Associate Donor Relations Officer

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.

Duties
- 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.
- As needed, help Bureaux/Regional Offices/Country Operations with input for their fundraising strategies, in line with DER/PPFS strategic directions.
- Arrange meetings for donors and, where applicable, organize annual bilateral consultations with donor governments.
- Prepare reports using UNHCR information management systems (COMPASS, Cloud ERP, Power BI - Results Data Portal and Wordkay, data portal, funding updates, 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 donors; 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. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
International Relations; Political Science; Social Sciences;
Journalism; Communication; Public Policy;
or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
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.

Desirable
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.

Functional Skills
MG-Resource Mobilization Techniques and Guidelines
ER-Donor Reporting and Related Tracking Systems
ER-Donor Relations - Humanitarian Financing
*CO-Strategic Communication
SO-Networking
*CO-Drafting and Documentation
CO-Reporting skills
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

This job is advertised in the frame of the JPO Programme and reserved exclusively for candidates with Korean nationality.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST

Based in the Regional Bureau for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, under the direct supervision of the Senior Donor Relations Officer, the Associate Donor Relations Officer has a key role in supporting donor engagement efforts and securing additional Government, and pooled funding. S/he maintains a close dialogue with government and other partners, identifies additional funding opportunities, leads the preparations of project proposals and reports, and ensures that donor requirements are met.

The successful candidate should have solid experience in external engagement and donor relations. S/he should possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and experience in dealing with partners diplomatically. A demonstrated capacity to work closely with diverse teams and to work collaboratively would also be essential. Familiarity with fundraising and the programmatic requirements of some of UNHCR’s donors is an asset. The incumbent is expected to be a forward-thinker and solutions-oriented.

1) General Requirements for candidates applying to the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea:

a) Korean citizenship

b) Fluency in Korean and English

c) Completion of university with a Bachelor’s degree

d) Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or

(iv) TOEIC 900

- TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘My Best Scores’ are not accepted

- IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted

- Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date

e) Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December, 2026 (born after 1st January, 1994). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: one year will be extended for those who served for less than one year; two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years; three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more.

f) Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.

g) 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.

2) Required Documents

a) A complete application in English, including a Letter of Interest

b) A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English, issued by the Korean Government

c) A copy of university degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) certificate in English

d) A copy of English proficiency test certificate

e) Scanned copies of Certificate of Employment, including information such as the period of employment, organization, department/unit, position/title, and duties/responsibilities, in English

* Note: Applicants are required to submit supporting documents for all professional experience listed in the application.

f) Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The

maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law.

g) Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean

and its unofficial translation in English

h) Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English

For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the

International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at https://unrecruit.mofa.go.kr

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel [link removed] 

Skills

CO-Drafting and Documentation, CO-Reporting skills, CO-Strategic Communication, ER-Donor Relations - Humanitarian Financing, ER-Donor Reporting and Related Tracking Systems, MG-Resource Mobilization Techniques and Guidelines, SO-Networking

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Management, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science

Certifications

Work Experience

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance