Private Sector Partnerships Officer

Company Name: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Location: Qatar

UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, is seeking an Officer to join the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Section in Doha.

The Qatar Market is the fastest growing market in the MENA region when it comes to the number of donors, donations and the amount raised in the last two years. Moreover, UNHCR partnership with Qatar Charity is just one example of the importance of strengthening PSP capacity within Qatar in order to optimize potential strategic partnerships and existing ones.

In support of the LG Programme in Qatar, Private Sector Partnership Service (PSP) needs to hire a PSP Officer, S/he will support implementation of the PSP Programme in Qatar based on the PSP Global Strategy. S/he will be responsible for new business development; maintaining and managing a prospect pipeline and account cultivation and management.

Under the functional supervision and in conjunction with the Senior PSP Officer (MENA), the PSP Officer will manage all online activities as well as explore the possibility of a digital campaign in Qatar. The PSP Officer will play a key role in testing new fundraising strategies such as raising funds from Major Donors and High-Net Worth Individuals.

S/he will be part of the PSP global team and is expected to work closely with all PSP network. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the PSP Officer will also manage relations with partners, media, contractors and suppliers for PSP Programme. S/he will be asked to provide support and guidance as well as budget advice for Leadership Giving activities in Qatar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the initiatives.

• Develop, implement and report on PSP related budgets and accounts.

• Manage events and implement the action plans in cooperation with QC.

• 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 in Qatar.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on implementation of funded projects, by obtaining and compiling information from relevant services within UNHCR (HQ PSP Thematic Unit, desks, and field offices).

• Organize and accompany donor missions to HQ or the field as required.

• In co-operation with the other members of External Relations Section, develop and support activities within the framework of PSP projects with partners that will promote refugees and of UNHCR's public awareness in Qatar.

• Represent UNHCR/PSP Qatar 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.

• Liaise with the PSP Officer (LG - Qatar) on any fundraising opportunity that could be undertaken by the regional office in its fundraising sub portfolios.

• Perform other duties when required.

To view the full job description and apply please click on the link above 'Apply on Company Website'. Deadline for applications is 14th of November 2019.

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Contract

• Job function

  Strategy/PlanningBusiness DevelopmentProject Management

• Industries

  International AffairsCivic & Social OrganizationFund-Raising