Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer

Organizational Context

The UNHCR office in Baga Sola, Chad, operates in a complex humanitarian context marked by armed conflict, climate change impacts, and a precarious socio-economic situation. The region hosts refugees and internally displaced persons, facing challenges with basic services and employment. UNHCR's strategy focuses on durable solutions, aligning with development programs and the Nexus coordination framework to empower the population.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer will support UNHCR's strategic vision to integrate refugees into economic activities, aligning with the Global Compact on Refugees and contributing to the 2030 Agenda. This role aims to improve the enabling environment for refugees to work, foster partnerships with the private sector and development actors, and enhance livelihoods programming through evidence-based approaches. The officer will advocate for refugee rights to work, facilitate access to economic opportunities and services, and work towards sustainable self-reliance for refugees and host communities, thereby easing pressure on host countries and contributing to broader development goals.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer will explore and develop partnerships with line ministries, the private sector, and development actors to facilitate the economic inclusion of refugees, advocating for their inclusion in services like business development and micro-finance. The role involves collaborating with the multi-functional team, particularly the Protection Unit, to assess legal frameworks for the right to work and implement advocacy for policy reform. The officer will utilize UNHCR databases to support information sharing and coordination among stakeholders, and conduct socioeconomic surveys to inform program targeting. Assessments will be conducted with public and private stakeholders to identify investment opportunities. In UNHCR-implemented livelihood activities, the officer will provide technical assistance to ensure market-based approaches and strategic positioning of UNHCR. Risk management is also a key responsibility, involving the identification and management of risks and opportunities impacting objectives, and reporting concerns to supervisors. The role requires proactive engagement in seeking new opportunities and mobilizing resources for economic and social integration models.

Work Experience

1 year of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, or no experience required with a graduate or doctorate degree. Experience in facilitating economic inclusion for vulnerable groups and partnering with private sector, NGOs, UN agencies, development actors, and government authorities in relevant livelihood sub-sectors is essential.

Skills

Strategic Planning and Advocacy for Refugee Socioeconomic Rights Project Management Networking Drafting and Documentation Facilitating economic inclusion Partnership building Socioeconomic assessment Impact assessment Risk management Market-based approaches

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