Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Assistant

Overview

Support partnerships for refugee economic inclusion and enhance livelihoods.

You have:

• 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• Experience in working with vulnerable and marginalized groups in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in working in partnership with private sector, NGOs, UN organisations, development actors, or government authorities
• Knowledge of refugee protection principles and framework.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Deadline for Applications

March 1, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA4Target Start Date

2026-04-01Terms of Reference

Termes de référence en pièce jointe.Standard Job Description

Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Assistant will be part of the livelihoods team within the Operation. 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. S/he will contribute to the objectives of the unit under the direct supervision of the (Senior) Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer. The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Assistant will participate in the collaboration with UNHCR livelihoods partners, government agencies, private sector and financial services 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 support the 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 Assistant 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 - Support the partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC. - Support work with the multi-functional team, more specifically with the Protection Unit, to compile information about the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work. - Contribute to the implementation of socioeconomic surveys to inform targeting, monitoring and facilitation of the engagement of development programmes. - Work closely with relevant teams and provide assistance on livelihoods interventions. - Contribute to the preparation of field reports and other relevant reports relating to livelihoods and make recommendations for interventions that enhance refugee economic inclusion to the designated officer. - Assist in organization of meetings, workshops and working sessions.

- 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 G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Rural Development, Financial Management, Agriculture. or other related field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Experience in working with 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, or government authorities.

Desirable Knowledge of refugee protection principles and framework. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Functional Skills LV-Partnership for Economic Inclusion IT-Computer Literacy (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.

Required Languages

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Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

IT-Computer Literacy, LV-Partnership for Economic InclusionEducation

Certifications

Agriculture - Other, Business Administration - Other, Development Studies - Other, Economics - Other, Financial Management - Other, Rural Development - OtherWork Experience

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

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