Vacancy terms of reference -associate psp screening officer (cph), iica i

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Terms of Reference
Associate PSP Screening Officer (Copenhagen), IICA 1
(UNOPS)
Leadership Giving (LG), Private Sector Partnerships Section (PSP),
UNHCR Copenhagen
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seeking an Associate PSP Screening Officer
(Copenhagen), IICA 1 (UNOPS) within the Leadership Giving Section (LG) of Private Sector
Partnerships Section.
UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a
better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year,
millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and
persecution. We are in over 125 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for
millions.
Title: Associate PSP Screening Officer
Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 1 April 2018 - 31st December 2018
Contract Type: International Specialist, IICA 1 (equivalent to P2)
Closing date: 8 March 2018
Organisational context
Reporting to the Due Diligence Officer, Leadership Giving, the Screening Officer will act as one of
UNHCR’s global focal points for conducting screening research and analysis for the UNHCR’s Private
Sector Partnership network on due diligence related to the delivery of partnerships with corporations,
foundations/trusts and HNWI.

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Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Due Diligence Officer, The Associate PSP Screening Officer
will:
• Perform research and conduct screening reports as required for potential UNHCR
Partners from the Private Sector (Foundations, Corporates, HNWI)
• Screening reports should be filled out in the standard Screening report form and
shared with Due Diligence unit at HQ for review.
• UNHCR Screening Criteria must be incorporated into screening research and
analysis in order to provide comprehensive screening recommendations.
• Perform other related tasks as required
Monitoring and Progress Controls
Due Diligence
• Requested screening reports are submitted in a timely manner and suggested
screening results are reviewed and consolidated by Due Diligence officer.
• Undertake the initial and detailed screening of current and prospective partners and
donors (corporations, foundations and HNWI), including:
• Managing incoming enquiries from the PSP network regarding screening and due
diligence on prospective partners;
• Conducting additional ethical research of prospective partners based on publicly
available information, to verify compliance with UNHCR’s screening criteria and
identify potential risks, with a focus on reputational risks;
Information Management
• Maintain detailed records of screening activities, including maintaining and
periodically reviewing a central registry/database of all screened prospects and
partners, as well as prospects being considered or approached, ensuring that the
screening information is made accessible and available to the PSP network as
appropriate;
• Keep abreast of relevant business, economics, legislative, regulatory and corporate
social responsibility (CSR) developments and trends in key PSP markets.

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• Maintain strong and open communication with Screening officers (DD Unit) in
Copenhagen
Authority
• Screening reports should be filled out in the standard Screening report form and
shared with Due Diligence unit HQ for review and approval
Essential minimum qualifications and professional
experience required
• Advanced university degree in any of the following: Social Sciences, Economics,
International Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related
discipline;
• 5 years (3 years for MA degree holders) previous relevant work experience in a non-
for-profit organization and/or in a global private sector company is required.
Corporate Social Responsibility experience is an asset; Masters of Science or
International Law is preferred.
• Exposure to UN system with particular focus on screening partnerships for
humanitarian causes preferred;
Key Competencies
• Fluency English is required, second language preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively, and handle multiple priorities in
a fast-paced environment;
• Thorough knowledge of current trends and practices of public-private partnerships,
risk mitigation, corporate social responsibility, and fundraising
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational skills and time management
skills
• Attention to details, problem-solving ability and strong follow-up skills;
• Proven ability to manage confidential information
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Computer proficiency: MS Office (additional web-based computer knowledge is an
asset)

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Location
The successful candidate will be based with the UNHCR team in Copenhagen, Denmark
To apply
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation, Personal History Form (P11),
and CV to dencocmuhr@unhcr.org indicating “Associate PSP Screening Officer (CPH)” in
the subject of the email.
P11 forms are available at www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 March 2018
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Issued on 23th February 2018