Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate
Organizational Context
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will work under the direct supervision of the (Senior) Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer. The role supports operationalizing the strategic vision to align livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR), emphasizing a whole-of-society approach to enhance refugee self-reliance and ease pressure on host countries.
Job Purpose
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will collaborate with UNHCR livelihoods partners, government agencies, private sector, and financial service providers to enhance the economic inclusion and improve self-reliance of both persons of concern (PoC) and host community members. The incumbent will explore collaboration opportunities with other UNHCR cross-cutting areas such as protection, education, cash, partnerships, research, GBV, solutions, and complementary pathways. To document good practices and generate knowledge, the Associate will work with the supervisor to build on UNHCR databases and support information sharing and coordination among humanitarian, developmental, and governmental stakeholders. The role involves mobilizing refugees and ensuring stakeholders understand the potential of economic inclusion, communicating opportunities to PoC.
Responsibilities
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate is responsible for exploring partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC, including working with economic development agencies, the private sector for labor force and supply chain inclusion, and financial service providers for financial inclusion. The Associate will collaborate with the multi-functional team, particularly the Protection Unit, to gather information on the legal framework for the right to work. Support will be provided for socioeconomic and wealth ranking surveys to inform targeting and engagement with development programs. Participation in assessments, including impact assessments on local economies and identifying investment opportunities, is required. If UNHCR implements specific livelihood activities, the Associate will provide technical assistance to ensure they are market-based and strategically aligned with UNHCR's comparative advantage. Liaising with partners and authorities on livelihoods issues under the supervisor's guidance and preparing field and other relevant reports with recommendations for interventions are key duties. The Associate will also support risk management and seize opportunities impacting their area of responsibility, reporting any risks or issues to a supervisor.
Work Experience
3 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or higher. Experience in facilitating economic inclusion of vulnerable groups, working with private sector, NGOs, UN organizations, development actors, and government authorities in relevant sub-sectors is essential. Prior exposure to UNHCR operations and knowledge of latest developments in the livelihoods sector, including SDGs and the Global Compact on Refugees, are desirable.
Skills
Facilitating economic inclusion Partnership building Private sector engagement Financial inclusion Socioeconomic surveys Impact assessments Market-based interventions Risk management Report writing Strategic planning Advocacy for socioeconomic rights