Posted on January 30, 2013

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Senior Private Sector Fund-Raising Assistant

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking a Senior Private Sector Fund-Raising Assistant for its Regional Representation in Washington, D.C.

TITLE: Senior Private Sector Fund-Raising Assistant
CATEGORY/GRADE: General Service (GL-5)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2013 with possibility of renewal

DUTIES:

• Provide administration and day to day basic liaison with key external suppliers, such as the supplier of face to face recruitment of regular monthly donors
• Track PSFR regional reporting requirements and deadlines and assist in the compilation and completion of these reports and requests for information
• With the tools provided assist the PSFR Officer in compiling data for and tracking the financial performance of UNHCR’s fundraising activities in the region
• Provide clerical support as required for the regional PSFR function
• Draft various basic correspondence (external and internal) and components of reports, as required
• In close collaboration with National Associations and Branch Offices in the region, assist in preparing submissions for funding requests to donors, reporting to donors and ad-hoc queries from donors.
• Assist the Senior PSFR Officer in tracking donor follow up and reporting requirements and timetables
• Assist in arranging schedules, meetings for donor visits to UNHCR, and for PSFR donor missions to the field
• Undertake specific tasks required by the Service
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of the Secondary Education with a degree or post-secondary certificate/training in business administration, marketing or fundraising;
• Minimum 5 years of previous relevant job experience
• Computer skills (MS Office applications – including Excel)
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Spanish is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent writing skills
• Well organized, detail orientated and able to balance various activities on tight deadlines
• Understanding of internet marketing and marketing software helpful
• Knowledge of the United Nations and international assistance work, and specific knowledge of UNHCR programs and policies
• Shows sensitivity to the security of data and the confidentiality of donor information and internal UN communications

Application Instructions

Send cover letter, resume, and references to:

Senior Administrative/Finance Associate
UNHCR
1775 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
FAX – (202) 296-5660

E.MAIL – usawaadm@unhcr.org

DEADLINE: FEB. 24, 2013

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE