Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA8
Target Start Date2023-09-01
Job Posting End DateJuly 24, 2023
Terms of ReferenceGeneral Background:
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a contract within the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services in our Office in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. UNHCR works in over 130 countries to protect and care for over 80 million people.
UNHCR has traditionally been funded by voluntary contributions from Member States. Due to the enormous increase in the number of refugees, fundraising in the private sector has become increasingly important. For the coming years, UNHCR has the ambition to generate $1 Billion annually in private donations through its Private Sector Partnership (PSP) Unit. Due to the current growth in opportunities and income through Gifts in Wills, UNHCR in the Netherlands has identified a need for systematic support in the further development and implementation of our legacy fundraising strategy and activities.
Still in its start-up phase, the legacy program was initiated in 2022 with the aim to establish a new, long term, predictable and profitable income stream for UNHCR. Important investments were and will be made in order to generate and maintain a growing pipeline of legacy prospects. Such pipeline requires efficient data recording, prompt fulfilment and a high standard of relationship management.
We offer you a unique opportunity to contribute to this growth in a driven, professional, and dynamic team.
Organizational context
The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels. The Assistant PPH Officer (Legacies) will be part of the PSP Netherlands team and will be based in the UNHCR Office located in The Hague in the Netherlands.
The position
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, who is able to work independently as well, with a strong interest in fundraising, to become a steady and reliable asset to the UNHCR Netherlands operation within PSP Europe.
The vacancy sits within the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team which is responsible for raising funds through Corporates, Foundations, Major Donors and Gifts in Wills. The team currently consists of six colleagues.
Under the supervision of the Associate PPH Officer, the Assistant PPH Officer (Legacies) will increase the number of Gifts in Wills in the years to come.
She/he will cultivate and manage relationships with prospective legacy pledgers and help secure income for UNHCR programs. The Assistant PPH Officer is expected to work closely with the Netherlands PSP team, Branch Office NL and the rest of the PSP network as required.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Associate PSP PPH Officer, the Assistant PPH Officer will have the following responsibilities:
• Implement and further develop the PPH legacy program in the Netherlands;
• Initiate campaigns to increase awareness about leaving Gifts in Wills to UNHCR amongst relevant target groups;
• Initiate the development of a communication cycle with existing legacy enquirers and legacy pledgers;
• Implement, monitor and report on KPIs regarding the legacy program;
• Keep record of any significant exchange with leads, legacy enquirers, pledgers, legators and relatives of people who have left a legacy to UNHCR;
• Support in the preparation of legacy marketing materials such as newsletter articles, surveys, market data collection and market analysis;
• Collaborate with the PSP Individual Givers (IG) team in reaching prospective legacy pledgers in the current IG database;
• Initiate and support the organisation of legacy events;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic and annual plan for Private Partnerships & Philanthropy in the Netherlands in line with global and regional PSP strategies;
• Supporting PSP unit in other activities as requested.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
The ideal candidate will be required to have:
• Completion of Undergraduate degree (HBO+/University degree) in Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is mandatory;
• Minimum one year previous job experience relevant to the function with Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree, with a focus on private sector fundraising in the Netherlands, in particular with legacy fundraising;
• Understanding of the Dutch legal landscape regarding legacies and philanthropic giving;
• Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organisation would be an asset;
• Working experience in fundraising is an asset;
• Good knowledge of the Dutch fundraising environment, in particular regulatory framework and market trends;
• Good knowledge of legacy fundraising;
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner;
• Ability to explain complex issues to external donors and present the organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner;
• A flexible team player, also able to work independently;
• A sharp eye for detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, well-developed sociability and sensitivity and affinity with the target group for testators;
• Entrepreneurial self-starter;
• Ability to plan, organize and set priorities;
• Organizational sensitivity and a well-functioning moral compass;
• It goes without saying that you have affinity with the work of UNHCR;
• Strong writing skills;
• Fluency in speaking and writing Dutch and English is essential (C1 level or higher in both).
Location
The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in The Hague, Netherlands.
Conditions
The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until end of the year, with possibility of renewal. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Part-time working arrangement (minimum 80%) is possible, upon further agreement with the selected candidate.
The salary is in line with the local UN NO Salary scale.
Special note:
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 by a vaccine that is approved by WHO.
During the selection process an eliminatory written test might be administered to verify the short-listed candidates’ technical competencies related to the role and their writing skills as well. In case of a written test, the test will be in Dutch and/or English.
Finally, an interview will be conducted in English and part of it can be in Dutch.
Interested candidates are advised to consult UNHCR website How to apply | UNHCR which provides guidance and details on the application process.
In case of unexpected technical issues during the application, candidates should send their queries to Global Service Desk hqussd@unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support.
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