Partnerships and Philanthropy Assistant

Job Description

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA4Target Start Date2023-09-01Job Posting End DateAugust 21, 2023Terms of ReferenceTERMS OF REFERENCE(Individual Contractor Agreement)

• 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 UNHCRs 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.

• 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 PSPs 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 markets PPH partners and prospects at high-level events coordinated by HQ.
• Providing administrative support as required.
• Other tasks as required.
• 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 donors 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
• Qualifications and Experience
• Education

• Secondary education with preferably a degree in Marketing/Business Administration, in Marketing, Communications, and/or Advertising, and/or other related fields.
• 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.
• 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.

Standard Required Languages ,,Desired Languages ,,SkillsAdditional QualificationsEducationCertificationsWork ExperienceOther InformationThis position doesnt require a functional clearance

Keyskills :
Fundraising Customer Service Account Management Business Administration Communications Advertising Marketing Humanitarian Affairs

About Company

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.