Private Sector Communications Officer

The Private Sector Communications Officer is the lead focal point at PSP Asia for marketing and fundraising communications related to Individual Giving and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy. The postholder will contribute to the strategic goals of PSP in the region through the strategic planning, development and delivery of communications and marketing strategies, assets, tools, resources, and guidance for Individual Giving and partnerships with companies, foundations and high-net worth individuals - to increase brand awareness, trust, engagement, and ultimately accelerate income for UNHCR. This marketing, fundraising communications and external engagement support will enable private sector fundraisers in Asian markets to strengthen IG programs, as well as the cultivation and retention of the donor base; reach out to new potential private sector prospects; engage new partners; cultivate, grow and strengthen existing partnerships; and develop high-quality donor-facing engagement products, including proposals, concept notes, investment cases, pitch decks and donor reports. The postholder will contribute to the development and implementation of a content strategy for PSP in Asia & Pacific, with an eye to strengthening online communications, brand awareness, public and supporter engagement. This entails identifying appropriate stories, messages, formats, platforms, and partners in line with the key priorities and audiences for the Division of External Relations (DER). The postholder will also lead the preparation, editing and quality assurance of briefing notes, talking points and background materials for senior management engagements with private-sector partners, ensuring clear, consistent and strategically aligned messaging. The incumbent reports to the Chief of PSP Asia and will work in close collaboration with income streams within the IG section and PPH section, also liaising frequently with internal and external stakeholders, including PPH donors, IG contractors and teams, and communication agencies. S/he will coordinate closely with colleagues in Global Communications and other key stakeholders across DER such as Goodwill Ambassadors, Crisis Communications, Emergencies and External Engagement Section, Brand units and the Partnership Support Unit (PSU). The incumbent will also work closely with the Asia Regional Bureau, country operations, External Engagement, and Public Information colleagues to obtain timely inputs and ensure the accuracy, completeness, clearance and strategic alignment of donor-facing and senior management materials with UNHCR standards, donor expectations, protection principles and overall communication objectives in Asia & Pacific. How to apply For more information on the vacancy and for applying, please visit the following link: