Assistant PPH Officer (Major Donors & Foundations) at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

6760.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Relationship Management, Prospect Research, Communication Skills, Writing Skills, CRM Systems, Team Player, Detail Oriented, Flexibility, Service Orientation, Dutch Language, English Language, Stewardship Strategies, Networking, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Awareness Raising

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications October 9, 2025 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) H (no hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA8 Target Start Date 2025-11-01 Terms of Reference General Background: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a contract within the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services in our Office in The Hague, The Netherlands. 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. UNHCR works in over 135 countries to protect and care for over 84 million people. UNHCR has traditionally been funded by voluntary contributions from member states. In addition, due to the enormous growth in the number of people fleeing, fundraising in the private sector has become increasingly important. 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. The position falls within the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team, which is responsible for raising funds from, and establishing strategic partnerships with major donors, foundations, corporations and gifts in will. It is a new position within the team, focusing on securing support from both major donors and foundations. This by managing a group of existing donors and partners, as well as by prospecting (prospect research, individual selected prospects, end of year campaign, middle-to-major donors, supporting our to-be-established fundraising board, intermediaries, etc). The position gives an excellent opportunity to establish, cultivate and manage diverse relationships with major donors, foundations and intermediaries, thus helping to secure revenues for UNHCR programs worldwide. Purpose and Scope of Assignment: Under the supervision of the Associate PSP Officer (PPH), the Assistant PPH Officer will provide support to the PPH fundraising colleagues on Private Sector Engagement with (U)HNWI’s and foundations with the aim to help secure long-term income for UNHCR programs. The Assistant PPH Officer is expected to work closely with the Netherlands PSP team, UNHCR Branch Office in the Netherlands and the rest of the PSP network as required. The main tasks and responsibilities of the Assist. PPH Officer will be to: • Liaise with existing major donor and foundation contacts to further build and cultivate the relationships. • Provide excellent relationship management to existing major donors and foundation partners to ensure that we achieve shared goals and that expectations are regularly reviewed and evaluated; • Identify major donor and foundation prospects and build a solid qualified network and prospects/contacts pipeline for UNHCR; • Carry out prospect research on the selected prospects; • Systematically engage with prospects, including tracking of progress; • Develop compelling presentations and proposals for potential new major donors and foundations, as well as for maximizing potential with existing ones; • Identify existing middle donors with major donor potential, and cultivate the relationships; • Liaise with existing intermediary contacts to further build and cultivate the relationship; • Identify intermediary prospects and build a solid qualified network; • Initiate and lead on building engagement- and prospecting projects, e.g. initiating and managing the PPH end of year campaign for major donors, foundations and corporates (which secures both income as well as leads); • Further raise awareness of UNHCR among PPH target groups, including identifying and following up on communication opportunities; • Contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan for Private Partnerships & Philanthropy in the Netherlands in line with global and regional PSP strategies; • Support the efforts of the PSP NL team to strengthen UNHCR's positioning as the Dutch private sector’s go-to partner on the topic of forced displacement; • Staying abreast of the fundraising environment and proactively developing new opportunities for UNHCR in the Netherlands; • Work within UNHCR's due diligence screening policies and processes for PPH collaborations; • In addition, the Assistant PPH Officer will provide ad hoc support upon request as relevant. Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required: a. Education • Completion of HBO+/University (equivalent to Bachelor’s) degree in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Hotel Management, Journalism, Communications, or related field is mandatory for this position. b. Work Experience • 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 major donors and foundations; • Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) would be an asset; • Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset. c. Key Competencies • Good knowledge of the Netherlands’ fundraising environment, in particular Private Sector Partnerships and Philanthropy, focused on major donors, foundations and intermediaries; • 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 detail; • 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 a service-oriented attitude; • Excellent social and communication skills; • Strong writing skills; • Fluency in Dutch and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential. Location: The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in The Hague, The Netherlands. Conditions: The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until end of the year, with possibility of renewal. It is a full-time role of 37. 5 hours a week, with working hours starting from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. The salary is between € 5,833 and € 6,760 gross and is in line with the local National Officer salary scale of the United Nations. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take a written test and an interview. In the complementary test technical competences will be tested. The test will be in Dutch and/or English. Interested candidates are advised to consult the UNHCR website “How to apply | UNHCR" for guidance and details, before submitting their application. In case of unexpected technical problems during the application process, candidates should direct their questions to recruitment@case.unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support. Standard Job Description Required Languages Dutch , English , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Other information This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

Responsibilities

The Assistant PPH Officer will support the PPH fundraising colleagues in engaging with major donors and foundations to secure long-term income for UNHCR programs. This includes managing relationships, conducting prospect research, and developing proposals to maximize funding opportunities.