Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA5
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Job Posting End DateJune 3, 2023
Terms of Reference1. General Background
(Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)
UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency and takes the lead in providing international protection for 103 million refugees and displaced people worldwide.
Private Sector Partnerships Services (PSP) is a fast growing global division with offices in over 30 countries across the world. We have raised financial contribution, engaged the public in support of the refugee cause and broaden the size and scope of partnerships with corporations, foundations and philanthropists. Our ambition is to quickly grow in size, scale and global reach.
In Thailand, PSP has been achieving outstanding results since its establishment in May 2008. Through its diversified fundraising channels in raising funds from both individual donors and developing partnerships, PSP generates funds that go directly to support refugees, stateless people in Thailand and the world.
During the past few years, PSP has been raising awareness of refugees and visibility of UNHCR through campaigns, events and engagement with high profile supporters. These activities have made UNHCR become one of the top international charities known among Thai public and perception of refugees enhanced positively.
PSP continues to diversify fundraising channels and requires support in promoting the UNHCR brand and communicating engaging content about refugee issues to build a platform of awareness among the public, media and prospect donors in order to maximise fundraising results.
UNHCR is now looking for a highly motivated and results driven fundraising and communications expert, with a background in either fundraising or brand communications, PR, journalism or marketing, to manage fundraising communications and public relations to support PSP.
2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable)
โข Provide assistance in the development of a communications strategy for UNHCR Thailand to support the fundraising activities
โข Act as UNHCR Thailand brand champion to increase UNHCR visibility in the media and in the field
โข Organize UNHCRโs public awareness event in Thailand;
-act as a focal point for the coordination of brand awareness events such as World Refugee Day and Refugee Film Festival;
-provide support to generate local media visiblity for the fundraising campaigns in Thailand
-assist in planning and organising advertisements, exhibitions, conferences, meetings, social events and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCRโs activities and accomplishments.
โข Strengthen existing partnerships with key media outlets and initiate new partnerships with media to fundraise for UNHCR Thailand
โข Provide support in building relationship and engagement with Goodwill Ambassador
โข Draft briefing notes, talking points, minutes, press releases, reports including situation reports and other papers as needed
โข Accompany visits of foreign delegations, donor missions and the media on field trips to refugee sites, giving appropriate briefings, interpreting support and commentaries;
โข Establish contacts with local organisations and media to promote general interest and understanding of refugee issues including fundraising partnership
โข Ensure the office is kept informed of local developments and keep track of evolving issues concerning displaced persons and refugees to be able to suggest stories and topics for the media to cover;
โข Closely cooperate with the Regional Communications Officer and Global Fundraising Communications Deparment to ensure the fundraising communication activities in Thailand are in line with global and regional communications strategy
โข Provide other support to the PSP team as required
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)
โข Branding of UNHCR in Thailand has been increased reflected from global and local brand equity survey
โข Perception towards refugees and stateless people has improved positively
โข Number of media attending UNHCR events
โข Number and quality of media coverage to support fundraising campaigns
โข Number of new partnerships with media initiated
โข Feedback from Goodwill Ambassador
โข Positive feedback from PSP colleagues, other departments in UNHCR and suppliers on personal professionalism and efficiency
4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
โข High School certificate and/or University level education in communication, marketing or other related fields
b. Work Experience
(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)
โข Minimum 2 years of work experience for high school diploma or minimum 1 year of experience for Bachelorโs degree or higher in PR, private sector fundraising, communication, marketing or journalism with at least one year experience in working with an international NGO or the UN preferable
โข Well-connected network of media in Thailand
โข Interpersonal skill and excellent in building relationship
โข Previous experience in organising event will be an advantage
c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)
โข Excellent communication and writing skills
โข Strong interpersonal skills
โข Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service oriented manner in a demanding working condition
โข Mature, polite and a team player is essential.
โข Demonstrated knowledge the NGO sector and private sector fundraising
โข Ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines
โข Excellent knowledge of English / written, oral, comprehension
โข Good presentation skills
โข Ability to interface effectively and professionally with key UNHCR staff
โRecruitment as a UNHCR staff and engagement under a UNHCR affiliates scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.โ
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