicated to raise funds and establish partnerships for UNHCR with the private sector in Europe. This position will sit within UNHCRโs Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team in France, which aims to raise funds from โPPH donorsโ in France to support UNHCRโs work.
The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels. The PPH Associate position is part of UNHCRโs Private Sector Partnerships team in France and it is based in the UNHCR Office located in Paris.
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, to become a steady and reliable asset to the UNHCR France operation within PSP Europe.
The incumbent will contribute to the prospection, implementation and cultivation of the strategic partnerships with foundations, philanthropists, trusts and corporates.
The PPH Associate will work under the supervision of the PSP Officer (France) and in close collaboration with regional and global teams. She / He is expected to work closely with PSP network in the region and in HQs and with UNHCR Country office in Paris.
Duties and responsibilities:
The PPH Associate may perform the following responsibilities:
โข 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;
โข 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 PSPโs global teams;
โข Contribute to the strategic development of UNHCRโs engagement with the private sector;
โข 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;
โข 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;
โข Draft letters, project concept notes, proposals, and progress reports;
โข 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;
โข 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;
โข 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;
โข 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;
โข 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;
โข Assist with fundraising for emergencies by supporting the development of initiatives targeting PPH donors;
โข Comply with UNHCR Due Diligence Procedures, help preparing compliance screening reports for submission to PSPโs global team;
โข Support the consolidation of data and information for financial reports and presentations on income, expenditure and budgets, and similar reporting requirements;
โข 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;
โข 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 marketโs PPH partners and prospects at high-level events coordinated by HQ;
โข As delegated, and in collaboration with Administrative colleagues, support PPH colleagues with procurement, administrative and travel matters;
โข Support the successful organization of donor missions to Field Operations;
โข Assist in the creation and dissemination of promotional materials for campaigns targeting PPH Donors to ensure compatibility, timing and best results;
โข Support the engagement with intermediaries by undertaking research, consolidating information and bringing matters to the supervisor as needed;
โข 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;
โข Perform other related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will be required to have:
โข 3 years of relevant work experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Fundraising or other related field.
Essential:
โข Relevant experience with exposure to an international environment and/or with humanitarian or development organizations;
โข Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences;
โข Ability to balance different and sometimes competing needs and deadlines;
โข Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, with an ability to multi-task, manage time, and thrive in a high-pressure environment;
โข Ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment;
โข Knowledge of partnerships, fundraising, and/or relationships with donors and/or external partners, and/or sales, and/or marketing and communications.
โข Fluency in French and English (oral written, comprehension).
Desirable:
โข Knowledge of humanitarian programming and/or UNHCR programmes and operational arrangements;
โข Knowledge of SharePoint 365 platform;
โข Knowledge of CRM tools, ideally Salesforce;
โข Knowledge of specific fundraising techniques targeting PPH donors;
โข Experience in a UN field location and/or working in a developing country;
โข Experience in Fundraising materials production and management;
โข Experience with Partnerships / Individual Giving Programmes;
โข Experience in Emergency Fundraising;
โข Experience in Middle and/or Major Donor Fundraising;
โข Experience in Fundraising - High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI);
โข Skills with Computer Literacy;
โข Skills in Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community;
โข Negotiation skills;
โข Analytical skills;
โข Stakeholder Management skills;
โข Client and results-oriented attitude;
โข Great communications skills.
Conditions:
The incumbent will receive a Fixed-term contract valid for one year from recruitment, with the option for further extension. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
The salary is based on the local UN GS Salary scale.
Special note:
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of full vaccination, independently of contract type and duration, unless the candidate is based in a location with documented lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): French
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SkillsCL-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
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CertificationsBusiness Administration - Other, Communication - Other, Economics - Other, Fundraising - Other, International Relations - Other, Journalism - Other, Management - Other, Marketing - Other, Social Sciences - Other
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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