PPH Associate

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

FamilyUNOPS LICA6

2023-06-01May 22, 20231. General Background
UNHCR Korea aims to mobilize financial and shared-value support substantially from the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) sector encompassing Corporate, Foundation and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWIs)/Major Donors in the country. In line with the 2021-2025 Long-term Strategy for UNHCR Korea, and as part of a wider PSP team of UNHCR Korea, this UNOPS LICA position will mainly focus on developing and strengthening partnerships with companies, foundations, and major donors (“PPH donors”), under the supervision of the Senior PSP Officer.
The need of this UNOPS LICA position and the budget required for this position was approved as part of UNHCR Korea's PSP Annual Plan for 2023 by the Global PSP Unit HQs.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
- 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 Korean 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 PSP’s regional and global teams.
- 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.
- 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), donor communication history recording and event.
- Use UNHCR Korea’s donor 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 the database.
- 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 PSP’s 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 market’s PPH partners and prospects at high-level events coordinated by HQ.
- As delegated, and in collaboration with administrative colleagues, support with procurement, administrative and travel matters related to PPH partnerships.
- 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.
- Contribute to the strategic development of UNHCR’s engagement with the Korean private sector, especially corporate firms.
- Perform other related duties 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)
The individual contractor will work in the UNHCR office under direct supervision of Senior PSP Officer.

4. Qualifications and Experience
The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.

a. Education
Completion of university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences, or other related discipline.

b. Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of work experience for high school diploma or minimum 2 years of work experience for BA or higher.

c. Key Competencies
• Excellent ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences, PPH donors, including pitches, presentations, proposals, reports and any other fundraising materials.
• Excellent written & spoken Korean language skills.
• Experience/skills in coordinating multiple stakeholders, time management, relationships management with external partners.
• Work experience in professional fundraising and/or marketing.

d. COVID-19 Requirement
- Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

 

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Korean

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance