Senior PSP Assistant (Digital)

Deadline for Applications

August 30, 2026

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA5

Target Start Date

2026-09-01

Terms of Reference

1.General Background

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) activities in Malaysia in 2017 to secure financial contributions from Individual donors as well as Corporates and Foundations. The development of this market will support the global organization in expanding its supporter base, building stable and predictable income stream from the private sector within Malaysia. Ultimately, UNHCR Malaysia can provide even more support to refugees and other persons of concern.

As in other markets PSP operates in, a PSP goal in Malaysia is to establish a sustainable source of funding through monthly donors to be recruited via Digital platform (online). UNHCR operations in Malaysia, currently benefiting 180,000 refugees and other persons of concern, provides an excellent operational context to present UNHCR to the public in a compelling manner and seek financial support from individual donors in support of UNHCR programs in Malaysia and worldwide. PSP activities in collaboration with other units also contribute to raise UNHCR brand awareness and improve public perceptions on refugees.

UNHCR is now looking for a highly motivated and self-driven digital fundraising program expertise with proven track record in digital fundraising and / or direct marketing and digital marketing experience acquired in the commercial sector, to support the expansion of UNHCR digital fundraising acquisition program in Malaysia.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

a. Assist in planning and implementing online acquisition / fundraising campaigns, including but not limited to always–on search and display, crowdfunding, and social media marketing.

b. Assist in digital activities that support omnichannel efforts such as Direct Response TV fundraising, face to face fundraising and lead generation.

c. Assist in reviewing, digitizing, scheduling and adapting web content from UNHCR local and global perspectives to enrich the content and interactions of emails, web sites, mobile and social media platforms (organic and paid) i.e., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and etc., which target donors and prospects, in order to leverage the awareness, engagement, and optimize donation performance to meet with the programs’ objectives;

d. Assist in analysing and providing user journeys, mobile and social media insights, and to optimize the engagement and conversion performance and then execute the implementation to increase the acquisition and engagement programmes;

e. Assist in producing, consolidate and coordinate all digital assets between UNHCR offices and external agencies to ensure programs' execution efficiency and effectiveness in order to meet the campaigns objectives;

f. Assist in determining the promotional tactic to increase web traffic and engagement that meet the programs’ objectives and conversions;

g. Assist and coordinate procurement process and execute related administrative work that complement the above duties when necessary;

h. Assist Digital fundraising coordinator on social media monitoring and community management;

i. Assist Digital Fundraising coordinator for digital content creation and management (scheduling, monitoring, and reporting);

j. Any other responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor(s);

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

a. Monitor and analyse performance ensuring that all digital targets and key performance indicators are met or exceeded and ensuring optimal donor quality and increase lifetime value.

b. Functionally guided by PSP Digital Associate, the position will be involved in weekly work report to supervisor by PSP Officer.

c. Campaign report and evaluation to supervisor.

d. Mid-year and year-end evaluations with supervisor.

4. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education) - Completion of Secondary Education, or University degree in Communication, or Sales and Marketing, or any related field.

b. Work Experience - Minimum 2 years for High School Diploma and 1 years for BA or higher in digital marketing/fundraising. - Experience of developing and executing fundraising digital tactic and/or direct sales at a national level.

c. Key Competencies

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

- Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines required.

- Ability to engage with external vendors at a strategic and operational level and coordinating multiple stakeholders required.

- Ability to work independently without direct supervision required.

- Well experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.

- Well-articulated, good communicator at ease with persons of different cultural/educational backgrounds desired.

- Proven experience in running digital performance campaigns through search, social and display desired.

- Knowledge of mobile marketing, social media marketing, content management, digital communications, digital tracking, and analytics desired.

- Experience in digital content management (web, video, and blogs) and active management of social media community desired.

- Knowledge of refugee issues and of UNHCR or another human rights-oriented agency an asset.

- Understanding of the NGO sector and private sector fundraising an asset.

- Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia required.

- Knowledge of other UN languages e.g. Mandarin an asset, as well as Cantonese desired.

Additional Information:

This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 31/12/2026 with the possibility of extension.

The position requires fluency in English and Malay languages.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR does not sponsor work visa or work permit and applicant who is not Malaysian national should already have their status confirmed that they are able to secure a work visa at the time of the application.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between MYR 5,589.17 and MYR 7,079.58 depending on relevant experience.

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

English

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Malay

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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