Under the supervision of the PSFR Senior Manager. The incumbent will be part of the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) team in Nairobi, working closely with the PSFR Senior Manager, leading PSFR in Africa.

1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNOPS Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy Notice No.: LICA/RSH/16/002
Title of Post Assistant PSFR Officer Level LICA-8
Contract Type: Local ICA Date of Issue 14/03/2016
Location
Regional Service Centre,
Nairobi
Closing Date
29/03/2016
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. The incumbent will be part of the
Private 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.

2.  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,expertiseand 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.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working
language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
Key Competencies:
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to
perform the assignment)
Candidates may also be tested on relevant managerial andcross 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

3. 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: KENRHPSFR@unhcr.org
Or hand delivered to UNHCR Regional Service Centre, 1st Floor, APHRC Campus, Manga
Close, Off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru. Please quote Reference: LICA/RSH/16/002.
Candidates should also submit copies of academic Certificates from the relevant institutions.
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