Hardship LevelB
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeNOC
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2024-01-01
Job Posting End DateDecember 10, 2023
Standard Job Description
Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer has a key role to play in aligning livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR), which underscores the need to mobilize additional actors and to adopt a whole-of-society approach to strengthen refugee self-reliance and help ease pressure on host countries. Promoting economic inclusion of refugees is a key development area that will enable the achievement of these objectives and contribute to the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals.
Leveraging the growing global momentum, UNHCR is working to translate the objectives of the GCR into impactful results for persons of concern (POC), including through follow-up on pledges made through the 2019 Global Refugee Forum. Contributing to this global roll-out of the GCR, the Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer, with direct support from the Senior Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer in the Regional Bureau and the global support of the Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Unit in the Division of Resilience and Solutions (DRS), works towards the following objectives: 1) improve the enabling environment for refugees to work through advocacy on the right to/at work, access to economic opportunities and services;
2) seek new and strengthen existing partnerships including with the private sector, development actors, government institutions and specialized agencies to advance economic inclusion of refugees; and
3) enhance ongoing livelihoods and economic inclusion programming through evidence-based and market-driven approaches to improve economic inclusion outcomes.
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer should be proactive, always looking for new opportunities, and persuasive in mobilizing donors and new partners around new models of economic and social integration. The incumbent will play a role in formulating interventions that position UNHCR a key catalyst for livelihoods and the economic inclusion of refugees.
S/he will interact with both internal and external counterparts. The incumbent will work closely with multi-functional teams on matters including but not limited to protection, education, cash, partnerships, research and analytics, GBV, solutions, complementary pathways and more. Externally, the Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer will help promote refugees' economic inclusion through effective partnerships with relevant government line ministries, development actors, the private sector, UN agencies, international organisations and NGOs, and research institutions and universities, both at the global and country levels.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Facilitate the economic inclusion of refugees in coordination with relevant external partners such as line ministries, private sector and development actors in accordance with UNHCR Global and Country level policies, priorities, and strategies, in particular the Global Compact on Refugees.
- Strengthen partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR POC. This includes advocating with public and private sector services providers to include UNHCR POC in supporting services (business development, micro-finance, training, saving accounts, poverty alleviation and social protection, etc.).
- Build on UNHCR databases to support regular information sharing and coordination among different humanitarian, developmental and governmental stakeholders. This includes supporting the implementation of socioeconomic and wealth ranking surveys to inform targeting, monitoring and facilitation of development programmes.
- Conduct necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders, including impact assessments on local economies and surveys that help to identify investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR POC.
- Work with economic development agencies to help adapt their programmes to become inclusive of UNHCR POC and with the private sector to enhance inclusion of UNHCR POC in their labour force and supply chains.
- In case UNHCR is implementing specific livelihoods activities, strengthen, guide and monitor the livelihoods interventions to help ensure they are market-based, and that the role of UNHCR has been strategically determined in consideration of its comparative advantage vis-à-vis other partners.
- Perform other related duties as required.
In the Regional Bureaux
- Keep abreast of policy developments and situation updates in the region, and advocate towards the economic inclusion and livelihoods of PoC.
- Maintain regular communication with livelihoods and economic inclusion focal points in Country Operations in the region, identify gaps, opportunities, and provide guidance and capacity building for impactful programming.
- Coordinate relevant technical assessments and research conducted in the region and support the identification of investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC.
- Develop and mobilize partnerships for the economic inclusion and improved livelihoods of PoC.
- Facilitate coordination and mobilize resources and partnerships for the economic inclusion of PoC and their livelihoods, at regional level.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
In the Country Operations
- Work with the multi-functional team, more specifically with the Protection Unit, to assess the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work in respective host countries and recommend/implement advocacy initiatives and policy reforms to improve UNHCR POC's economic inclusion, rights and access to work.
- Manage the livelihoods and economic inclusion programme in the Operation, develop/update strategy, plan, monitor, report on and evaluate results.
- Conduct necessary assessments and research in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders, including impact assessments on local economies and surveys that help to identify investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR POC.
- Facilitate coordination and mobilize resources and partnerships for the economic inclusion of PoC and their livelihoods, at Operation level.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Business Management; Socio-Economics Development; Economics/International Economics Rural Development; Financial Management; or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
UNHCR Protection Learning Programme (PLP)
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Technical competencies in sub-sectors relevant to livelihoods programming e.g. financial inclusion, employment, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education, and training, etc. Experience in facilitating the economic inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups and managing and advising on development processes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ideally in varied field contexts. Experience in working with and developing partnerships 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. Experience in conducting sector assessments using quality social-science methods and tools, and in developing at least one comprehensive multi-year strategic plan for livelihoods support.
Desirable
Experience with UNHCR policies and standards.
Functional Skills
CO-Drafting and Documentation
MG-Project Management
SO-Networking
LV-Livelihood Project Development and Implementation
LV-Microfinance and Banking sector analysis
MG-Management Planning
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile The incumbent should have proven competencies and experience in (to be put in order of what is deemed essential and what is deemed to be an advantage):
the development, humanitarian or private sector arenas implementing economic development or poverty reduction programs.
Demonstrated experience in the development and operationalization of complex multi-sectorial strategies, including fundraising.
Multiple stakeholder management and mobilization experience (including working with the Government, development partners, NGOs, and the private sector) and leading interagency coordination and advocacy.
Proven experience in value chains, market development and managing the implementation of agriculture, livestock, enterprise development or financial inclusion projects/programs for vulnerable populations or forcibly displaced populations in Ethiopia.
Proven experience of working with or on high impact projects financed by development partners, multi-lateral development banks or donors.
Demonstrated experience of engagements with the private sector, financial services sectors and in innovation and job creation related interventions highly preferred.
Good knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation techniques and methodologies, including data analysis and reporting
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Desired languages
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Operational context
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Ethiopia is host some 942,792 refugees who predominantly reside in 21 refugee camps and three settlements and sites across the country. The main countries of origin are South Sudan (44%), Somalia (32%) and Eritrea (18%). There are also refugees living in Addis Ababa who number 76,330 and who are mostly Eritreans. Ethiopia is also host to many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The country has also faced multi-faceted challenges, including droughts, floods, desert locust invasions and various forms of conflicts. Despite the above, Ethiopia has maintained an open-door policy for those who seek safety within its borders.
Ethiopia has also committed to various international and regional instruments and has put in place progressive policies and laws that allow refugees certain rights as well as protection and opportunities for durable solutions. This includes pledges that it made at the 2019 Global Refugee Forum including to create economic opportunities for 90,000 people in the agriculture and Livestock sectors and access to tertiary education for 20,000 people. In 2019, stocktaking showed that 11% of the refugee population had accessed economic opportunities. By 2023, and despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this number has increased to 14% because of strategic partnerships and investments made under the humanitarian-development- peace nexus. Interventions have included advocacy for arable land, skills development, provision of startup kits and productive assets, enterprise development, financial services as well as access to markets.
As UNHCR Ethiopia enters into a new multi-year strategic cycle, the agency will scale up its interventions on refugee and host community economic inclusion over the next three years by partnering with strategic development and private sector actors, by advocating with and supporting Government both at federal and regional levels to include refugees into national systems (education, skills, protection, and social protection), and in ensuring that refugees receive solutions that will improve their livelihoods.
Under the Supervision of the Assistant Representative Programme, the Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer based in Addis Ababa will support the Representation Office and the Programme Unit to oversee refugee economic inclusion activities across the Ethiopia operation. The incumbent will be the Results Manager, responsible for the development of the anticipated Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion sector strategy 2024 – 2027, and its execution. S/he will interface closely with the development, protection and data teams and will horizontally oversight the activities of livelihoods focal points based at the field sub-office levels to deliver this strategy. This will include participating in multi-functional teams on Education (TVET), Cash Based Interventions (CBI), Information Management (Data and Reporting), Food Security & Nutrition, WaSH, Shelter, Energy & Environment and External Relations. At the federal level, S/he will be the liaison with the Refugee and Returnee Service (RRS) Livelihoods Team Lead to closely coordinate the livelihoods sector working group. In this regard, a good mastery of Ethiopia’s economic development priorities as well as those of development partners and the private sector will be essential. S/he will also be the face of UNHCR in its engagements in the Multi-Agency Multi-Year Prospects partnership funded by the Netherlands.
Addis Ababa is a category B duty station in UN security Level 1 with relatively calm environment with minimal reported crimes within the city. However, a sense of vigilance and alertness is required especially in view of the current situation in the country. Applicants are requested to adhere to security advisory before travelling to the country.
Addis Ababa is a family duty station, the medical facilities are moderately available with the main services being offered at the UN operated clinic which is available to all staff members and their dependents. Transportation outside the country is readily available as major airlines operate from Addis Ababa. There are schools to accommodate international students. Hotels are of international standards with recreational facilities available within the city. Addis Ababa has good working and living conditions.
The incumbent should have proven competencies and experience in (to be put in order of what is deemed essential and what is deemed to be an advantage):
Additional Qualifications
SkillsCO-Drafting and Documentation, LV-Livelihood Project Development and Implementation, LV-Microfinance and Banking sector analysis, MG-Management Planning, MG-Project Management, SO-Networking
EducationBachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Financial Management, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Rural Development, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Socio-Economic Development
CertificationsHCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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Additional InformationAn elementary or complementary written test may be conducted which will be followed by a CBI oral interview.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Functional clearanceThis position requires Functional Clearance