PPH Associate

The PPH Associate will support the development of the Private Philanthropy team and lead efforts to expand UNHCR's Major Donor pool in China. The role involves donor acquisition, relationship management, fundraising strategy execution, and coordination of communication and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation and execution of the PPH strategy specific to philanthropy and HNWI engagement within the Chinese market.
• Lead the end-to-end development of the Major Donor programme in the China market, including donor acquisition strategies, pipeline building, and stewardship frameworks.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective Major Donors aligned with UNHCR priorities and the local philanthropic landscape.
• Take ownership of selected donor relationships across the full donor lifecycle, including prospecting, cultivation, conversion, and stewardship.
• Conduct market mapping and research to identify new donor segments, market intelligence, and fundraising opportunities.
• Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and refine donor development approaches.
• Facilitate effective information management and knowledge sharing by organizing and distributing relevant partnership and philanthropy documents and data.
• Assist with the logistics of both internal and external events, including coordinating skill-sharing sessions.
• Assist in the development of pitches, presentations, proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials.
• Work alongside administrative staff to support procurement, administrative duties, and travel arrangements for the PPH team.
• Maintain accurate and current records of partnerships and donor interactions, managing income tracking, updating internal schedules, and overseeing data management on platforms like Salesforce.
• Support the implementation of communication and visibility strategies for philanthropy and HNWI donors, including organizing content collection and preparing communication materials.
• Ensure compliance with UNHCR Due Diligence Procedures and prepare compliance reports for the global PSP team.
• Enhance UNHCR’s visibility and positioning it as the preferred organization for individuals and entities interested in supporting issues related to forced displacement.
• Assist in creating and distributing promotional materials for campaigns aimed at philanthropy and HNWI donors to ensure they align with overall objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with broader PSP market strategies and initiatives, including working on non-direct cash contributions together with IG and MVD programs.
• Undertake other related duties as needed to support the team’s overarching goals.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma.
• Completion of university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Sociology, or other related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for high school diplomas, or 2 years for Bachelor degree and above, including experience of PPH programme in corporate fundraising from UN agencies, iNGOs, international organizations, and/or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
• Excellent knowledge of UN (especially UNHCR) procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite (in particular Excel) and Powerpoint Presentation.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Work experience in professional fundraising skills, and/or marketing skills.
• Understanding about UNHCR's works and/or humanitarian issues.
• Proven skills in writing, drafting, translation and communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in research and networking with the PPH programme.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Chinese and English.

Skills

• Individual Fundraising
• UN Procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Fundraising Skills
• Marketing Skills
• Research
• Networking
• Writing Skills
• Drafting
• Translation
• Communications Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Donor Acquisition Strategies
• Relationship Management
• Fundraising Strategies
• Compliance Coordination

Languages

English, Chinese