Private Sector Partnership Officer, UNOPS LICA-10/NO-C, Singapore (home-based)

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time position under Local Individual Contractor Agreement (UNOPS) within the Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP), Division of External Relations in our Asia Regional Office based in Singapore.

• Title: PSP Officer (Singapore)
• Duty Station: Singapore (home-based/must reside in Singapore)
• Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
• Contract Type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (UNOPS LICA-10/NO-C)
• Closing date: 12 September 2021
• Start date: 1 October 2021

Organisational context

The contractor will be engaged by UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) in Singapore.

The PSP Officer (Singapore) will play a key role in increasing Private Sector fundraising income in the country in particular from Private Partnerships and Philanthropy sources (PPH) i.e. corporations, foundations and High Net-Worth Individuals.

In order to carry this out, the contractor will lead a team in Singapore and work under the supervision of the Asia Regional team in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of PPH prospects and donors. S/he will report directly to the PPH Officer. Under her functional supervision, the PSP contractor will manage all fundraising activities related to Private Partnership Philanthropy and Individual Giving in Singapore. Primary focus will be to generate additional income from major donors, philanthropists, foundations and corporations in support of UNHCR’s activities worldwide.

The position

For those activities that relate to Individual Giving programmes, the PSP Officer, alongside other colleagues in Singapore, will work closely with the digital team in Bangkok (and Copenhagen if needed). S/he will bring market knowledge and connections; the Bangkok team will help and support with marketing and technical experience. The PSP Officer will be part of the PSP team in Singapore and in the region and is expected to work closely with the PPH staff in Bangkok and in Copenhagen when working on PPH issues.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the PPH Officer, the individual contractor will assist in the following:

• In close coordination with the PSP Asia Regional team, the contractor will assist in the implementation of the UNHCR PPH Strategic Plan for Asia and the Pacific;
• Identify and analyze private philanthropy trends in Singapore and the region and provide regular updates on the developments that are relevant to the delivery and success of UNHCR’s own strategic plan;
• Explore and identify potential and innovative sources of funding and partnerships from individuals, foundations and corporations;
• Implement activities that help to grow the donor base in Singapore – this will include the participation and delivery of presentations and relevant information to increase brand awareness, attendance at networking events; and memberships into relevant groups/ entities that provide access to new prospective donors;
• Execute a sustainable communications plan that keep donors and other contacts updated of UNHCR’s progress of work and other relevant information;
• Forge beneficial and long lasting partnerships and relationships with existing donors that include sustainable stewardship strategies and activities;
• Meeting income targets set for the local market and increasing the network of supporters and donors.
• Develop and assume responsibility for the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase income from Private Sector prospects in Singapore, under the guidance of the Regional PSP Officer (Asia & Pacific),
• Manage potential private sector fundraising donors and accounts, ensuring the highest level of donor care and continued commitment to UNHCR;
• Support global and regional partnerships,
• Develop current and explore additional sources of funds from other sources to increase level of funding

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

Completion of an advanced university degree (MA/BA) in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Political Science or other related discipline

b. Work Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of work experience with Bachelor’s degree, 5 years with Master’s degree and 4 years with PHD of professional work experience with international private sector fundraising experience in a not-for-profit organisation or an international organisation.
• Experience with developing and implementing plans and budgets.
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets and negotiate and secure corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Proven track record with building and maintaining long term Private Partnerships and Philanthropy.
• Proven experience in managing high level meetings in combination with excellent presentation and communication skill.
• Proven ability in understanding how to reconcile the needs of the organization with those of the external stakeholders.
• Provide ability to write, draft, and edit letters, proposals, appeals, reports, acknowledgements, briefings, and donor correspondence when appropriate and ability to explain complex issues to external donors and present the organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner.

c. Key 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
• Experience in Fundraising/Marketing principles and good knowledge of the Asian fundraising environment
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) in English.
• Excellent computer skills with Word and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, and strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
• Working experience with an INGO in the humanitarian field is an asset. A flexible and outgoing team player with service oriented attitudes.
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills to deal with persons of different cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Experience in marketing or communication/advocacy.
• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities, particularly at field level.

Location

The successful candidate will be based in Singapore.

Conditions

The start date is 1 October 2021. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 09:00hrs to 18:00hrs Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).