Assistant PPH Officer (Corporates)
Organizational Context
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for forcibly displaced people. UNHCR works to ensure everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State. It aims to ensure safe and sustainable voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement.
Job Purpose
The Assistant PPH Officer (Corporates) role focuses on supporting UNHCR's Public Private Partnerships (PPH) initiatives, specifically engaging with corporate entities. This position is crucial for developing and strengthening partnerships with businesses to mobilize resources and expertise that align with UNHCR's mandate. The role involves contributing to the strategic direction of corporate engagement, identifying potential partners, and fostering collaborative relationships. The Assistant PPH Officer will play a key part in ensuring that these partnerships effectively support UNHCR's operations and objectives in assisting refugees and displaced populations. This involves understanding corporate social responsibility landscapes and aligning UNHCR's needs with corporate capabilities to create mutually beneficial engagements that ultimately enhance the protection and well-being of those UNHCR serves.
Responsibilities
The Assistant PPH Officer (Corporates) will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of UNHCR's corporate engagement strategy. This includes identifying and researching potential corporate partners, assessing their alignment with UNHCR's values and objectives, and contributing to outreach efforts. The role involves assisting in the cultivation of relationships with corporate stakeholders, including attending meetings, preparing briefing materials, and following up on engagement opportunities. A key responsibility will be to support the team in managing existing corporate partnerships, ensuring effective communication, and facilitating the delivery of joint initiatives. This may involve coordinating with internal UNHCR units and external partners to ensure smooth project execution and reporting. The Assistant PPH Officer will also contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of partnership impact, helping to track progress against agreed objectives and identify areas for improvement. Furthermore, the role requires assisting in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other communication materials for corporate audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with UNHCR's brand guidelines. The position may also involve supporting fundraising activities and resource mobilization efforts targeted at the corporate sector, contributing to the overall financial sustainability of UNHCR's programs.
Work Experience
Some relevant work experience in partnership development, corporate relations, fundraising, or a related field is desirable.
Skills
Partnership development Corporate engagement Relationship management Communication skills Research skills Proposal writing Reporting Project coordination Resource mobilization Stakeholder engagement