Overview
This role supports the establishment and implementation of initiatives focused on digital employment and connectivity for refugees in Rwanda, with a strong emphasis on private sector engagement and market-driven approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the establishment of the IDEA and CfR initiatives in Rwanda.
- Convene key players and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Serve as UNHCR FP in the Joint Programme on Data, Innovation and Digital.
- Oversee the design and delivery of activities spanning connectivity, digital skills, policy engagement, and employment linkages.
- Support the design, planning, and rollout of private sector connectivity partnerships.
- Track and report on progress, undertaking assessments and documenting lessons learned.
- Support operationalisation of refugee engagement mechanisms.
- Support fundraising efforts by developing pitch decks, narratives, and donor briefs.
- Represent UNHCR in strategic forums on digital livelihoods, digital inclusion and connectivity.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to link Rwanda programming to global platforms.
- Coordinate closely with UNHCR Rwanda colleagues to embed digital inclusion.
- Liaise with Innovation Service focal points.
- Support on other activities / interventions as required.
Required Experience
- Previous proven experience working on digital livelihoods, technology, telecommunications, business, economics, private sector development, or entrepreneurship required.
- Experience implementing community-facing digital livelihoods and connectivity solutions a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working with private sector actors and translating digital programmes into employment or income outcomes.
- Familiarity with connectivity and business ecosystems in Rwanda, including telecom actors, innovation hubs, and regulatory bodies.
- Strong experience in coordination, advocacy and stakeholder engagement across government, private sector, and civil society.
- Experience in the UN system a distinct advantage;
- Prior experience working with young people, especially in marginalized or forced displacement settings.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree (essential) or Graduate degree (desired) in a related discipline (Politics, Human Rights, Computer Science, Economics, Business studies, Telecommunications, Innovation, Technology, Computer Engineering etc.)
