Key Skills

Job Description

PSP Benelux is looking for an enthusiastic professional to strengthen our fundraising programme in Benelux. Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. In the current global context, new support for and deeper engagement in the refugee cause is essential. Particularly, expanding private sector fundraising to broaden the donor base is imperative in times of ever-growing humanitarian needs and increased competition over scarce governmental resources. UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) plays a crucial role in helping expand the organization’s funding base, by raising funds from both individual giving and private sector sources, ensuring a sustainable and predictable stream of income. This position sits within the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team (PPH) team in the Hague, which aims to raise funds from Foundations, Major Donors and Corporations in Benelux to support UNHCR’s work. Organizational context: The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels. The Assistant PPH Officer (Corporates) is part of the PSP Benelux team and is based in the UNHCR Office located in the Hague, in the Netherlands. The position: We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, who is able to work independently as well, with a strong interest in fundraising, to become a steady and reliable asset to the UNHCR Benelux operation within PSP Europe. Under the supervision of the Associate PPH Officer, the Assistant PPH Officer will provide support to the PPH fundraising colleagues on strategic partnerships with corporates, (U)HNWI and foundations with the aim to help secure long-term income for UNHCR programmes. The Assistant PPH Officer is expected to work closely with the PSP Benelux team and the rest of the PSP network as required. Duties and responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Associate PPH Officer, the main tasks and responsibilities of the Assistant PPH Officer will be to: • Liaise with existing corporate and major donor contacts to further build and cultivate these relationships; • Deliver best practice stewardship to existing corporate and major donors to ensure we are achieving joint objectives and that expectations are regularly reviewed and evaluated; • Develop compelling presentations, proposals and reports to maximize potential for existing corporate and major donors; • Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic plan for Private Partnerships & Philanthropy in Benelux in line with global and regional PSP strategies; • Initiate and lead specific major donor opportunities in line with the fundraising strategy; • Support the PSP team’s efforts to strengthen UNHCR’s positioning as the ‘go to’ organisation for the private sector community in Benelux; • Further grow UNHCR’s awareness among PPH audiences, especially corporates and major donors including communication opportunities; • Keep aware of the fundraising environment and proactively develop new opportunities for UNHCR in Benelux; • Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policy and processes for PPH collaborations; • In addition, the PPH Associate will provide ad hoc support, as requested. Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required The ideal candidate will be required to have: • Completion of minimum HBO+/University (equivalent to Bachelor’s) degree in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is mandatory for this position; • Minimum one year of previous job experience relevant to the functions; • Proven experience of providing support in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors in the Netherlands; • Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) would be an asset; • Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset; • Good knowledge of the Netherland’s fundraising environment, in particular Private Sector Partnerships and Philanthropy, focused on corporates and/or major donors; • Affinity with the work of UNHCR and committed to a better world for refugees; • Demonstrated ability to work in a structured way and having an eye for details; • Enjoys further developing existing relationships with best-in-class stewardship; • Can work independently, high level of flexibility and takes things up quickly; • Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner in a demanding working condition that often functions on short-term deadlines; • Ability to explain complex issues to donors and present the organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner; • A flexible team player with service-oriented attitudes; • Excellent social and communication skills; • Strong writing skills; • Fluency in Dutch and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential. Conditions: The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in the Hague, in the Netherlands. The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until end of the year, with possibility of renewal on a yearly basis. It is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time working arrangement (minimum 80%) is possible, upon further agreement with the selected candidate. The salary is between € 6,003 and € 6,956 gross and is in line with the local NO (National Officer) salary scale of the United Nations. Application process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview. In addition to the interview, a written test might be part of the selection process as well. Interested candidates are advised to consult UNHCR website How to apply | UNHCR which provides guidance and details on the application process. In case of unexpected technical problems during the application process, candidates should direct their questions to [email protected], who can provide further technical support. Required Languages: Dutch, English Remote: No

Core Responsibilities

Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and major donors, develop proposals, presentations, and reports, and lead fundraising opportunities. Support the development and delivery of Benelux’s private partnerships strategy, identify new fundraising opportunities, and help strengthen UNHCR’s profile among private-sector audiences.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of relevant experience are required, along with experience supporting donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in the Netherlands. Candidates should know the Dutch fundraising environment, communicate and write effectively, work independently and in a structured manner, and be fluent in Dutch and English.