United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNOPS
Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy
Notice No.: LICA/RSH/16/005
Title
of Post: Assistant PSFR Officer
Level: LICA-8
Contract
Type: Local
ICA
Location: Regional Service Centre, Nairobi
Closing
Date: 05/05/2016
Organizational
Context (role
of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, it’s external
/ internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which
it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercise
by the incumbent)
Under the supervision of the PSFR Senior Manager.
Under the supervision of the PSFR Senior Manager.
The
incumbent will be part of the Public Sector Fundraising (PSFR) team in Nairobi,
working closely with the PSFR Senior Manager, leading PSFR in Africa.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
(Concise
and detailed tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken)
The
main duties and responsibilities of this position are to:
- Contribute
to the development and execution of the private sector fundraising
strategy for UNHCR in Kenya.
- Contribute
to the development and execution of a communication and branding strategy
to engage donors, increase awareness and promote a better understanding of
UNHCR and refugee issues.
- Ensure
that the PSFR programme in Kenya adheres to PSFR reporting requirements
with regard to the annual plan and Income Growth Fund.
- Undertake
high quality research to identify prospects from corporate, foundations
and major donors'
- Maintain
close dialogue with and provide information to relevant donors on UNHCR
operations and financial requirements including responding to donors'
requests for information on ad hoc basis.
- Keep
management informed about relevant local developments .
- In
collaboration with the National PI Officer, Keep abreast of developments
on UNHCR’s work both in the country and worldwide and support as requested
with response to queries for information on all aspects of the
organisation’s work.
- Oversee
the PSFR supplier arrangements and contracts in the Office.
- Provide
guidance and support to the Private Sector Fundraising Assistants.
- Any
other tasks as requested
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
(List
of education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual
contractor)
- University
degree (BA) in communication, marketing, social sciences and or other
related discipline;
- Minimum
of 4 years of relevant job experience with private sector fundraising and
communication at a managerial level.
- Proven
ability to meet fundraising targets.
- Proven
expertise and up-to-date knowledge in existing and new PSFR techniques
including direct marketing and direct response fundraising, telemarketing,
monthly donor programmes such as face-to-face, mass appeals, major donor
fundraising, e-fundraising and emergency fundraising.
- Current
market knowledge of PSFR in Kenya essential.
- Experience
with Major Donor Fundraising and corporate fundraising is preferable.
- Experience
in the media sector with Public Relations or as a journalist is an asset.
- Experience
as a copywriter for magazines, and or websites is an asset.
- Experience
working for an INGO in the humanitarian field is preferable.
- Excellent
presentation skills in English, experience with press conferences
preferable.
- Affinity
with new media and excellent computer skills with specific focus on
preparation of website/pages.
- Well-articulated,
good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to deal
with persons of different cultural and educational backgrounds
- Knowledge
of other UN languages desirable.
Key Competencies:
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to perform the assignment)
Candidates
may also be tested on relevant managerial and cross function
competencies. Examples are listed below:-
Managerial Competencies
- Judgement
& Decision Making
- Strategic
Planning & Vision
- Managing
Resources
Cross – Functional Competencies
- Analytical
Thinking
- Planning
& Organizing
- Change
Capability and Adaptability
Submission of Applications
This vacancy is open for qualified Kenyans ONLY.
Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Important: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc and attach it to their application for the position.
Applications should be send to: KENRHHR@unhcr.org
Or hand delivered to UNHCR Regional Service Centre, 1st Floor, APHRC Campus, Manga Close, Off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru.
Or posted to
The Senior Admin/Finance Officer,
UNHCR Regional Service Centre,
APHRC Campus – Manga Close,
Off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru,
P.O. Box 43801 - 00100,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Please quote Reference: LICA/RSH/16/005.
Please quote Reference: LICA/RSH/16/005.
Candidates should also submit copies of academic Certificates from the relevant institutions.
Refugees – who cares? We Do.