Livelih & Econom Incl Assc

Overview

The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will support in operationalizing the strategic vision to align livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees, enhancing the economic inclusion and improving self-reliance of persons of concern and host community members.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC.
• Work with the multi-functional team, more specifically with the Protection Unit, to collect information about the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work.
• Support the implementation of socioeconomic and wealth ranking surveys.
• Participate in necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders.
• In case UNHCR is implementing specific livelihoods activities, work closely with and provide technical assistance on livelihoods interventions.
• Liaise with partners and authorities on livelihoods related issues.
• Prepare field reports and other relevant reports relating to livelihoods and make recommendations for interventions.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience

3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. Experience in facilitating the economic inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ideally in varied field contexts. Experience in working in partnership with private sector, NGOs, UN organisations, development actors, and government authorities in sub-sectors relevant to livelihood programming e.g. financial inclusion, employment, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education and training, etc. Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities. Knowledge about latest development in the livelihoods sector, including broader UN processes on the SDGs and the Global Compact on Refugees. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Qualifications

Management Economics Financial Management Agriculture or other relevant field

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