Senior PPH Assistant at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising Strategies, Mobilizing Funds, Donor Relationship Management, Stewardship Programme, Fundraising Proposals, Partnership Strengthening, Donor Journey Enhancement, Due Diligence Screening, Market Trend Monitoring, Communication Materials Drafting, Report Writing, Donation Receipt Issuance, Income Recording, Meeting Organization, Administrative Actions, Translation

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications April 12, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) A (least hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA5 Target Start Date 2026-05-25 Terms of Reference 1. General Background UNHCR Korea aims to increase financial support substantially from the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) sector encompassing Corporate, Foundations and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWIs)/Major Donors in the country, as part of the PSP strategies. This UNOPS LICA position will assist the Senior PSP Officer to develop the fundraising strategies and mobilize funds from the High-Net Worth Individuals/Major Donors and maintaining long-term relationships with donors via tailored stewardship programme. 2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment • Assist to develop fundraising proposals to the identified HNWI/Major donors in line with the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy fundraising strategies and action plans. • Assist to maintain and strengthen the partnerships with the existing HNWI/Major donors by providing daily stewardship services including report, update, etc. • Assist to enhance the HNWI/Major donor journey in line with Middle Donor Value programme through close consultation with Individual Giving (IG) team. • Liaise with global and regional PPH staff as well as field colleagues, when necessary to provide information and answers to the HNWI and Major donors. • Conduct preliminary due diligence screening research about potential Major donors, and process the due diligence clearance with the focal point of the global PPH team. • Monitor market trends related to the overall PSP activities, particularly HNWI/Major Donor sector. • Draft various communication materials such as appeals, presentations, proposals, updates, regular/annual reports to the HNWI/Major donors in timely fashion and provide the reports to the donors concerned after getting clearance from the supervisor. • Process necessary administrative actions required for Major Donor programme management which includes i) donation receipt issuance, upon receipt of the donations from HNWI/Major donors and send it back to the donors, ii) income recording into the donor base, iii) organizing meetings, briefings, events and field missions and write summary reports/minutes for record; • Perform any other related duties that may be required. 3. Monitoring and Progress Controls • The individual contractor will work in the UNHCR office under direct supervision of Senior PSP Officer. 4. Qualifications and Experience a. Education • Completion of high school diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sociology or other related discipline. b. Work Experience • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. c. Key Competencies • Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences. • Excellent skill for preparation of pitches, presentations, proposals, reports, and any other fundraising materials targeting HNWI/Major donors. • Excellent written and spoken Korean and excellent English language skills. • Proven skills in writing, translation and communication and presentation. • Work experience in professional fundraising, and/or marketing. Standard Job Description Required Languages Korean , 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

This role involves assisting the Senior PSP Officer in developing fundraising strategies, mobilizing funds from High-Net-Worth Individuals/Major Donors, and maintaining long-term donor relationships through tailored stewardship programs. Key tasks include drafting proposals and communication materials, conducting due diligence, and processing administrative actions related to donor management.