United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Job Overview

PSP Benelux is looking for an enthusiastic professional to strengthen our fundraising programme in Benelux. Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co‑coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. 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.

Position

The Assistant PPH Officer (Corporates) is part of the PSP Benelux team and is based in the UNHCR Office located in the Hague, in the Netherlands. The assistant will work under the supervision of the Associate PPH Officer, providing support to the PPH fundraising colleagues on strategic partnerships with corporates, (U)HNWI and foundations with the aim to help secure long‑term income for UNHCR programmes. The Assistant PPH Officer is expected to work closely with the PSP Benelux team and the rest of the PSP network as required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Liaise with existing corporate and major donor contacts to further build and cultivate these relationships;
• Deliver best practice stewardship to existing corporate and major donors to ensure we are achieving joint objectives and that expectations are regularly reviewed and evaluated;
• Develop compelling presentations, proposals and reports to maximize potential for existing corporate and major donors;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic plan for Private Partnerships & Philanthropy in Benelux in line with global and regional PSP strategies;
• Initiate and lead specific major donor opportunities in line with the fundraising strategy;
• Support the PSP team’s efforts to strengthen UNHCR’s positioning as the ‘go to’ organisation for the private sector community in Benelux;
• Further grow UNHCR’s awareness among PPH audiences, especially corporates and major donors including communication opportunities;
• Keep aware of the fundraising environment and proactively develop new opportunities for UNHCR in Benelux;
• Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policy and processes for PPH collaborations;
• In addition, the PPH Associate will provide ad hoc support, as requested.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required

• Completion of minimum HBO+/University (equivalent to Bachelor’s) degree in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is mandatory for this position;
• 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 private sector donors in the Netherlands;
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) would be an asset;
• Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of the Netherland’s fundraising environment, in particular Private Sector Partnerships and Philanthropy, focused on corporates and/or major donors;
• 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 details;
• 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 service‑oriented attitudes;
• Excellent social and communication skills;
• Strong writing skills;
• Fluency in Dutch and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential.

Conditions

The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in the Hague, in the Netherlands. 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 of 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part‑time working arrangement (minimum 80%) is possible, upon further agreement with the selected candidate.

Salary

The salary is between € 6,003 and € 6,956 gross and is in line with the local NO (National Officer) salary scale of the United Nations.

Location

The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in the Hague, in the Netherlands. Remote No

Eligibility and rights

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.

Other information

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.

Why a career with UNHCR?

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. 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.