UNHCR’s Private Sector Fundraising Service (PSFR) plays a crucial role in helping expand the organization’s funding base, while ensuring a sustainable and predictable stream of income. Although currently representing a small portion of UNHCR’s overall revenues, the contribution from the private sector is nonetheless significant and rapidly increasing: in 2011, income amounted to more than US$ 100 million. UNHCR’s private sector fundraising focuses on two main income pillars: leadership giving and individual giving.

PSFR is looking for a variety of global fundraising experts. These experts will contribute to the building of an improved capability to manage, support and deliver fundraising services. More specifically, PSFR is currently recruiting for the following positions:

In Europe:

  • Deputy Head of Service (PSFR), P5 in Geneva, Switzerland;
  • Senior Global PSFR Officer (Capacity Development), P4 in Rome, Italy;
  • Fundraising Policy Officer, P3 in London, United Kingdom;
  • PSFR Officer, P3 in Stockholm Sweden;
  • Global PSFR Officer (Leadership Giving), P3 in Budapest, Hungary;

In other parts of the world:

  • Senior Global PSFR Officer (Americas), P4 in Panama City, Panama;
  • PSFR Officer, P3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;
  • Regional PSFR Officer, P3 in Washington, USA;

We offer an exciting and wide-ranging function at the forefront of humanitarian assistance impacting on UNHCR’s global operations, on the basis of a UN type employment contract and benefits.

Applications: Complete job descriptions of the above positions as well as details on how to apply are available on the UNHCR website at: www.unhcr.org/careers.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 April 2012

UNHCR aims for workforce diversity and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Acknowledgments will only be sent to short-listed candidates under serious consideration.