Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)

Family

UNOPS LICA6

2024-10-01

September 24, 2024

UNHCR Netherlands is looking for an enthusiastic professional to support the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) programme in the Netherlands.

Who are we?

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 135 countries to protect and care for over 84 million people.

UNHCR is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from governments with a portion coming from the private sector. In 2020 income from the private sector contributed 10% to UNHCR’s overall budget. UNHCR operates private sector fundraising programmes in over 30 markets.

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 and Corporations in the Netherlands to support UNHCR’s work.

What does the position entail?

PSP Netherlands has a growing portfolio of PPH donors and prospects. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to support the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) programme in the Netherlands.
Under the supervision of the Associate PSP Officer (PPH), the PPH Associate will provide support to the PPH fundraising colleagues on strategic partnerships with corporates, (U)HNWI and foundations as well as communications support for PPH audiences with the aim to help secure income for UNHCR programmes. The PPH Associate is expected to work closely with the Netherlands PSP team, Branch Office NL and the rest of the PSP network as required.

The candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Proposals & Reporting

• Support the team in the development of strong proposals and reports for existing donors and new prospects;
• Coordinate of all reporting and admin related activities, including Database management, quarterly reporting, monthly meetings, Admin, Earmarking;

Campaigns & Events

• Focal point on PPH campaigns, including the End of Year Campaign, WRD Campaign including communication both internally and externally;
• Coordinate and organize PPH events;

Communication

• Coordinate PPH communication activities for the PPH team across all income streams;
• Support with the preparation, editing and production of communication materials for target audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR’s communications channels, ensuring highest quality standards;
• Help monitor the implementation of PPH communications projects and adjust accordingly;

Due Diligence

• Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policy and processes for PPH collaborations;

General

• Support with preparations of meetings with donors and prospects, by preparing and writing briefings, talking points and presentations;
• In addition, the PPH Assistant will provide ad hoc support, as requested.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be required to have:

a. Education

• Secondary Education and preferably degree (HBO+/University degree) in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.

b. Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of previous job experience with secondary education / high school or minimum 2 years of previous job experience with Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in the field(s) relevant to the function;
• Proven experience of providing support in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors in the Netherlands;
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) would be an asset;
• Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset.

Key Competencies:

Required

• Good knowledge of the Dutch fundraising environment, in particular Private Sector Partnerships and Philanthropy;
• Affinity with the work of UNHCR and committed to a better world for refugees;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a structured way and having an eye for details;
• Enjoys (re)searching opportunities, can work independently and takes things up quickly;
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner in a demanding working condition that often functions on short-term deadlines;
• Ability to explain complex issues to donors and present the organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner;
• A flexible team player with a service-oriented attitude;
• Excellent social and communication skills;
• Strong writing skills;
• Fluency in Dutch and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential.

Location:

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

What we offer:

The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until the end of the year, with possibility of renewal. 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. Part-time working arrangement (minimum 80%) is possible, upon further agreement with the selected candidate. The salary is between € 4,394 and € 5,248 gross and is in line with the local National Officer salary scale of the United Nations.

Application Process:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. A written test may be part of the application process.

Interested candidates are advised to consult the UNHCR website “How to apply tendersglobal.net 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 the Global Service Desk (hqussd@unhcr.org), which can provide further technical support.

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Dutch

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English

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Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No