Overview
Supports the implementation and monitoring of UNHCR’s livelihoods and economic inclusion interventions. Contributes to market-oriented skills development, entrepreneurship support, and financial inclusion initiatives.
Tasks Summary
- Explore partnerships to facilitate economic inclusion.
- Support assessment of the legal framework for the right to work.
- Build on UNHCR databases for information sharing and coordination.
- Conduct assessments on local economies and funding opportunities.
- Provide technical assistance on market-based livelihoods interventions.
- Support identification and management of risks and opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in implementing livelihoods / economic inclusion programmes in displacement or development settings, including skills development.
- Familiarity with UNHCR Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) approaches is a strong advantage.
- Experience working with implementing partners, including activity monitoring, deliverable verification, and budget tracking at project level.
- Understanding of market systems and regulatory environments affecting refugees’ access to employment, financial services, and self-employment opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fluid operational contexts.
- Experience in UNHCR’s programme management tools.
Qualification Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with 1 year relevant experience; or Graduate degree with no experience; or Doctorate degree with no experience.
- Field(s) of Education: Business Management, Socio-Economics Development, Economics, International Economics, Rural Development, Financial Management or other relevant field.
