Associate PPH Officer

November 7 2025

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

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Background

UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency and takes the lead in providing international protection for 110 million refugees and displaced people worldwide.
Private Sector Partnerships Services (PSP) is a fast growing global division with offices in 21 countries across the world. We have raised financial contribution engaged the public in support of the refugee cause and broaden the size and scope of partnerships with corporations foundations and philanthropists. Our ambition is to quickly grow in size scale and global reach.
In Thailand PSP has been achieving outstanding results since its establishment in May 2008. Through its diversified fundraising channels in raising funds from both individual donors and developing partnerships PSP generates funds that go directly to support refugees stateless people in Thailand and the world.
The Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) section has proven to create strong partnerships and raise financial contribution from corporations foundations and philanthropists since 2017 and shows potential in substantial growth in the future.

UNHCR is now looking for a highly motivated and driven fundraiser with a background in either private sector fundraising communications or marketing to assist the Head of PSP team to establish long term partnerships with potential companies major donors and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs).
If you believe you have the skills and experience to deliver significant fundraising growth for UNHCR in Thailand for one of the worlds biggest and most urgent humanitarian priorities then we want to hear from you. You will have the space and support to go make a real positive impact in refugees lives.

and Scope of Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the PSP Officer (Head of PSP team) in charge of PSP Thailand operation and in close coordination with the PPH Associate the individual contractor will assist in the following:

Lead PPH efforts in the country coordinating a team of two people

Develop PPH strategy which aligns with PPH global strategy and fundraising strategy of UNHCR Thailand

Identify potential partners and donors from corporations foundations and philanthropists in Thailand and build up the relationships with the prospects

Contact potential donors; companies major donors and HNWIs to develop partnerships with UNHCR

Provide insights and expectations of PPH donors to enhance possibility and efficiency in engaging with donors

Develop fundraising proposals for submission to prospects in line with the PPH strategies and action plans

Enhance the PPH stewardship in line with the global PPH strategies and policies

Monitoring PPH programme on a regular basis and provide input as part of quarterly reports

Supervise motivate and manage PPH staff in order to ensure high performance and integration with other colleagues in PSP and UNHCR Thailand

Liaise with global and regional PPH staff as well as field colleagues when necessary to provide information and answers to the PPH donors

Oversee preliminary due diligence screening research about potential PPH donors and process the due diligence clearance with the focal point of the global PPH unit

Monitor market trends related to the overall PSP activities particularly PPH

Ensure the issuance of donation confirmation upon receipt of the donations from PPH donors and send it to the donors in timely manner

Oversee the process of income recording and prepare report accordingly

Attend local meetings events and conferences related to the PPH activities in Thailand and assist to organize briefings meetings and/or events for UNHCR to PPH donors

Perform other responsibilities/functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the Representative/Associate PSP Officer in order to meet the level of the services in the organization

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

Ensure that PPH income targets are achieved according to the set strategy and in a cost effective manner

Number of PPH donors diversified and partnerships with UNHCR continue in a long term manner

Keep abreast of developments on UNHCRs work both in the country and worldwide and communicate all relevant information to the existing PPH donors

Closely cooperate with the other units in PSP PPH HQ and other departments in UNHCR Thailand.

Positive feedback from existing PPH donors

Positive feedback from colleagues in PSP UNHCR Thailand PPH global network

4. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education

University degree (BA) -preferably in communications and marketing or other related discipline.

b. Work Experience

3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Experience within the UN system or with an International NGO as a desirable asset

Proven experience working in raising funds from corporations foundations and philanthropists

Access to a network of business contacts at senior management level in Thailand

Established network in the private sector fundraising sector in Thailand (corporations and/or foundations and/or philanthropists) as an added value

c. Key Competencies

Outgoing and mature attitude with great communication skills and writing skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skill and excellent in building relationships

Well-organized to manage several stakeholders and ensure to deliver according to deadlines

Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner

Solutions driven approach to turn challenges into opportunities

Mature polite and a team player is essential

Demonstrated knowledge the NGO sector and private sector fundraising

Ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines

Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a sense of comfort working with data driven decision processes

Excellent knowledge of English / written oral comprehension

Ability to interface effectively and professionally with key UNHCR staff

MS Office proficiency

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Thai

Desired Languages

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

Other information

This position doesnt require a functional clearance

Remote

No