Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR Division of External Relations (DER), and the Due Diligence team is a part of Private Partnership and Philanthropy Section (PPH).
As per the strategy, and in order to achieve the ambitious PSP objectives of mobilizing necessary resources for UNHCR, the PPH Section develops and strengthens long-term partnerships with companies, foundations and private philanthropists. This includes leveraging the capacities of this segment to support UNHCR and refugees through funding but also through other forms of support, such as advocacy, visibility, expertise, innovation and public engagement. All partnership with a private sector entity, whether it entails a cash donation or not, must be vetted through the Due Diligence process.

The Due Diligence Officer will be reporting to the Chief of Private Partnership and Philanthropy Section and will be managing the Due Diligence team, which serves as the point of entry for assessing compliance, reputational risk, and cost benefit analysis for UNHCR when developing a private sector partnership. The Due Diligence team supports colleagues across the Organization on the review and approval of private sector partnerships that carry financial and/or non-financial value for the Organization.

The incumbent will be required to liaise through constructive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including PSP fundraisers and colleagues outside of PSP.

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.

Duties

Supervise the screening of existing and new partners and donors (including corporations, foundations and private philanthropists) including managing and prioritizing enquiries from the PSP network and from Field Operations regarding screening and due diligence on prospective partners.
Ensure that potential private sector donors and partners are screened according to UNHCR due diligence policies and procedures, and ensure the compliance of such policies and procedures within UNHCR when donations from private sector entities are accepted and processed.
Conduct additional research on partners based on publicly available information to verify compliance with UNHCR¿s screening criteria and identify potential risks, with a focus on reputational risks.
Draft and consolidate screening results for review by the supervisor and/or the Partnership Governing Board, as per the due diligence policy.
Manage reputational and other risks to UNHCR resulting from partnerships and donations, including bringing such potential risks to the attention of the supervisor.
Maintain detailed records of due diligence activities, including maintaining and periodically reviewing a central registry/database of all screened partners, as well as potential partners being actively approached. Make the screening information accessible and available to PSP and non-PSP colleagues as appropriate.
Liaise with UNHCR¿s external due diligence data provider and other suppliers to access database reports, commission custom-made reports (if needed) and obtain any other information required by the Due Diligence team to fulfil their functions.
Keep abreast of relevant business, legislative, regulatory and corporate social responsibility (CSR) developments and trends in key PSP markets, advising the supervisor on critical issues.
Conduct training sessions, develop guidelines, and deliver presentations for HQ divisions, National Associations, Bureaux, and Field Operations¿ staff on the Due Diligence process and the importance of managing reputational risk in partnerships.
Act as the point of contract for PSP and the rest of UNHCR on matters related to Due Diligence.
Coordinate and liaise with members of the Private Partnership Governing Board for voting and other necessary sessions.
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Social Sciences;
Law;
Public Administration;
International Relations;
Business Administration;
Economics;
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.

Position Competencies

C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X005L3 - Planning and Organizing Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3

This vacancy is archived.

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