UNHCR PPH Officer Jobs in Kenya
UNHCR PPH Officer Jobs in Kenya
Organizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR's Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources for refugees from the private sector.
UNHCR has developed a Private Sector Fundraising Strategy 2018-2025 which has the ambition of growing PSP into a service capable of generating $1 Billion annually and identifies priority fundraising markets and regions.
Duties
As delegated by the supervisor, lead on the engagement with a portfolio of PPH donors, and for all activities relevant for the acquisition and strengthening of relationships with them, ensuring that a dynamic pipeline is in place and regularly assessed and updated.
Nurture, develop and oversee existing donor relationships which are part of the incumbent¿s portfolio, and ensure that they are leveraged to their full potential, and that donor requirements are fulfilled, while working with the supervisor and/or the Head of PSP Office to assess the continued benefit of the partnership(s) to UNHCR.
As delegated, build solid stewardship or donor care plans aimed at increasing engagement of existing donors, ensuring that they will remain loyal to the organisation in the long term.
Explore and negotiate new relationships, which includes, among others, the preparation of pitches, proposals, and grant applications. This can include working with PSP HQ to support the delivery of on-time reporting on contributions, and the development of funding proposals representing UNHCR¿s priorities and donor needs.
Act as focal point on all matters related to the relationships and partnerships under the incumbent's portfolio; and respond to all queries about them, proving input and briefing notes, as required.
Participate in and organize high-profile events attended by existing and potential donors to expand networking opportunities and/or as part of cultivation or stewardship plans.
As delegated, support PSP management in the identification of key industrial sectors to be approached within a determined PSP market; and contribute to the development and implementation of the PPH components of the local PSP/PPH strategy.
Support the preparation of the PPH section of the PSP team¿s PSP Annual Plans and Budgets.
Monitor the success of activities delegated by the supervisor according to approved plans, which includes keeping track of income raised, prospect pipelines and income projections to ensure PPH targets are met.
Maximize visibility opportunities for UNHCR by exploring opportunities arising from the interaction with influent/affluent donors/prospects, and making recommendations to PSP management in this regard when requested.
Ensure information management and knowledge-sharing by preparing briefings and reports on the partnerships, relationships, fundraising initiatives and/or income streams under the incumbent's portfolio; and, if requested, share and provide advice on successful PPH initiatives and practices so that they can be replicated.
Ensure effective and efficient coordination and communication with PSP HQ, as well as with other PSP offices and/or other relevant internal stakeholders as required by the position, to identify potential areas of collaboration; and to find opportunities for synergies.
The incumbent of the position will perform in direct link with the broader PSP country market plans and context, including effective collaborating on and working towards non-direct cash elements together with IG and campaigns, such expanding network for other purposes like in-kind, free publicity, CRM or location access for face-to-face frontliners.
Private Philanthropy
Lead on the development of relationships with philanthropists, major donors, HNWIs and ultra HNWIs; and, as delegated and in collaboration with the supervisor, identify priorities and establish clear frameworks for major donor engagement.
Manage a select portfolio of philanthropic relationships; and develop and implement bespoke care plans to ensure that donors are engaged with the organization. This can include keeping donors informed about issues and locations that interest them, organizing participation in UNHCR or refugee-related events, planning communications and media opportunities, and leading on the organization of missions.
Lead on the organization of high-level tailored events for major donors, HNWIs and philanthropists; and engage with potential and existing donors at high-profile
events.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Salesforce of individual donors under the incumbent's portfolio, including income raised, project reports and updates; and all communications with the donors.
Create and deliver high-quality materials for major donors and HNWIs in line with donor interests, coordinating with the relevant internal stakeholders to ensure that materials and messaging are in line with UNHCR priorities and branding, and that they are designed to achieve maximum results.
If delegated by the supervisor or the Head of the PSP Office, develop strategies and plans to engage major donors, and (U)HNWIs, in line with the PSP Global Strategy and the PPH Strategic Framework
Manage a select portfolio of foundations relationships; and develop and implement foundations-specific cultivation and stewardship plans.
If applicable, support the development of a strategy to engage foundations or foundation networks, ensuring that they are in line with the PSP Global Strategy and the PPH Strategic Framework, and with UNHCR¿s organization-wide or sectoral strategic directions and priorities
Lead on the delivery of joint initiatives with corporate partners, such as cause-related marketing campaigns, joint communications and employee engagement plans.
If applicable, develop a strategy to engage corporations and corporate foundations, in line with the PSP Global Strategy and the PPH Strategic Framework.
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
Marketing, Communications, Journalism,
International Relations, Economics, Business Administration/Management,
Social Sciences or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
Fundraising
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Relevant professional experience in fundraising and/or partnerships and/or management of relationships with donors and/or external partners, with exposure to an international environment and/or with humanitarian organizations.
Possess knowledge of existing fundraising/partnership management techniques, and of major trends in the philanthropic landscape.
Experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully implementing plans requiring expert knowledge at times.
Proven ability to keep track of performance, and meet or exceed targets.
Excellent analytical skills with ability to establish and implement strategies and plans according to priorities, to manage and mitigate risks, and to balance different and sometimes competing needs and interests.
Experience in managing and coordinating between multiple stakeholders, with an ability to multi-task, manage time, keep with tight deadlines, and to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences.
Desirable
Experience in starting up and/or managing private sector partnerships and/or individual donor relationships in new and/or challenging markets.
Experience in a UN field location and/or in a developing country.
Knowledge of humanitarian and/or development programming.
Knowledge of a specialized area of fundraising, such as legacies, planned giving, or cause-related marketing.
Familiarity with SharePoint 365 platform.
Familiarity with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
Functional Skills
FR-PSFR Management/Support of Private Sector Fundraising Investment processes/procedures
FR-Fundraising
FR-Fundraising materials production and management
FR-Fundraising Mechanism of Donor Governments
FR-Corporate Fundraising and/or Foundation Fundraising
FR-Leadership Giving/Individual Giving Fundraising programmes
FR-Corporate Partnership Fundraising
FR-Experience in fundraising organizations
FR-Emergency Fundraising
FR-Middle and/or Major Donor Fundraising
FR-Fundraising (incl. operations, programmes)
FR-Experience in Private Sector Fundraising
FR-Fundraising - High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR PPH Officer Jobs in Kenya
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