Established in December 1950, the UN Agency for Refugees (UNHCR, aka ACNUR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees. In more than five decades, UNHCR has helped more than 68 million people restart their lives. Today, UNCHR staff in more than 130 countries continue to help and protect millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people.
In Brazil, UNHCR has maintained an office since 1982. In 2014, the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) program came into inception in Brazil and is based in Sao Paulo. With seven full-time fundraisers, the PSP office is set to meet ambitious results in 2019.
One of our key priorities is to accelerate the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) programme as there is significant opportunity to raise more funds from foundations, corporations and major donors in Brazil. To achieve this goal, PSP is hiring an PPH Backend Associate who will support the donor acquisition activities led by the Assistant PSP Officer (PPH).
Reporting directly to the Assistant PSP Officer (PPH) in Brazil, we are seeking a dynamic, proactive and creative team player who will be responsible for setting up and managing a robust backend for the acquisition, cultivation and stewardship of corporate groups, foundations and high net-worth individuals (HNWI) against an ambitious target. Based in Brasilia, the PPH Backend Associate will be a key actor in the coordination between PSP Brazil, PSP Global, PSP Regional offices, UNHCR Brazil Branch Office and Field Offices. This position is key for the development of private sector fundraising for UNHCR in Brazil. National and International travel may be required.
Required Competencies:
Key Competencies
– Experience with fundraising from corporations and other private sector donors (foundations and
HNWIs) or managing PPH fundraising backend
– Attention to details, high accuracy and result oriented
– Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills as a team player – Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of donor information
– Able to work independently and under pressure
– Proficiency in written and spoken English and Portuguese
– Customer service oriented
– Capacity to analyze data
– Data-driven
– Creatively seeks solutions
– Interest in the humanitarian activities or international organizations
Cross-Functional Competencies
– Analytical Thinking
– Planning and Organizing
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
– 6-10 years of relevant work experience with adv/training certificate
– 2+ years cumulative experience in fundraising from corporations and other private sector donors
(foundations and HNWIs) or managing PPH fundraising backend
– Demonstrated ability to produce engaging communications materials which explain complex issues
and present the organization and its diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner.
– Proven experience in producing fundraising events
– Demonstrated knowledge of the Brazilian PPH market (corporate, foundations and HNWIs)
– Experience in prospect research
– Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
– Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for projects and to complete them in a timely
manner.
– Strong team player who also works well independently
– Ability to use contact management database and to present and interpret data for monitoring purposes
– Strong computer skills, using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), GSuite (Google products), internet, databases and communications and social media tools
– Excellent writing, translation and communication and presentation skills
– Excellent English and Portuguese language skills
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
– Experience with donor file upgrade and middle/major donor programs
– Demonstrated knowledge, understanding appreciation of diversity and social inclusion
– Strong organizational abilities and ability to adapt to change
– Ability to prioritize and multi-task at an intermediate level with strong attention to detail
– Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
– Ability to work with confidential information with discretion
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.
Submission of Applications:
Candidatos(as) interessados(as) devem enviar e-mail para brabrhr@unhcr.org até o dia 05 de abril de 2020, seguindo as orientações do Termo de Referência.
