UNHCR PSP Assistant Job 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

UNHCR is recruiting a PSP Assistant to support its Private Sector Partnership (PSP) face-to-face fundraising programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role covers donor support, data reporting, administration, vendor monitoring and fundraising operations.

Job Summary

About UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) works to protect refugees, displaced people and other persons of concern around the world. Its Private Sector Partnership programme develops funding and public engagement through individual donors and other private-sector channels.

In Malaysia, the PSP programme uses face-to-face fundraising and other channels to build regular donor support. The programme also helps increase public awareness of refugee issues and UNHCR’s work.

Available Position

The PSP Assistant will support the day-to-day administration and monitoring of UNHCR’s face-to-face fundraising programme. The role involves working with internal teams and external partners while helping the PSP unit maintain accurate reports and operational records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting relationships with external partners and internal teams involved in face-to-face fundraising.
• Consolidating data and reports from external partners and internal operations.
• Monitoring programme KPIs and fundraising targets against annual plans.
• Helping organize face-to-face fundraising training and engagement sessions.
• Supporting fundraiser recruitment, site planning, location planning and field execution.
• Assisting with fundraising materials, assets and equipment.
• Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI reports.
• Supporting income and cost budget monitoring.
• Tracking purchase orders, invoices and procurement activities.
• Providing other administrative support assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education or university-level education in communication, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of sales or direct marketing experience with a high school diploma.
• No prior experience required with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with people from different backgrounds.
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret performance reports.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Telemarketing experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of refugee issues or UNHCR is an advantage.
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are an advantage.
• Mature, polite and able to work effectively as part of a team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UNHCR recruitment process and submit their application before the closing date. Applicants should review the vacancy requirements carefully and provide accurate information about their education and relevant experience.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is October 13, 2026.

Conclusion

The UNHCR PSP Assistant role offers an opportunity to support fundraising operations that help strengthen assistance for refugees and other persons of concern. Candidates with administrative, sales, direct marketing, reporting or donor engagement skills can consider this opportunity in Kuala Lumpur.