Job Description

Deadline for Applications

May 27, 2026

Hardship Level

A (least hardship)

Family Type

Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

NOB

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

National Professional Officer

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Target Start Date

2026-07-01

Standard Job Description

Associate Campaigns Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Associate Campaigns Officer contributes to the coordination and implementation of PSP Individual Giving (IG) and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) campaigns and related communications activities. The role supports the execution of campaigns, ensuring consistency of messaging and adherence to established frameworks.

The incumbent collaborates with the global PSP campaigns team, regional teams, bureaus, country offices, and partners to support the rollout of joint campaigns and ensure effective coordination across stakeholders. The role also contributes to content development and supports campaign performance monitoring by compiling, organizing, and analysing data for reporting purposes.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Implement and manage assigned fundraising campaigns and appeals to accelerate income from individual, corporate and foundation donors, and enhance trust, engagement, and brand awareness.

• Monitor campaign performance and prepare analytical reports, providing insights and recommendations to optimize results.

• Contribute to the delivery of integrated campaigns and communications across Individual Giving and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy, ensuring alignment of messaging and application of established best practices.

• Prepare regular donor reports for campaigns, including income tracking and coordination with relevant teams to incorporate impact case studies and performance insights.

• Coordinate content production processes, including consolidation of inputs, quality assurance, and timely delivery of campaign outputs, while collecting and synthesizing local market insights to inform campaign effectiveness.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective campaign delivery and alignment.

• Contribute to feasibility studies for fundraising campaigns and appeals, including data analysis and input into recommendations.

• Contribute to campaign planning and budgeting processes, including tracking expenditures and supporting financial monitoring against plans.

• Coordinate external vendors and creative agencies, monitoring delivery against agreed timelines, outputs, and quality standards.

• Contribute to the development and adaptation of fundraising products and campaign content to enhance performance and relevance.

• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision-making is risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleagues.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Fundraising; Marketing; Communication or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Not specified.

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Relevant years of experience in fundraising, including experience in the not-for-profit sector. Proven experience creating campaigns, communications and marketing initiatives. Experience of managing external agencies. Proven experience in Individual Giving fundraising. Strong project management skills including planning and schedule creation. Knowledge of marketing techniques including audience research methods. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders across functional and national boundaries. Experience of creating communities of practice to increase horizontal collaboration. Experience of multi-disciplinary project teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Organisational awareness.

Proficiency in English and in Arabic are mandatory.

Functional Skills

*PS-Multi-channel fundraising campaigns

*PS-Private sector partnerships and fundraising techniques

PS-Coordination of fundraising campaigns

ER-Thematic Fundraising

PS-Fundraising-face to face, mass appeal, digital, emergency, DRTV, etc

PS-Fundraising materials production and management

PS-Unique value proposition development for fundraising

PS-Private sector donor conversion marketing

BU-Project and Budget Coordination

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Empowering and Building Trust

Managing Performance

Judgement and Decision Making

Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies

Innovation and Creativity

Technological Awareness

Planning and Organizing

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal incumbent will have a mixture of Fundraising and Communications experience with a proven track record of leading the successful delivery of digital fundraising campaigns, along with experience in the not-for-profit sector and private sector partnerships, ideally including experience within the UN system. Experience is needed in the private sector and public engagement, campaigns, communications, content strategy, fundraising, coordination with multiple stakeholders including Headquarters, Regional Bureaux and operations, and project management. Experience in Islamic Philanthropy and familiarity with the GCC region would be considered an asset. Proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Desired languages

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

The Associate Campaigns Officer supports the coordination and implementation of PSP MENA’s Individual Giving (IG) and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) campaigns and communications portfolio. The role contributes to the effective delivery of campaigns from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and consistency in messaging.

The position supports collaboration with the global PSP campaigns team, regional teams, bureaus, country offices, and partners to facilitate the rollout of joint campaigns and optimize reach and fundraising outcomes. It also assists in content development, performance monitoring, and the generation of insights on donor behaviour to inform improvements.

By contributing to efficient coordination, resource use, and locally relevant implementation, the role supports donor acquisition, retention, and engagement, and strengthens the sustainability and continuity of campaign operations.

Living and Working Conditions:

Hot environment with extreme daily temperature fluctuations.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

BU-Project and Budget Coordination, ER-Thematic Fundraising, PS-Coordination of fundraising campaigns, PS-Fundraising-face to face, mass appeal, digital, emergency, DRTV, etc., PS-Fundraising materials production and management, PS-Multi-channel fundraising campaigns, PS-Private sector donor conversion marketing, PS-Private sector partnerships and fundraising techniques, PS-Unique value proposition development for fundraising

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Bachelor of Arts: Fundraising, Bachelor of Arts: Marketing

Certifications

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Innovation & creativity, Judgement & decision making, Managing performance, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Compendium

Additional Information

Open for Emerati nationals and candidates who holds valid residency and/or work permit upon applying.
Fluency in English and Arabic is required

Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance