PPH Associate (Partnership Manager) at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Development, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Communication, Relationship Management, Research, Reporting, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Donor Cultivation, Project Management, Public Speaking, Networking, Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications January 28, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) H (no hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a contract within the Private Sector Partnerships Services in our Office in Brussels, Belgium. 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 130 countries to protect and care for over 84 million people. UNHCR is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from governments with an increasing portion coming from private sector partnerships. UNHCR operates private sector fundraising programmes in over 30 markets. In 2026 the PSP Office covering Belgium and Luxembourg will join forces with PSP the Netherlands to create one Benelux team. Additional investments in Belgium and Luxembourg have been made available to meet the ambitious results set for 2026 and beyond. In the current global context, new support for and deeper engagement with the refugee cause is essential. Expanding private sector fundraising to broaden the donor base is imperative in times of ever-growing humanitarian needs. UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) teams play 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. 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 PPH Associate (Partnership Manager) is part of the PSP Benelux team and is based in the UNHCR Office located in Brussels, Belgium. The position: This position sits within UNHCR’s Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team in Brussels and will be dedicated to building and managing partnerships with corporations, foundations and High Net Worth Individuals in Belgium and Luxembourg to support UNHCR’s lifesaving work. Through this position, PSP searches for a partnership manager that will help drive current fundraising growth momentum from Brussels. PSP Benelux has a growing portfolio of PPH donors and prospects. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join and support the Private Sector Partnerships team in Belgium. Under the supervision of the PSP Officer, and in close collaboration with the existing PPH Associate, the candidate will create and maintain strategic partnerships with corporates, (ultra) high net worth individuals (HNWI) and foundations. The PPH Associate is expected to work closely with the rest of the PSP teams in Brussels and The Hague, the other UNHCR teams in Brussels and Luxembourg and the rest of the PSP network as required. Duties and responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the PSP Officer, the main tasks and responsibilities of the PPH Associate (Partnership Manager) will be to: • Identify and develop strategic partnership and fundraising opportunities amongst Belgian and Luxembourgish companies, major donors and foundations through research, outreach to and cultivation of relationships; • Focus on the development of key multi-year relationships in Belgium and Luxembourg to obtain high value ($6+ figure) financial support for selected projects and programmes; • Prepare presentations, pitches and partnership outlines and participate in meetings with private sector partners; • Prospect lists and donor cultivation strategies developed for top prospects; • Draft or adapt compelling partnership proposals in close collaboration with PSP’s regional and global teams; • Contribute to accurate and timely reporting to private sector partners in close collaboration with PSP’s global teams; • Contribute to the further strategic development of UNHCR’s engagement with the private sector; • Assist with reporting, incl. quarterly reporting, annual planning, expense management and more; • Support the development and roll-out of UNHCR’s PSP strategy in Brussels; • Perform any other tasks as required. Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required: The ideal candidate will be required to have: • Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) preferably with UNESCO accredited Higher Education degree in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field; • Minimum 3 years of previous relevant job experience with secondary education / high school or minimum 2 years of previous job experience with Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in the field(s) relevant to the function; • Proven experience of providing support in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors, preferably in Belgium and/or Luxembourg; • Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset; • Good knowledge of the Belgian and/or Luxembourgish fundraising environment; • Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors; • Demonstrated record of success in generating funding from private sector donors; • Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing, reporting and communication materials at appropriate levels for varied partnership development; • Affinity with the work of UNHCR and committed to a better world for refugees; • 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; • Excellent social and communication skills; • Fluency in French and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential; • Knowledge of Dutch is desirable. Conditions: The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in Brussels, Belgium. 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 with working hours starting from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The salary is in line with the local UN GS (General Service) Salary scale. Application process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to a written test and an interview. Interested candidates are advised to consult UNHCR website "How to apply" 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 recruitment@case.unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support. Standard Job Description Required Languages French , English , Desired Languages Dutch , , 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 PPH Associate (Partnership Manager) will identify and develop strategic partnerships and fundraising opportunities with corporations, foundations, and high net worth individuals in Belgium and Luxembourg. They will also prepare presentations, draft partnership proposals, and contribute to the strategic development of UNHCR’s engagement with the private sector.