PSP Officer (Thematics Writer-Proposals-Reports)

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering an PSP Officer (Thematics Writer-Proposals-Reports) IICA-2, position within the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy of the Private Sector Partnerships Service.

UNHCR is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

Title: PSP Officer (Thematics Writer-Proposals-Reports)

Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark

Duration: 15 April – 31 December 2022

Contract Type: UNOPS International Specialist, IICA-2 (Local Specialist, Level LICA – 10)

Closing date: 22^nd March 2022

Start date: 15 April 2022

Organizational context

This The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR’s Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources from the private sector for refugees. UNHCR have developed a $1 Billion Private Sector Fundraising Strategy 2018-2025. This strategy focuses on both Individual Giving and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) and identifies priority fundraising markets and regions. As part of this strategy corporates, foundations and high net worth donors have been identified as key areas of PSP growth with a target set to double current income from Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) to USD 300 million by 2025.

As an integral Section of PSP, Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) raises funds from corporations, foundations and HNWIs against an ambitious target. PPH does this through the action of its established network of fundraisers located across 5 regions (i.e., Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Africa) and the coordination provided by headquarters units in Copenhagen.

The PSP Thematics Unit sits in the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy Section and will play an important support role to the wider PSP Network across PSP Markets and including National Partners to achieve the ambitious USD 300 million target. In 2022, UNHCR will amplify efforts to fundraise for several key thematic areas. This would support an increase in softly earmarked funds whilst also responding to interest – both internal and external – to raise funds for or to support particular areas of activity.

PPH Thematics Unit leads PSP’s input into the broader DER approach to thematic fundraising across public and private sector audiences, and then ensuring alignment between DRRM and PSP in the creation of thematic fundraising packs. The unit will focus on developing thematic fundraising materials and packs, on core strategic themes, for Private Sector partners. This team works closely with PSU to identify budget space and activities, and with many other teams inside and outside of PPH as well was the thematic team in DRRM, which will be working together to develop joint packs for Government donors.

The PSP Officer (Thematics) function sits in the PSP Thematics Unit, is part of a multi-functional team, and reports to the Head of the Thematics Unit in Copenhagen. The PSP Thematics unit creates fundraising materials in support of large-scale thematic propositions to which PPH donors can contribute, regardless of contribution level, including donations under $100k; works closely and collaboratively with the Partnership Support Unit (PSU) to ensure that the activity and budgets included in fundraising materials are accurate and cleared by the field; works with PSU officers and PSP proposal development officers to create bespoke proposals for the highest value PPH donors, when needed; and leads capacity building among PPH fundraisers across the network to embrace a thematic approach to fundraising.

The position

This Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Thematics Unit, the PSP Officer (Thematics) is expected to identify the best match between donor interests and UNHCR thematic priorities within OL. The incumbent will also ensure the application of and adherence to UNHCR policies, procedures and SOPs throughout the contribution management cycle. ‘Setting it up right’ includes ensuring that PSP earmarked projects can be implemented, impact measured and reported on to build UNHCR’s reputation as a reliable partner to support further giving.

The main responsibility of the incumbent will be to create thematic fundraising packs and associated assets that will support PPH fundraisers in the PSP Network through ready-made offerings that donors and partners can contribute to, especially when their proposed contribution does not reach the $100k threshold for earmarking. They will translate technical language into accessible donor-friendly language, provide technical support for the development of identified PSP partnerships – including but not limited to brainstorming ideas of how to engage with a partner or prospect, contributing to the preparation of pitches, attending partner or prospect meetings and events based on the needs of account managers. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other technical colleagues, especially those in DRS and DRRM, to keep abreast of the latest developments in thematic areas that are of interest to PSP. The incumbent will also act as a focal point for PSP campaigns and provide technical clearance as needed.

Duties and responsibilities

· Keep abreast, through a thematic lens, of UNHCR’s programmes and priorities that could appeal to PPH donors in a range of markets and contexts.

· Ensure Thematic funding packs and proposals are accurate, up to date and in line with UNHCR Thematic Priorities and key messages

· Create and refresh thematic fundraising materials that meet PSP network needs across income streams (Corporate, Private Philanthropy, and Foundations) and markets as per thematic priorities.

· Respond to thematic requests and queries from fundraisers in the PSP network in a timely manner by closely coordinating with PSU staff

· Liaise with PSU staff over activities and budgets to be proposed in thematic concept notes, proposals and fundraising packs.

· Regularly review funding gaps data for thematic areas of responsibility to ensure new proposals and old proposals are within OL and meet funding gaps

· Provide regular updates on UNHCR’s thematic priorities and related funding gaps.

· Use UNHCR systems and information management tools to access programme information on UNHCR operations (budgets, performance and impact indicators, narratives) as well as stories, photographs and interviews for donor proposals and reports.

· Seek appropriate clearance of narrative, impact and financial reporting requirements to ensure project activities proposed can be easily monitored and reported on in line with UNHCR systems capabilities.

· Ensure compliance with UNHCR policies procedures and SOPS that impact fundraising throughout the contribution management cycle

· Perform any other tasks as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities to achieve results)

· Advise the PSP Network on thematic fundraising material available that matches donor needs in response to enquiries; and refresh and update where appropriate

· In consultation with supervisor, scope and draft new thematic fundraising materials in response to requests from the PSP Network

· Strive for thematic earmarking and multi-year funding, and advise fundraisers on appropriate scope of narrative, impact and financial reporting requirements in line with UNHCR’s capacity to deliver.

· Ensure enquiries received from the PSP network, are responded to in line with UNHCR SOPs, policies and procedures that impact fundraising throughout the contribution management cycle. **

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: –

Education

· University degree (BA) preferably in political science, international relations, humanitarian studies, communications, business, marketing, social sciences, or a related discipline such as literature or creative writing.

Work Experience

• Six years (of 5years for Masters Degree holders) of relevant work experience at professional level in UNHCR or other organization that work in humanitarian relief, protection activities

• Private sector fundraising experience writing compelling cases for support, proposals and reports

• Donor relations or reporting officer experience

Desirable

· UNHCR programming and programme management experience or certification

· Demonstrated understanding of UNHCR budget structure and results framework

· Practical experience of UNHCR corporate tools, Global Focus Insight

· Exposure to UNHCR specific learning and training

· Good understanding of UNHCR, its mandate, priorities and field operations

· Knowledge of an additional UN language or language of key PSP market is a plus

Key Competencies

· Excellent command of English (written, oral, comprehension) required

· Highly developed drafting and editing skills, to professional standards suitable for external consumption required

· Ability to work in a team, and openness to learning

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues of different cultures and in different functional streams

· Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and power-point essential) required

Location

The successful candidate will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Conditions

This position is a full-time role starting from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).