Fundraising Communications Assistant at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Relationship, Content Development, Press Release, Web Stories, Video, Fundraising Campaigns, Clerical Support, Press-Cutting Collection, Mailing List Maintenance, Marketing Materials, Translation, English, Traditional Chinese, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Photoshop

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications March 11, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) U (unclassified) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) No designation Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA4 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference 1. General Background Since 2007 UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) has been running successful fundraising programs in several Asian markets. In 2019 PSP aims to raise a minimum of HK$94 million from the Hong Kong market. PSP Hong Kong aims to improve UNHCR brand awareness in Hong Kong, advocate positive sentiment of refugees, in order to encourage more potential donors to support our works in protecting refugees. Fundraising Communications team has been managed by one PSP Communications Associate only and supported by short-term part-time staff and interns during busy periods. An addition supporting staff is needed to ensure sustained publicity for the organisation instead of sporadic noises. This fundraising Communications Assistant will focus on supporting media relationship efforts and content development. S/he will also closely follow HQ's media resources, e.g. press release, web stories videos, in order to create localized angle stories to pitch local media’s interest. S/he will also create local content and support on/offline fundraising campaigns. This position is a UNOPS position with a contract which is renewable each calendar year. 2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment In order to develop effective communications and acquisition strategy in the Hong Kong and Macao, to provide high quality content development services, enhancing media relationship and deliver marketing communications, a Fundraising Communications Assistant is needed to provide efficient • Clerical support: • Collect press-cuttings of articles in national, regional, international and periodicals that pertain to refugee related issues and to the work of the office. • Compile and maintain the mailing list for marketing materials, press releases, information bulletins, etc. and ensure timely dispatch of information to media and other interested parties. • Classify and maintain adequate stock of fundraising and marketing materials and promote sale of marketing products where appropriate. • Support on and offline fundraising and marketing materials content development. • Provide clerical and onsite assistance to events such as poster campaigns, exhibitions, fundraising educational and public awareness raising events. • Provide translation assistance on content between English and Traditional Chinese. • Respond to routine telephone and written enquiries from a variety of sources such as vendors, the media, the public, NGOs and government officials etc. • Maintain fundraising communication files up to date. • Perform other duties as required 3. Monitoring and Progress Controls • Supervision by Assistant PSP Communications Officer • Bi-weekly verbal and written reports on work progress • Project report and evaluation • Deadlines of tasks set by supervisors • Mid-year and year-end evaluation 4. Qualifications and Experience a. Education • Completion of the Secondary Education, degree is desirable in Business Administration, Journalism, Social Science or related field. b. Work Experience • Minimum 1 year working experience for high school diploma and 0 year of experience for bachelors’ degree. • Experience in fundraising, public relation or marketing environment gained in Hong Kong market is desirable. • Proven Experience of managing donor or customer records within a customer relationship database c. Key Competencies • Knowledge of MS Office especially MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Photoshop or video editing tools. • Ability to collaborate with others, with a flexible and positive attitude. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong writing skills, translation and interpreting skills. • Able to work independently and under pressure. • Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese and English. Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages English , Cantonese , Chinese Additional Qualifications Skills Education Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Journalism, High school diploma (Required) Certifications Work Experience Other information n/aThis 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

This Fundraising Communications Assistant will primarily support media relationship efforts and content development, including creating localized stories pitched to local media using HQ resources. The role also involves creating local content and assisting with on and offline fundraising campaigns.