Overview
The Senior Fundraising Assistant (PPH) will support the UNHCR France operation within PSP Europe, focusing on increasing private sector fundraising income by cultivating existing partners and securing new strategic accounts.
Tasks Summary
- Manage a full prospect pipeline, including research and building relationships with philanthropists.
- Develop brand-compliant reports, proposals, and pitches for PPH partners and donors.
- Develop cultivation plans and stewardship materials for existing supporters.
- Communicate accurate and timely information on UNHCR's programs and activities to donors.
- Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policy and processes.
- Support the implementation of UNHCR campaigns for PPH donors.
- Develop strategic and tactical responses to PPH prospects during humanitarian emergencies.
- Stay aware of the fundraising and business environment to develop new opportunities.
- Build collaboration with PSP teams and the Representation in France.
- Perform any other tasks as required.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of previous working experience relevant to the function or minimum 1 year of relevant working experience with a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
- Private sector fundraising experience with corporates and foundations in a not-for-profit organization or an international organization or a marketing/fundraising consultancy would be an asset.
- Knowledge in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), marketing or communication/advocacy.
- Current knowledge of private sector fundraising techniques.
- Experience in developing a corporate partnership and foundations grant programs.
- 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 landscape.
- Proven track record of securing new corporate/NGO partnerships.
- Working experience with an INGO in the humanitarian field is an asset.
Qualification Requirements
• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) preferably with UNESCO accredited university degree (considered as an asset) in Business/Marketing, Communication, International relations, or a related discipline.
