August 17, 2026
H (no hardship)
Family
UNOPS LICA6
2026-10-01
Terms of Reference
PSP Benelux is looking for an enthusiastic professional to support the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) programme in the Netherlands.
Established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR works in over 135 countries to protect and care for over 84 million people. UNHCR is funded for a large part by voluntary contributions from governments with a growing portion coming from the private sector. UNHCR operates private sector fundraising programmes in over 30 markets.
In the current global context, new support for and deeper engagement in the refugee cause is essential. Particularly, expanding private sector fundraising to broaden the donor base is imperative in times of ever-growing humanitarian needs and increased competition over scarce governmental resources.
UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) plays a crucial role in helping expand the organization’s funding base, by raising funds from both individual giving and private sector sources, ensuring a sustainable and predictable stream of income.
Organizational context:
The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels. The PPH Associate is part of the PSP Benelux team and is based in the UNHCR Office located in the Hague, in the Netherlands.
The position:
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, who is able to work independently as well, with a strong interest in fundraising, to become a steady and reliable asset to the UNHCR Benelux operation within PSP Europe.
This position sits within UNHCR’s Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team (PPH) in the Netherlands, which aims to raise funds from Foundations, Major Donors and Corporations in the Netherlands to support UNHCR’s work.
PSP Benelux has a growing portfolio of PPH donors and prospects. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to support the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) programme in the Netherlands.
Under the supervision of the Associate PSP Officer (PPH), the PPH Associate will provide support to the PPH fundraising colleagues on strategic partnerships with corporates, (U)HNWI and foundations as well as communications support for PPH audiences with the aim to help secure income for UNHCR programmes. The PPH Associate is expected to work closely with the Netherlands PSP team, Branch Office NL and the rest of the PSP network as required.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Associate PSP Officer (PPH), the main tasks and responsibilities of the PPH Associate will be to:
Internal Reporting
Coordinate all reporting and admin related activities, including database management, quarterly reporting, monthly meetings, support in offline finance and procurement, earmarking;
Proposals & External reporting
Support the team in the development of strong proposals and reports for existing donors and new prospects;
Campaigns & Events
Support the team in the development of PPH campaigns, including the End of Year Campaign and the World Refugee Day Campaign;
Coordinate and organize PPH events;
Communication
Support the team in the development of PPH communication activities, e.g. procurement, contact with suppliers, media traffic, etc.;
Support with the preparation, editing and production of communication materials for PPH target audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels, ensuring highest quality standards;
Help monitor the implementation of PPH communications projects and adjust accordingly;
Due Diligence
Work within UNHCR’s due diligence screening policy and processes for PPH collaborations;
General
Support with preparations of meetings with donors and prospects, by preparing and writing briefings, talking points and presentations;
In addition, the PPH Assistant will provide ad hoc support, as requested.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required:
The ideal candidate will be required to have:
Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) preferably with UNESCO accredited HBO+/University degree (considered as an asset) in Marketing, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field;
Minimum 3 years of previous working experience relevant to the function or minimum 2 years of relevant working experience with Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in the field(s) relevant to the function;
Proven experience of providing support in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors in the Netherlands;
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) would be an asset;
Experience with an international (humanitarian) NGO or UN organization would be an asset;
Good knowledge of the Dutch fundraising environment, in particular Private Sector Partnerships and Philanthropy;
Affinity with the work of UNHCR and committed to a better world for refugees;
Demonstrated ability to work in a structured way and having an eye for details;
Enjoys (re)searching opportunities, can work independently and takes things up quickly;
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;
Ability to explain complex issues to donors and present the organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner;
A flexible team player with a service-oriented attitude;
Excellent social and communication skills;
Strong writing skills;
Fluency in Dutch and English (oral, written, comprehension) is essential.
Conditions:
The successful candidate will be based with the team in UNHCR’s office in the Hague, in the Netherlands.
The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until end of the year, with possibility of renewal on a yearly basis. It is a full-time role of 37. 5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time working arrangement (minimum 80%) is possible, upon further agreement with the selected candidate. The salary is between € 4,747 and € 5,670 gross and is in line with the local GS (General Service) salary scale of the United Nations.
Application process:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stages of the recruitment process. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take a written test and an interview. In the complementary test technical competences will be tested. The test will be in Dutch and/or English.
Interested candidates are advised to consult UNHCR website How to apply | UNHCR which provides guidance and details on the application process.
In case of unexpected technical problems during the application process, candidates should direct their questions to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org, who can provide further technical support.
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