Pph Associate

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

Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date

2024-01-08 Job Posting End Date

January 9, 2024 Terms 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 visit http://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.

The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR’s Division of External Relations (DER) and has the purpose of maximizing UNHCR’s engagement with the private sector in order to mobilize support and resources for the refugee cause. PSP’s primary goal is to generate significant and increasing annual funding for UNHCR, with an emphasis on sustainable/long term opportunities; unearmarked or broadly earmarked income, and funding for UNHCR’s budgetary needs. Our vision is to make UNHCR the private sector’s partner of choice on the issue of forced displacement.

The unit of Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH), which sits within PSP, wants to expand its presence and tap the potential of the private sector in Mexico —including companies, corporate foundations, private foundations and high net-worth individuals— as supporters of UNHCR. Particular emphasis is placed in Mexico’s main economic hubs, Monterrey and the northern states (Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Sonora and Baja California) being two priority regions for the expansion of PSP’s fundraising efforts. To access these potential sources, PPH needs to identify and cultivate prospect donors and present UNHCR’s programmes according to their interests, while fostering a strong UNHCR presence in local corporate networks.

Support the mapping and cultivation process with prospect donors from the private sector community in north Mexico, including companies, corporate foundations, private foundations, and high net-worth individuals, and according to UNHCR’s priorities and needs. Engage with the rest of UNHCR units to enable Shared Value Proposals and accelerate UNHCR presence in local corporate networks.

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

Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to

discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and

managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for

diversity.

• Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Under the overall supervision of Assistant PPH Officer, the incumbent will assist in the following two main fronts:

• Donor prospection: mapping of the private sector donor community in north Mexico and identification of prospects according to UNHCR’s priorities and needs. Performance will be measured according to the following activities and deliverables:
• Conduct research to complete a comprehensive mapping of the private sector in north Mexico —which may include companies, corporate foundations, private foundations, family offices and high net-worth individuals (HNWIs)— with high potential of making financial contributions to support displaced persons and the communities that host them in Mexico. The mapping should include information about the philanthropy/social responsibility strategies of these actors, topics of interest, geographic scope, types of population supported, estimated size of grants, previous organizations/projects/UN agencies supported, types of financial/non-financial support (e.g. volunteering activities, roundup campaigns, in-kind donations, cause-related marketing, pro bono services), as well as accurate contact information for the main focal point (decision maker and account manager) and/or associated actors (e.g. parent companies, members of the board, etc.).
• Identify at least 10 priority prospect donors for UNHCR’s programmes in Mexico in consultation with PPH team, based on key donor information, UNHCR’s budgetary needs, policies and internal procedures.
• Donor cultivation: preparation of presentations and concept notes of UNHCR programs; planning and management of meetings with prospects with support and guidance from PPH Officer; identification and participation in private sector events for public relations; and follow-up on prospects and agreements. Performance will be measured according to the following activities and deliverables:
• Contribute to the elaboration of supporting materials for initial presentations and concept notes with prospect donors, according to the budgetary needs identified by UNHCR. Proper conceptualization of existing programs and projects is key to match donors’ interests with UNHCR’s needs and priorities. Priority will be given to UNHCR’s 2023-2024 budget priorities. d. Hold meetings and provide adequate follow-up to prospect donors, with support and guidance from PPH Officer and participation of other UNHCR units as needed. The IC is expected to serve as the focal point for the agreed prospect donors.
• Identify and participate in strategic private sector meetings and events to further disseminate UNHCR’s opportunities for financial contributions.
• Monitoring and Progress Controls

(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)

• Information database is kept up to date.
• Reports are provided on a timely basis and maintained.
• Focal points are educated and kept up to date on the requirements required from their end.
• Documentation of the reporting interface on SharePoint is carried out.
• The PSP Investment BI Analytics Platform figures is always aligned with the UNHCR ERP system.
• Develop a comprehensive mapping of the private sector in north Mexico (including companies, corporate foundations, private foundations, family offices and high net-worth individuals) and identify at least 10 prospect donors.
• Review current concept notes and develop new ones for prospect donors.
• Organize calls and/or visits to prospect donors for initial conversations and continuous cultivation, in close coordination with PSP staff and colleagues at UNHCR’s Monterrey Sub-Office.
• 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.)

• Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
• Minimum of High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, international relations, communications, or related fields preferred.
• Work Experience

(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)

• For applicants with High School Diploma, at least 3 years relevant experience working in sales or fundraising from corporations and other private sector donors (foundations and HNWIs). For applicants with Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degrees, at least 2 years relevant experience in the aforementioned fields.
• Experience working in fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging communications materials and to explain complexissues in an appealing and concise manner.
• Excellent written communication in Spanish is essential. Strong writing skills in English aredesirable.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage with stakeholders and prospectdonors.
• Ability to work remotely and with multiple colleagues across time zones. Occasionalcommunications with colleagues in Europe might require early morning conversations.
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage projects simultaneously with independence; abilityto exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality required.
• In the case the office cannot provide a computer in the location, it is necessary to have a personalcomputer to carry out the work.
• Key Competencies

(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to theperformance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)

• Fluent in English
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Determination to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others and to be a team player.
• Strong ability to produce and analyse reports rapidly.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, Access).
• Office 365, SharePoint Information Delivery Skills or equivalent technology.

Position will be Home Based in Monterrey City

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 Description Required Languages ,

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Additional Qualifications Skills

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Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Welcome to UNHCR’s new recruitment platform If you were notified about unsuccessful application

W hile our recruitment system successfully implements UNHCR policies, we have noticed some marginal errors. Please rest assured that a human recruiter will duly review your application as per our internal processes when it was declined due to lack of required number of years of relevant work experience.

For External Applicants

We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member’s country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of.

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Applications for vacancies advertised on UNHCR’s old recruitment platform will be duly reviewed and processed in the old platform (but no data will be migrated to the new platform).

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Past applications to Talent Pools have not been migrated to UNHCR’s new recruitment platform.

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.

The Evergreens are advertised per grade/ level; candidates can apply to one or more levels. If meeting all eligibility criteria at the given level and subject to functional clearance (if applicable), candidates will be added to the relevant talent pool. Applications will be valid for one year, after which candidates can re-confirm their interest.

Evergreens are for sourcing candidates for Temporary Appointments (TAs). Candidates considering TA opportunities are recommended to keep an eye on the UNHCR Career website and apply once Evergreens are open for new applications (at the end of 2022).

For updating a previously submitted Evergreen application, please click on the “withdraw” button against the Profile and reapply. Note: the change(s) will apply only to the relevant profile. You will have to update all other profiles (if any) if your data (i.e. nationality, new BA/MA degree, new language skill) has changed.

Diversity The 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 Us UNHCR, 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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Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request.

All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

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