Associate PSP Officer

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About the Organization

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.

Job Description

Under the day to day supervision of the PSP Officer (part of the regional PSP Asia team), and i the strategic guidance of the Chief of Mission working in close coordination with the External Engagement unit in India, the incumbent will be the focal point for Private sector partnerships in India and work on the following:

• Locally coordinate research and studies related to private sector engagement and partnerships in (and for) India and develop the strategy by providing intelligence to inform private sector landscape, initiatives and/or approaches. These include but not limited to legal/policy scan for the landscape of private sector fundraising from individuals, Corporates, Foundations and Philonthropists,Deliver for India the PSP Annual Plans and Budgets with the objective to maximize Private Sector income and strengthen and expand PPH partnerships;
• Deliver the Quarterly PSP Reports and manage budget adjustments where needed;
• Engage with private sector prospects and partners and activities relevant for the acquisition of and strengthening partnerships and relationships with them, ensuring to place a dynamic and most updated pipeline as well as undertaking due diligence screening of these partners; Lead on the development of relationships with philanthropists, major donors, HNWIs and ultra HNWIs; and, as delegated and in collaboration with the supervisor, identify priorities and establish clear frameworks for major donor engagement;
• Manage a select portfolio of philanthropic relationships; and develop and implement bespoke care plans to ensure that donors are engaged with the organization;
• Building partnerships with private sector by preparing pitches, presentations, proposals, reports, and any other engagement and fundraising materials representing UNHCR’s priorities and partners’ needs;
• Manage and steward private sector partnerships and relationships, e.g. development of quality donor reports, plan of donor missions or other tasks necessary to ensure that relationships are appropriately nurtured;
• Support private sector partners in implementing initiatives for the benefit of UNHCR and persons of concern to achieve its full potential with their competencies and assets. This might include in-kind donations, cause-related marketing campaigns, joint communications and employee engagement plans as well as non-direct cash elements like advocacy, skills development and employment;
• Develop communication and visibility plan(s) and delivery for/with private sector donors by preparing online and offline communication materials including gathering, consolidating and presenting data and information with Communications and/or Public Information colleagues both in the operation and PSP APAC;
• Coordinate market research, brand equity survey and engage with the INGO benchmarking analysis;
• Support on the engagement of existing and potential partners/donors at (high-profile) events, which can include being responsible for the logistics to ensure events are adequately planned and executed, and supporting on the preparation of the agenda, briefing notes, and talking points;
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of partnerships and relationships. This might include keeping track of income, updating internal calendars and plans and supporting on data entry and maintenance on Salesforce and Synergy Hub;
•  Contribute to information management and knowledge/skill-sharing through updating contents on PSP’s SharePoint platform and collation and dissemination of data and information on partnerships and philanthropy in order to improve internal communications and maintain regular flow of information with colleagues within and outside PSP;
• Support the organization of internal and external meetings including agenda development and report writing relevant to matters pertaining to partnerships and philanthropy with the operation, PSP APAC and other respective colleagues and partners;
• As delegated and in collaboration with Administrative colleagues, support procurement, admin and travel matters under PSP; and
• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Amount of funds raised from private sector partners and individuals under the set strategy
• Number of private sector donors and partnerships secured to support UNHCR’s work globally and in India
• Keep abreast of developments on UNHCR’s work both in the country and worldwide and communicate all relevant information to private sector partners
• Effective cooperation with the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission, and the other units at UNHCR in India, PSP APAC and other relevant colleagues in UNHCR
• Positive feedback from private sector partners and external stakeholders
•  Positive feedback from colleagues in UNHCR India, PSP APAC and any other internal stakeholders

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• University degree (BA) -preferably in communications, marketing, business administration/management or other related discipline.

Work Experience

• 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1-year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
• Experience within the UN system or with an International NGO as a desirable asset
• Proven professional experience working in private sector engagements and fundraising especially from corporations, foundations and philanthropists
• Experience in managing and coordinating between multiple stakeholders, with an ability to multi-task, manage time, keep with tight deadlines, and to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Exposure to an international environment and/or with humanitarian organizations as an asset
• Ability to access to a network of businesses, foundations and High-Net-Worth Individuals at senior level in India as an additional value
• Proven professional experience in establishment of network in the private sector fundraising in India (corporations and/or foundations and/or philanthropists) as an additional value

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