Associate Livelihoods Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Field officer of Sub Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support UNHCR in establishing and maintaining relationships with selected government entities at the national, department and municipality levels, private sector actors (companies, business associations…), academic institutions and non-governmental / civil society organizations.

• Participate in representation of UNHCR in inter-agency meetings and other coordination for a related to Livelihoods and labor market access.

• Assist in developing and implementing UNHCR’s strategy for Livelihoods and economic inclusion (including promotion of labor market access and employment, entrepreneurship, vocational training and financial inclusion) for persons of concern (Venezuelan refugees and migrants, Colombian returnees and IDPs, and host communities), including innovating and/or piloting new initiatives and activities.

• Provide knowledge management support: tracking information; monitoring implementation of project activities in close coordination with Field Offices and other units in Bogota; responding to requests; and/or drafting, contributing to and/or editing documents (reports, fact sheets, etc.) for donors, private sector actors, internal agency and/or UN system requests.

• Support the organization, logistics, communication, implementation and follow-up of advocacy and activities carried out by UNHCR in the areas of Livelihoods (including access to employment, entrepreneurship and value-chain engagement, vocational training, and financial inclusion), private sector engagement and prevention of xenophobia.

• Assist to draft, implement and/or oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Livelihoods and economic inclusion activities. In close coordination with Field Offices and other UNHCR units in Bogota, promote compliance of staff and implementing partners with global Livelihoods policies and standards of professional integrity.

• Participate in initiatives to build capacity in authorities, relevant institutions, private sector and NGOs to strengthen national related legislation that promotes sustainable Livelihoods and procedures for IDPs and Refugees

• Stay abreast of political, social, business, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on Livelihoods and economic inclusion, including opportunities for income generation.

• Other duties as requested by the UNV’s supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Business Management, Rural Development, Socio-Economics Development, Financial Management, Economics/International Economics, or other relevant field.
  • Knowledge of UN policies and procedures;
  • Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.

Required experience:

36 Months

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs

Area of expertise details:

• Minimum 3 years of Technical competencies in sub-sectors relevant to Livelihoods programming e.g. microfinance, employment, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education and training, etc.
• Experience in working with and developing partnerships with private sector, NGOs, UN organisations, and government authorities in sub-sectors relevant to Livelihoods programming e.g. microfinance, employment, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education and training, etc.
• Experience with Inter/Non-Governmental Organization (INGO/NGO);
• Field experience;
• Project Management;
• Strategic Planning;
• Networking;
• Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation;

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

You can only apply if you have created your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup

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Application deadline: 26-Jan-2021 t 23:59hrs, Germany time zone