GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
Family TypeFamily<p></p><p></p>
Residential location (if applicable)
Target Start Date2025-03-16
Target End Date2025-12-31
Deadline for ApplicationsMarch 2, 2025
Standard Job Description
Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will work under the direct supervision of the (Senior) Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer. The incumbent will support in operationalizing the strategic vision to align 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.
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will collaborate closely with UNHCR livelihoods partners, government agencies, private sector and financial service providers as well as other relevant stakeholders to enhance the economic inclusion and improve self-reliance of both persons of concern (PoC) and host community members. The incumbent will also be expected to deliberately explore opportunities of collaboration with other UNHCR cross cutting areas such as protection, education, cash, partnerships, research and analytics, GBV, solutions, complementary pathways and more. To document good practices, results and to generate knowledge, the Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate will work closely with the supervisor to build on UNHCR databases and support regular information sharing and coordination among different humanitarian, developmental and governmental stakeholders. S/he will assist to mobilize refugees of different age, gender and background and to ensure that all stakeholders well understand the potential of economic inclusion of refugees and host community members, and to help communicate opportunities to PoC.
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
- Explore partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC. This includes working with economic development agencies to adapt their programmes to become inclusive of UNHCR PoC, working with the private sector to enhance inclusion of UNHCR PoC in their labour force and supply chains, working with financial service providers to enhance financial inclusion, and working with public and private sector service providers to include UNHCR PoC in supporting services (business development, micro-finance, training, saving accounts, poverty alleviation and social protection, etc.).
- 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 to inform targeting, monitoring and facilitation of the engagement of development programmes.
- Participate in necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders, including impact assessments on local economies and surveys that help to inform interventions and identify investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC.
- In case UNHCR is implementing specific livelihoods activities, work closely with and provide technical assistance on 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.
- Liaise with partners and authorities on livelihoods related issues under the technical guidance of the supervisor.
- Prepare field reports and other relevant reports relating to livelihoods and make recommendations for interventions that enhance refugee economic inclusion to the designated officer.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Management Economics Financial Management Agriculture
or other relevant field
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
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.
Desirable
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
Functional Skills
LV-Strategic Planning and Advocacy for Refugee Socioeconomic Rights
(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 ProfileOperational Context
Albania is a transit country for most persons in Mixed Movements. UNHCR in Albania provides support to the Government of Albania in all aspects of refugee protection with the aim of developing a fair, efficient, sustainable national asylum system and an environment in which refugees and asylum-seekers have strengthened access to rights as defined in international refugee law and human rights instruments to which Albania is party. In line with the Global Compact on Refugees, UNHCR works in partnership with concerned authorities, EU institutions and agencies, IOM and relevant UN agencies, civil society organizations etc.
From 2025 to 2028, UNHCR Albania will primarily revolve around the joint UNHCR-IOM EU4MIGRATION project based on the objectives of the National Strategy on Migration (2024-2030) and its Action Plan (2024-2026). The project is funded by the EU Delegation and aligned with the strategy for UNHCR’s engagement in mixed movements across the Western Balkans.
The EU4MIGRATION project will strengthen UNHCR’s advocacy role in Albania, focusing on supporting the Government in harmonizing national legislation on refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons (including those at risk of statelessness) with EU legislation and international protection standards. Moreover, the project adopts a comprehensive, long-term approach to government ownership, enhancing the management of mixed movements involving refugees and migrants. Key objectives include ensuring access to international protection for those in need, strengthening the asylum system, promoting integration, and fostering economic and social inclusion for individuals who choose to remain in Albania.
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations
Albania, as well as other countries within the region, is stable and security risks are assessed as medium low in the UN Security Level System with no known direct threats to the UN. In terms of security, it is Level 2 mainly due to earthquake hazard. The last significant earthquake -6.4 magnitude- struck the country in November 2019. Covid-19 related public measures and restrictions are similar to those of other European countries.”
Main Tasks
The selected candidate will also perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
Desired Candidate Profile
The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate is a member of a protection team. S/he reports to a Protection Officer.
The ideal candidate will have experience in livelihood and economic inclusion and strong analytical skills. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and verbal communication abilities are also crucial for this position.
Additional information
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening.
S/he must have Albanian legal residency in the country at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsLV-Strategic Planning and Advocacy for Refugee Socioeconomic Rights
Education
CertificationsAgriculture - Other, Economics - Other, Financial Management - Other, Management - Other, Rural Development - Other
Work Experience
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