UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the refugee organization of the United Nations. Founded in 1950 and working in over 135 countries to help and protect people who are forced to flee. Currently, a record number of over 114 million people are forced to flee conflict and persecution. Therefore, our work is more important than ever.
UNHCR has traditionally been funded by voluntary contributions from member states. In addition, due to the enormous growth in the number of people fleeing, fundraising in the private sector has become increasingly important. For the coming years, UNHCR’s ambition is to grow from $1 billion to $2 billion in private donations worldwide. We offer you an opportunity to contribute to this growth in a driven, professional, and dynamic team.
UNHCR Netherlands is looking for an experienced and result-oriented colleague who will support the development of partnerships with companies within the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team (Private Sector Partnerships Department UNHCR Netherlands). This role concerns a maternity replacement for seven months.
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This position is a maternity replacement for the Assistant PPH Officer (Corporate Partnerships) and gives an excellent opportunity to establish, cultivate and manage relationships with corporations, thus helping to secure revenues for UNHCR programs worldwide.
The Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team consists of seven people and is responsible for strategic partnerships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, funds and corporations, as well as income from bequests. Both the team and income from donations have grown significantly in recent years.
Because of the opportunities we see in corporate partnerships, UNHCR Netherlands is looking for an experienced and driven colleague who can further develop and implement our strategy and activities in this area.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
The position falls within the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team, which is responsible for raising funds from corporations and establishing strategic partnerships. Within the team of seven, two colleagues focus on corporate partnerships, including the new candidate.
Under the supervision of the Head of Private Partnerships and Philanthropy, the candidate will establish, cultivate and manage relationships with corporations, thus helping to secure revenues for UNHCR programs worldwide. The candidate will work closely with the Dutch Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) team, the Branch Office NL and the rest of the international PSP network as needed.
The candidate will have the following responsibilities:
• Initiate and lead on building new partnership opportunities with companies in the Netherlands, in line with the fundraising strategy;
• Liaise with existing corporate relationships to further build and cultivate them;
• Develop strong presentations, proposals and reports to maximize potential for new and existing corporate relationships;
• Provide excellent relationship management to existing corporate donors to ensure that we achieve shared goals and that expectations are regularly reviewed and evaluated;
• Contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan for Private Partnerships & Philanthropy in the Netherlands in line with global and regional PSP strategies;
• Support the efforts of the PSP NL team to strengthen UNHCR’s positioning as a go-to partner for the private sector in the Netherlands;
• Further raise awareness of UNHCR among PPH target groups, especially corporations, including communication opportunities;
• Staying abreast of the fundraising environment and proactively developing new opportunities for UNHCR in the Netherlands;
• Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policies and processes for PPH collaborations;
• In addition, the Assistant PPH Officer will provide ad hoc support upon request as relevant.
Required Qualifications and Experience
a. Education
• Completion of HBO+/University (equivalent to Bachelor’s) degree in Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is mandatory for this position.
b. Work Experience
• Relevant work experience of 1 year with Bachelors degree;
• Extensive experience in acquiring new business and in relationship management support with companies is mandatory;
• Extensive experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization is considered an advantage;
