Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA4
Target Start Date2023-09-01
Job Posting End DateAugust 14, 2023
Terms of ReferenceTERMS OF REFERENCE
(Individual Contractor Agreement)
1. General Background
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern.
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 Sector Partnerships and identifies priority fundraising markets and regions. As part of this strategy, and in order to achieve the ambitious objectives of mobilizing necessary resources for UNHCR, colleagues working in the sphere of Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) mainly focus on developing and strengthening long-term partnerships with companies, foundations and private philanthropists (“PPH donors”). As part of a wider fundraising team, the primary role of PPH colleagues is to seek various forms of support from PPH donors: securing funding for UNHCR programmes and projects will be considered priority, but the work also includes leveraging the capacities of these partnerships beyond funding, in order to build long-lasting holistic partnerships bringing various forms of support to UNHCR and to persons of concern (POC), such as advocacy, visibility, expertise, innovation and public engagement.
UNHCR Qatar primarily represents UNHCR to the government of the State of Qatar, the media and other stakeholders.
2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Under the supervisor of the PPH Officer, the PPH Assistant will be:
• Research, develop and present solicitation, cultivation and stewardship materials in a comprehensive but donor-friendly format for PPH audiences. This might include drafting and presenting project concept notes, proposals, progress reports, high level briefing notes and letters among other necessary documents, and/or adapting existing materials to the needs of PPH audiences and providing donor care services.
• Supporting in drafting concept notes and reports and monitoring of contributions and reports
• Incorporate aspects of Islamic Philanthropy that are relevant to partners.
• Comply with UNHCR Due Diligence Procedures, help preparing compliance screening reports for submission to PSP’s global team.
• Manage the development of all the creative, production and services related to donor reporting and visibility.
• Regular monitoring of Qatari media and social media, preparing media material and advocacy.
• Providing research, analysis support and producing concise summaries for different projects.
• Compiling UNHCR Qatar PSP assets for the country and global websites.
• Support partnerships managers in preparing the necessary research and materials for upcoming meetings with prospects and donors; and follow up with partnerships managers on meeting outcomes and due task.
• Support partnerships managers in market mapping exercises, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Support the preparation of 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.
• Providing administrative support as required.
• Other tasks as required.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Quality and timely drafting of concept notes, proposals and reports to ensure partnerships strengthening.
• Quality development of visibility materials like videos and materials for donor’s reporting and field missions
• Planning and implementation of Islamic Philanthropy and Face to Face events
• Maintaining UNHCR PSP Qatar information on country and global websites.
• Development of cultivation and fundraising materials based on the plans
4. Qualifications and Experience
a. Education
• Secondary education with preferably a degree in Marketing/Business Administration, in Marketing, Communications, and/or Advertising, and/or other related fields.
b. Work Experience
• Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience with secondary education
• Experience in account and relationship management
• Knowledge of the UN system preferably with UNHCR or another UN Agency is a plus
• Experience working with individuals and business leaders in the Gulf region, and strong knowledge of the Gulf and Arab market and cultural trends
• Previous experience in fundraising, mainly donor services is an asset.
c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)
Required
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills are essential.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Efficiency and time management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and a results-oriented team player.
• Strong passion for refugee and displacement issues.
Desired
• Diligent, self-motivated, and creative individual with the ability to manage multiple areas of responsibility
• Excellent Relationship Management, Customer Service.
• Target driven and has good knowledge to produce fundraising materials.
• Strong understanding of the corporate landscape in Qatar.
• Awareness of humanitarian affairs
• Good judgment, high energy, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor.
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Other informationThis position doesn't require a functional clearance