Partenariats entreprises, mécénat et philanthropie - CDI

Context:

UNHCR’s Private Sector Fundraising Service (PSFR) plays a crucial role in helping expand the organization’s funding base, while ensuring a sustainable and predictable stream of income. Although currently representing a small portion of UNHCR’s overall revenues, the contribution from the private sector is nonetheless significant and rapidly increasing: in 2015, this income amounted to more than USD 284 million. PSFR focuses on two main income pillars (leadership giving and individual giving) and is committed to further expand digitally. Since 2013 in France, donor’s portfolio have grown and PSFR aims to cultivate and secure new strategic partnerships with LG donors as well as explore and develop new income streams such as digital fundraising and direct marketing.

Under the supervision of PSFR Officer in Paris and Senior Global PSFR officer, the Associate Private Sector Fundraising officer will play a key role in the further increase of private sector fundraising income in France and Monaco. Based on PSFR Global strategy, S/he will be responsible for Leadership Giving fundraising - Corporates, Major donors, HNWI and foundations - including new business development; maintaining and managing a prospect pipeline and global/national accounts cultivation and management. The Associate PSFR officer will be part of the PSFR global team and is expected to work closely with PSFR officer, Senior Public Information Officer and the Branch Office Paris; the Senior Global PSFR Officer and the rest of the PSFR network in the region and in HQs.

The main tasks and responsibilities of the Associate PSFR Officer (LG) will be to:

• · Increase PSFR income through the development and cultivation of leadership giving donors in France;
• · Manage corporate and foundation screening of any new partners wanting to enter into a relationship with UNHCR
• · Develop and maintain close relations with a minimum of 30 identified corporates in France
• · Implement a private foundations fundraising strategy in France and in Monaco and build a prospect pipeline
• · Manage and develop existing accounts for major corporates and foundations in France & Monaco
• · Maintain and manage a full prospect pipeline, including commissioning or performing prospect research as necessary and moving prospects along the donor development cycle using moves management.
• · Communicate accurate and timely information on UNHCR's programs and activities, in conformity with the organization’s financial needs and priorities, to prospective and current donors.
• · Draft compelling proposals for submission to corporates, trusts, foundations and High Net Worth Individuals
• · Ensure timely and accurate reporting on implementation of funded projects, by obtaining and compiling information from relevant services within UNHCR (HQ PSFR Thematic Unit, desks, and field offices).
• · Develop appropriate solicitation, cultivation and stewardship materials
• · In co-operation with the other members of PSFR, PI and External Relations Section, develop and support activities/events within the framework of PSFR projects with supporters and partners that will promote refugees and UNHCR's visibility and awareness in France and Monaco
• · Serve as liaison and focal point for all communication and issues concerning the corporate sector and foundations in France and advise the supervisor.
• · Assist the global PSFR team in the adaptation, testing and/or development of activities and tools that support private sector fund raising efforts, including online and direct marketing activities in the future
• · Represent UNHCR/PSFR France in meetings with prospective and current partners to promote an accurate understanding of UNHCR's work and its financial and other needs.
• · Develop initiatives with corporates to: obtain financial support for projects; develop stand-by emergency agreements for mobilizing support, both technical and financial; and encourage employee-giving and cause-related marketing as appropriate.
• · Ensure that the proper reporting framework is in place to measure and monitor progress and provide regular reports and analysis on the progress of LG donations and pledges.
• · Provide French perspective and plan for LG activities
• · Liaise with the PSFR Officer on any fundraising opportunity that could be undertaken by the PSFR France
• · Perform any other tasks as required.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• · Proven 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.
• · Good knowledge of the French private sector fundraising environment
• · Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) in French and English.
• · Excellent analytical skills and strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written). · A good communicator with interpersonal skills to deal with persons of different cultural and educational backgrounds.
• · Excellent computer skills with Word, excel, powerpoint. Required Competencies
• · Experience in managing and prospecting corporates, major donors or HNWI accounts.
• · Experience in marketing or communication/advocacy.
• · Proven experience in preparing and developing plans for annual income growth and to reach targets · Fluency in French and English are essential. Desirable qualifications: Working experience with an INGO in the humanitarian field is an asset. A flexible and outgoing team player with service oriented attitudes. Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities, particularly at field level would be an asset

Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

Education Advanced university degree in business/marketing, communication or a related discipline. 

At least 5 years’ previous relevant work experience with private sector fundraising experience with corporates, major donors or foundations in a not-for-profit organization or an international organization or a marketing/fundraising consultancy firm

Application: 

Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation and Personal History Form (P11), to DENCODERHR@unhcr.org indicating “Associate PSFR Officer LG – Paris” in the subject of the email.

P11 forms are available on www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc 

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 31 July 2016