UNHCR
AssociateDonorRelationsOfficer
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“Associate Donor Relations Officer at UNHCR. Skills: Donor Relations, Resource Mobilization, Fundraising, External Engagement, Partnerships. Assist in maintaining close dialogue with, and providing information to, donor governments on UNHCR operations and financial requirements, including in response to donor governments' ad hoc requests for information.. Keep abreast of UNHCR's operations worldwide, with a specific focus on high-profile and emergency situations, to be able to serve donors' infor”
What You'll Achieve.
Securing additional Government, and pooled funding.; Maintaining a close dialogue with government and other partners.; Identifying additional funding opportunities.; Leading the preparations of project proposals and reports.; Ensuring that donor requirements are met.
Industry & Context.
Forward-thinker and solutions-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree, International Political Social Journalism; Public or other relevant field., Experience in external engagement with donors, UN agencies, partners, governments., Professional work experience in field operations., Knowledge of UNHCR's operational arrangements, its relief programmes, the funding needs and priorities., Fluency in English, Korean citizenship, Fluency in Korean, Completion of university with a Bachelor’s degree, TOEFL iBT 100 or TEPS 430 or IELTS 7 or TOEIC 900, Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December, 2026, Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it., Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application., A complete application in English, including a Letter of Interest, A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English, issued by the Korean Government, A copy of university degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) certificate in English, A copy of English proficiency test certificate, Scanned copies of Certificate of Employment, including information such as the period of employment, organization, department/unit, position/title, and duties/responsibilities, in English, Certificate of Korean Military Service in English (for male applicants who have completed national military service), Certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English (for low-income applicants), Certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English (for persons with disability)
Nice to Have
UNHCR fund-raising and programme management experience., Good research, policy and report writing skills., Experience in managing donor relations., Understanding of the workings of major donor perspectives, requirements and standards., Familiarity with fundraising and the programmatic requirements of some of UNHCR’s donors is an asset.
What You'll Do.
Assist in maintaining close dialogue with
and providing information to
donor governments on UNHCR operations and financial requirements
including in response to donor governments' ad hoc requests for information.
Keep abreast of UNHCR's operations worldwide
with a specific focus on high-profile and emergency situations
to be able to serve donors' information needs on all aspects of UNHCR's work.
Assist in identifying and accessing new donors and funding sources as per PPFS strategy.
Assist in drafting internal and external correspondence
including briefing notes for HC
Head of PPFS to support them in negotiations and follow up of contributions with donors.
Assist in implementing and reviewing actions and strategies
and maintaining donor profiles and plans.
Monitor recording and track engagement of contributions and take necessary actions to satisfy donor requirements.
Help prepare submissions - in collaboration with respective Bureau
Divisions and UNHCR Offices - for specific funding from donors or provide other information donors may require in determining their financial/political support to UNHCR.
help Bureaux/Regional Offices/Country Operations with input for their fundraising strategies
in line with DER/PPFS strategic directions.
Arrange meetings for donors and
organize annual bilateral consultations with donor governments.
Prepare reports using UNHCR information management systems (COMPASS
Power BI - Results Data Portal and Wordkay
etc. ) as necessary in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide editorial support and facilitate the finalization of fundraising publications produced by PPFS or the Bureaux
including appeals and other reports.
Provide support and guidance to the Field on engagement in the Refugee Response Plans and Humanitarian Response Plans.
Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR's involvement at the IASC on humanitarian financing.
Perform regional focal point duties as required
including compiling funding-related TPs and background notes on the region for senior management missions and meetings with review funding updates.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.
Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work.
issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Demonstrated capacity to work closely with diverse teams and to work collaboratively would also be essential.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** June 26, 2026 **Hardship Level** B **Family Type** Family **Residential location (if applicable)** **Grade** PR2 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** Junior Professional Officer **Reason** Regular > Regular Assignment **Target Start Date** 2026-05-11 **Standard Job Description** **Associate Donor Relations Officer** Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Donor Relations Officer is part of a team that maintains proactive dialogue with governmental donors or UN agencies and organizations, as well as with the regional and local donors aiming at building relationships, raise awareness and mobilize political and financial support for UNHCR's work and priorities. The incumbent's primary role is pursuing opportunities for donor engagement, strengthening partnerships, sustaining support and fundraising opportunities. Due to the specific nature of these responsibilities, Donor Relations Officer posts are based only in Geneva Headquarters, major donor capitals or Regional Bureaux, s/he with also provide support to counterparts in Field Operations. S/he is supervised by the Senior Donor Relations Officer and receives guidance from Public Partnerships and Financing Service (PPFS) Chief of Sections and from the Head of Service. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other units within PPFS, Divisions in Headquarters or Regional Bureaux. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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