Associate PPH Officer

March 9 2026

H (no hardship)

FamilyFamily

PR2

Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Associate PPH Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCRs 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.
As part of this strategy and in order to achieve the ambitious objectives of mobilizing necessary resources for UNHCR PSPs Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) Section develops and strengthens 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 forcibly displaced and stateless persons such as advocacy visibility expertise innovation and public engagement.

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 addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- As delegated by the supervisor support the engagement with a portfolio of PPH donors and all activities relevant for the acquisition and strengthening of partnerships and relationships with them ensuring that a dynamic pipeline is in place and regularly assessed and updated.
- Support the preparation of pitches presentations proposals reports and any other fundraising material targeting PPH donors. This can include working with PSP HQ to support the delivery of on-time reporting on contributions and the development of funding proposals representing UNHCRs priorities and donor needs.
- Support the management of partnerships and relationships e.g. by helping to draft donor reports plan donor missions or other tasks necessary to ensure that relationships are appropriately nurtured.
- Undertake market research to provide intelligence to inform PPH initiatives and/or the approach to specific donors or sectors.
- Support on the engagement of existing and potential donors at high-profile events which can include being responsible for the logistics to ensure events are adequately planned and executed and supporting on the preparation of the agenda briefing notes and talking points.
- Support the organization of internal meetings and skill-shares; and help plan the agenda points relevant to matters pertaining to partnerships and philanthropy.
- Support the drafting of the PPH section of the PSP teams PSP Annual Plans and Budgets as the Quarterly Reports by supporting the preparation of budgets and creating financial reports.
- As delegated and in collaboration with Administrative colleagues support PPH colleagues with procurement admin and travel matters.
- Support the maintenance of up-to-date and accurate records of partnerships and relationships. This might include helping to keep track of income raised keeping internal calendars and plans updated and supporting on data entry and maintenance on Salesforce.
- Contribute to the development and updating of content on PSPs SharePoint platform in order to improve internal communications and to maintain a regular flow of information with colleagues within and outside PSP.
- Contribute to information management and knowledge-sharing through the collation and dissemination of data and information on partnerships and philanthropy.
- Support the delivery of communications and visibility plans with PPH donors. This can include gathering consolidating and presenting data and information for the preparation of communications materials in collaboration with Communications and/or Public Information colleagues.
- 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
- Support the development of relationships with philanthropists major donors HNWIs and ultra HNWIs by supporting the implementation of bespoke care plans to ensure that donors are engaged with the organization.
- Support the delivery of high-quality presentations proposals and reports for major donor audiences including through impact reporting.
- Support the organization of high-level events tailored for philanthropists major donors and (U)HNWIs.
- If requested analyse the relevant data to ensure that donors are identified and cultivated towards their peak giving level.
- If requested work with Individual Giving colleagues on initiatives plans and messaging on specific themes to ensure that materials can be tailored for major donors and (U)HNWIs. This can include supporting the development of marketing materials on legacies and planned giving; or supporting activities to upgrade and transition appropriate middle donors to the major donor/HNWI programme.
Foundations
- Support the development and implementation of initiatives designed to engage with foundations.
- Support on the preparation and submission of foundations grants including budget and narrative submissions by helping gather consolidate and present information in line with agreed deadlines.
- Support the logistics and planning of the organization of or participation in events for foundation and philanthropic networks and/or events in which senior foundations leaders are attending.
Corporates
- Support colleagues in implementing initiatives designed to acquire and strengthen partnerships with corporations and corporate foundations.
- Support colleagues in the management of corporate partnership and in the implementation of cultivation and stewardship plans with corporate partners to ensure that their competencies are leveraged for the benefit of UNHCR and forcibly displaced and stateless persons and that the partnership is achieving its full potential. This might include support on joint initiatives such as cause-related marketing campaigns joint communications and employee engagement plans.
- Support the preparation of pitches presentations and reports which communicate to corporate partners representatives in an accurate timely and persuasive manner relevant information on UNHCRs programs and activities.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2 - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Marketing Communications Journalism
International Relations Economics Business Administration/Management
Social Sciences or other relevant field.

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.
- Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences.
- Ability to balance different and sometimes competing needs and deadlines.
- Experience in coordinating between multiple stakeholders with an ability to multi-task manage time and thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Desirable
- Knowledge of humanitarian and/or development programming.
- Knowledge of CRM systems ideally Salesforce.
- Knowledge of SharePoint 365 platform.
- Experience in marketing and/or communications.
- Experience in a UN field location and/or working in a developing country with an ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment.

Functional Skills
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners Government & Community
IT-Business Intelligence (BI)
IT-Computer Literacy
PS-Emergency Fundraising
PS-Fundraising - High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)
PS-Fundraising (incl. operations programmes)
PS-Fundraising from foundations
PS-Fundraising materials production and management
PS-Management of Private Sector Fundraising Investments in new markets
PS-Managing corporate partnerships
PS-Middle donor programme development and management
PS-Partnerships / Individual Giving Programmes
PS-Private sector fundraising and partnerships
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.


All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Essential Attributes:
-Experience in strategic corporate partnerships
-Proven record of managing and growing corporate portfolios for international or humanitarian organizations.
-Experience stewarding and expanding high-value multi-year partnerships with multinational companies and corporate foundations including strategic philanthropy shared-value initiatives and cause-related marketing collaborations while also guiding complex partnership structures involving multiple UNHCR entities (National Association Partners Regional Offices and HQ Divisions).
-Proactive and diplomatic abilities to coordinate whole-of-organization delivery across internal stakeholders governance mechanisms and risk-management processes to ensure seamless partnership implementation.
-Demonstrated experience developing stewardship strategies and organizational tools that strengthen account management capability at scale.
-With strong business acumen and knowledge of ESG and sustainability trends the candidate can engage executives drive partner retention and renewal and translate multi-year opportunities into income influence and solutions for UNHCR.

Desirable Attributes
-Familiarity with UNHCRs mandate due-diligence processes and internal coordination systems is an asset alongside a strong commitment to ethical and impact-driven private-sector engagement.

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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UNHCRs Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Strategic Framework calls for a bold expansion of partnerships that deliver solutions income and influence. Building on past growth to USD 1.2 billion in 2022 UNHCR aims to significantly increase the financial and non-financial value generated through private sector collaboration in the coming decade.

Within the Division of External Relations (DER) the Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) drives this effort fostering collaboration with companies foundations and philanthropists around the world.

Within the Division of External Relations (DER) the Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) mobilizes financial and non-financial resources from the private sector. Under PSPs Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Section the Corporate Partnerships function develops high-value collaborations with global and regional companies to accelerate income growth and advance solutions for forcibly displaced and stateless people.

Aligned with the Private Sector Engagement Strategic Framework this position will sit in the Account Management Team within the Corporate Partnerships function. This position focuses on the day-to-day management of large-scale multi-year corporate partnerships with large income - both unrestricted and thematic.

Based in Copenhagen the incumbent will work in close collaboration with National Association Partners (NAPs) regional PSP offices and fundraising operations to coordinate joint approaches and ensure consistent engagement of multinational companies operating across multiple markets as well as multi-stakeholder doing so the role will contribute to a whole-of-organization approach to corporate partnerships - building coherence between HQ regions and NAPs and maximizing collective income generation and brand impact for UNHCR.

Strategic Account Management Role

• Oversee the management and growth of part of the UNHCRs portfolio of multinational corporate partners ensuring long-term high-value relationships.

• Lead/co-lead engagement efforts focused on deepening existing partnerships and identifying opportunities for expanded collaboration and increased impact.

Portfolio Planning & Revenue Management

• Develop and implement annual account management plans with clear targets for renewals upgrades multi-year commitments and unrestricted funding.

• Monitor analyze and report income performance across the partnership portfolio ensuring delivery against targets and forecasting future revenue trends.

Partnership Development & Negotiation

• Oversee the negotiation and renewal of complex partnership agreementsincluding grants sponsorships cause-related marketing campaigns and shared-value initiativesensuring alignment with UNHCRs priorities and compliance requirements.

• Strengthen the value proposition for key partners through tailored engagement strategies thought leadership and high-quality stewardship.

Governance Compliance & Internal Coordination

• Lead and coordinate internal approval due diligence and contracting processes ensuring all partnership activities meet UNHCRs standards and policies.

• Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration by working closely with HQ divisions regional PSP offices and National Association Partners to support seamless partnership delivery.

• Coordinate input from technical units (e.g. Programs Communications Legal Protection and Emergencies) to support local teams in delivering complex or multi-country partnerships.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration/Management Bachelor of Arts: Communication Bachelor of Arts: Economics Bachelor of Arts: International Relations Bachelor of Arts: Journalism Bachelor of Arts: Marketing Bachelor of Arts: Social Science

Certifications

Fundraising - Other

Competencies

Accountability Client & results orientation Commitment to continuous learning Communication Empowering & building trust Managing performance Managing resource Negotiation & conflict resolution Organizational awareness Political awareness Stakeholder management Teamwork & collaboration

Bi-Annual 2026 Compendium - Part B

Additional Information

This position doesnt require a functional clearance