Employment Opportunities with Australia for UNHCR
Positions:
Australia for UNHCR Frontliner
Australia for UNHCR Team Leader
Australia for UNHCR Frontliner
Position Description: Working in small teams, Frontliners participate in shopping centre, street and special event fundraising campaigns for the UN Refugee Agency's international humanitarian programs. Training is provided.
Hours and Locations: Hours are generally 9am - 5pm weekdays with some weekend shifts. Locations vary but are all Sydney based and easily accessible by public transport.
Experience / Attributes
Essential Attributes: Enthusiastic approach, positive outlook, professionalism, excellent communication skills.
Desirable Attributes: Previous selling or customer service experience. Previous face to face fundraising experience Interest in humanitarian / refugee issues
Terms of Appointment: Casual basis. $60k p/a OTE
Contact: Email:hr@australiaforunhcr.org.au; Contact Judy or Nadia on: 02 9276 6814 or 02 9276 6813
Australia for UNHCR Frontline Team Leader
Position Description: The Team Leader will be responsible for the direct supervision of fundraising teams participating in shopping centre, street and special event fundraising campaigns, providing on the job coaching to ensure that the teams reach sales targets as set by A4UNHCR.
Hours and Locations: Hours are generally 9am - 5pm weekdays with some weekend shifts. Locations vary but are all Sydney based and easily accessible by public transport.
Experience / Attributes
Essential Attributes Direct selling experience and proven ability to meet sales targets, Excellent communication skills, Leadership skills, Enthusiastic approach, Positive outlook Professionalism
Desirable Attributes Previous Team Leader experience in a fundraising environment, Previous face to face fundraising experience, Previous experience facilitating sales training sessions, Current NSW drivers license
Terms of Appointment: Casual basis. $80 - 100k p/a OTE
Contact: Email: hr@australiaforunhcr.org.au; Contact Judy or Nadia on: 02 9276 6814 or 02 9276 6813
Other Work
Does Australia for UNHCR offer internships?
Australia for UNHCR has a formal internship program through the Bachelor of International Studies, Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney.
Can I work for UNHCR in Australia?
The UNHCR Regional Office in Canberra accepts interns in the Legal Protection Unit and the Public Information Unit on a competitive basis. For further information and details on how to apply, email AULCA@unhcr.org or call 02 6260 3411.
Can I volunteer for work overseas?
Australia for UNHCR does not coordinate international postings. If you are interested in volunteering with UNHCR you can find more information about UNHCR internships and professional positions on the international website http://www.unhcr.org/ . The United Nations also has a volunteer arm that mobilises qualified UN volunteers and interns, and encourages people to become active in volunteering in their countries. For further information, visit the website www.unv.org
