Pph Associate

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date

2024-01-08Job Posting End Date

January 9, 2024Terms of Reference

• General Background

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office was established on December 14,

1950 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. The Agency is mandated to direct and coordinate

actions to protect people in refugee status and solve refugee problems. Its main purpose is to

safeguard the rights and welfare of refugees. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. For more

information on UNHCR, its mandate and operations please visithttp://www.unhcr.org.

The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) unit has as part of its responsibilities to raise funds through

individual and corporate donations from foundations, individual and major donors.

One of our key priorities is to accelerate the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) program as

there is significant opportunity to raise more funds from foundations, corporations and major donors

in Mexico. To achieve this goal, PSP is hiring a PPH Associate reporting directly to the Assistant PSP

Officer (New Business) in Mexico, we are seeking a dynamic, proactive and creative team player who

will be responsible for setting up and managing a robust backend for the acquisition, cultivation and

stewardship of corporate groups, foundations and high net-worth individuals (HNWI) against an

ambitious target.

The PPH Associate will closely work with the Assistant PPH Officer, with all the fundraising team, as well

as with the Global and Regional PSP, UNHCR Mexico Country Office and field office teams and with the

Representative. This position is key for the development of private sector fundraising for UNHCR in

Mexico.

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

• Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Work with the Assistant PPH Officer to support PPH fundraising activities:

• Support the PPH area in order to meet the fundraising targets.
• Identify funding opportunities in a constant basis.
• Conduct prospect research in order to regularly grow the prospect pipeline
• Perform due diligence of prospect donors.
• Support in defining individual goals for each prospect account based on history of giving and knowledge of prospect´s potential.
• Support in developing and implementing cultivation plans, including the production of cultivation materials.
• Support the production of engaging informative materials that will be used to prospect new donors
• Support in the creation and deployment of fundraising products (e.g. match giving for corporates, employee giving mechanism, etc.)
• Support the elaboration of donor proposals.
• Manage donor contracts according to UNHCR’s standard operating processes.
• Manage internal reports
• Produce donor reports (i.e. annual reports, project-specific reports, etc.)
• Operationalize UNHCR’s benefits matrix for private sector partnerships and ensure benefits are duly delivered to donors.
• Keep internal records and tracking of contributions and projections, including regular updates of donors database.
• Arrange prospection, cultivation and stewardship meetings.
• Support in the organization of fundraising, stewardship and cultivation events.
• Other fundraising activities as required.Strategic Planning:
• Support in the elaboration of an achievable high-level vision and overall direction for the program.
• Support in developing corresponding mid- and long-term plans that align with the overall PPH strategy.Fundraising Management and Execution:
• Identify synergies and opportunities with other UNHCR teams, aligning planning and communication where there are intersection of duties.
• Manage relationship with vendors and consultants that support PPH efforts.
• Coach and mentor direct reports so they can grow and serve as capable and confident contributors.
• Create an environment of respect, accountability, motivation and productivity.
• Work with the Assistant PPH Officer to set annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Manage and monitor budgets to achieve annual targets.
• Other duties as specified
• National and International travel may be required
• Attend networking events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Alongside the Assistant PPH Officer, ensures that PPH income and expense is delivered as per the annual plan.
• Timely and qualitative setup of acquisition, cultivation and stewardship backend directly supporting the deployment of the PPH fundraising program.
• Timely implementation of acquisition, cultivation and stewardship events and activities
• Database is kept regularly updated.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.)

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
• University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field.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.)

Mandatory

• At least 3 years cumulative experience in sales or fundraising from corporations and other private sector donors (foundations and HNWIs) or managing PPH fundraising backend.
• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging communications materials which explain complex issues and present the organization and its diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner.
• Proven experience in producing events, desirable fundraising events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mexican PPH market (corporate, foundations and HNWIs).
• Experience in prospect research.
• Strong interpersonal andrelationship-buildingskills.
• Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for projects, follow up and to complete them in a timely manner.
• Strong team player who also works well independently.
• Ability to use contact management database and to present and interpret data for monitoring purposes
• Strong computer skills, using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), G-Suite (Google products), internet, databases and communications and social media tools.
• Excellent writing, translation and communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent English and Spanish language skills.Desirable:
• Experience with donor file upgrade and middle/major donor programs
• Fundraising experience
• UN experience
• Use of the customer relationship management database (Salesforce)
• A network of corporate contacts in Mexicoc. Key Competencies
• Experience in sales or with fundraising from corporations and other private sector donors or fundraising backend.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding appreciation of diversity and social inclusion
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task at an intermediate level with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with stress and handle pressure
• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills as a team player
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of donor information
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish
• Customer service oriented
• Capacity to analyze data
• Data and results -driven
• Creatively seeks solutions
• Interest in the humanitarian activities or international organizations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Candidates must be legally present in México at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Only Mexicans or candidates holding a valid work permit in México will be considered eligible.
• Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern, is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide the proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
• UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
• This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 30/06/2024 with possibility of extension.
• Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered depending on relevant experience as per the requirements of the job advertisement. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.Standard Job DescriptionRequired Languages, , Desired Languages, ,

Additional QualificationsSkills

Education

Certifications

Work Experience

Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

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For External Applicants

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As part of the transitional measures, candidates who were successfully accepted to a Talent Pool (now called Evergreens) have received e-mail instructions for re-submitting their application on UNHCR’s new recruitment platform.

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DiversityThe UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

About UsUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.

Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.

Why a career with UNHCR?

Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Disability inclusion

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