Senior PPH Assistant

Assist in developing fundraising strategies and maintaining partnerships with PPH donors.

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Overview

Assist in developing fundraising strategies and maintaining partnerships with PPH donors.

You have:

  • Completion of university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sociology or other related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for high school diploma or minimum 1 year of experience for BA or higher.
  • Excellent written and spoken Korean language skills and excellent English language skills in Fundraising materials production and management.
  • Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences.
  • Excellent Skill for preparation of pitches, presentations, proposals, reports and any other fundraising materials targeting PPH donors.
  • Proven skills in writing, translation and communication and presentation skills.
  • Work experience in professional fundraising skills, and/or marketing skills.

Deadline for Applications

May 24, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA5Target Start Date

2026-07-01Terms of Reference

  1. General Background UNHCR Korea aims to increase financial support substantially from the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) sector encompassing Corporate, Foundation and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWIs)/Major Donors in the country, as part of the PSP strategies. This UNOPS LICA position will assist the Senior PSP Officer to develop the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy fundraising strategies and mobilize funds from the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy sector, and also maintaining the partnerships with donors

  2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment • Assist to develop fundraising proposals to the identified PPH donors in line with the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy fundraising strategies and action plans; • Assist to maintain and strengthen the partnerships with the existing PPH donors by providing daily care/support services to them; • Assist to enhance the PPH donor journey in line with the global PPH strategies and policies. • Liaise with global and regional PPH staff as well as field colleagues, when necessary to provide information and answers to the PPH donors; • Conduct preliminary due diligence screening research about potential PPH donors, and process the due diligence clearance with the focal point of the global PPH team; • Monitor market trends related to the overall PSP activities, particularly PPH sector; • Draft regular and annual reports to the PPH donors based on the global reports available for the PPH donors in timely fashion and submit the reports to the PPH donors concerned after getting clearance from the supervisor; • Process the donation receipt issuance, upon receipt of the donations from PPH donors and send it to the PPH donors in timely manner; • Process income recording • Attend local meetings, events and conferences related to the PPH activities in Korea, and assist to organize briefings, meetings and/or events for UNHCR to PPH donors; • Perform any other related duties that may be required.

  3. Monitoring and Progress Controls The individual contractor will work in the UNHCR office under direct supervision of Senior PSP Officer.

  4. Qualifications and Experience a. Education Completion of university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sociology or other related discipline.

b. Work Experience - Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for high school diploma or minimum 1 year of experience for BA or higher.

c. Key Competencies • Ability to produce high-quality written materials tailored to specific audiences • Excellent Skill for preparation of pitches, presentations, proposals, reports and any other fundraising materials targeting PPH donors. • Excellent written and spoken Korean language skills and excellent English language skills in Fundraising materials production and management • Proven skills in writing, translation and communication and presentation skills;

• Work experience in professional fundraising skills, and/or marketing skills;Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Korean,

English,

Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

No

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful fundraising proposal you developed? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and creativity in fundraising. Provide a brief overview of your proposal, the strategies used, and the outcome.
How do you maintain relationships with donors? Understanding your interpersonal skills and donor management approach is crucial. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use for enhancing the donor journey? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you conduct due diligence on potential donors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a market trend you've monitored related to fundraising? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with drafting reports for donors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a challenging situation with a donor and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prepare for a presentation to potential donors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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