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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Jobslocations Kigoma, Tanzania
time type Full time
job requisition id JR2322062
Only candidates who are not nationals of the country of assignment are eligible to apply to this position
Hardship Level C
Family Type Family
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade PR3
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Professional
* Staff members will not normally serve in International Professional positions in the country of their nationality. In addition, in case of a first appointment upon recruitment, the assignment must be outside the staff member’s country of nationality.
In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of.
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Reason Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted No
Target Start Date 2023-06-24
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.
Recommended:
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-Ã -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.
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. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) 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
- Strong technical background in livelihoods programming. Experience in livelihoods programming in a repatriation context would be an advantage
- Excellent partnership building skills and experience in liaising with government, UN agencies/system and development partners
- Knowledge of UN reform processes and joint programming is desirable
- Good people and office management skills
- Knowledge of French would be an advantage
- Ability to work independently with a pro-active attitude
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Nature of Position:
Given
the complexity of UNHCR Tanzanian Operation and Tanzanian Government
decision to withdraw from Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework
(CRRF) as well as sensitivity by government officials relating most of
promotion of self-reliance of refugees as foreseen under the GCF, the
incumbent needs to be focused on maintaining good working relation with
government officials and a dynamic team maker and team player with UN
humanitarian agencies.
The incumbent is expected to support work
related to advancing collaboration with development actors.The advance
the humanitarian-development nexus, 16 UN agencies are collaboration
within the framework of an area-based programme coordinated by the
Resident Coordinator's Office, called the Kigoma Joint Programme (KJP)
which covers the entire Kigoma Region. The incumbent is expected to
closely work and coordinate with KJP Office based in Kigoma that host
community support initiatives include refugee support and create better
protection environment for refugees hosted in this region. Furthermore,
he/she will support the office in Dar Es Salaam in UNHCR's planning for
and reporting of the UNHCR activities in the UNSDCF.
The
incumbent is will furthermore support the coordination of a number of
multi-year earmarked programmes. This includes, supporting planning and
contracting, following up with sector colleagues on implementation
progress, liaison with government officials, reporting, etc. The
incumbent will also be part of the Multi- Functional Team and will
undertake all responsibilities that come with that, including
contributing to UNHCR multi-year planning and management of the
agreements with the livelihood implementing partner.
S/he is
expected to fulfil a key liaison position, engaging regularly with
government offices based in Kigoma town such as Zonal Coordinator Office
for Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Commissioner Office, as well
as the (office of the) Regional Administrative Secretary including in
matters related to the KJP. The incumbent is expected to facilitate
donor and high level missions visiting Kigoma region.
Considering
the funding challenges and restrictive government policy on economic
empowerment projects, the incumbent will interact with both internal and
external counterparts and build conducive working environment with
these stakeholders. S/he will work closely with multi-functional teams
on matters including but not limited to protection, education, cash,
partnerships, research and analytics, SGBV, solutions, complementary
pathways and more. Externally, the incumbent will identify and act on
opportunities to advance opportunities for refugees to engage in
livelihoods activities and skills development - within the prevailing
political context.
Given the fact that repatriation to Burundi is
ongoing, an important focus is on supporting discussions related to
reintegration and rebuilding livelihoods upon return in Burundi. To this
effect the incumbent will take on a lead role in the cross-border
livelihoods working group, working with other livelihoods officers in
region.
Living and Working Conditions:
The duty
station is labeled as family duty station, basic services (good standard
schools, medical services, cafes with internet services and other
provisions) are lacking. Therefore, applicants with school-going minors
(dependents) need to seriously consider their candidature.
In terms
of Security Considerations, UN Security Level-2 is currently in place,
which limits official and private road travel by staff as per the MOSS.
All official missions in Kigoma region cannot begin before sunrise and
no travel can take place after sundown. Due to acts of banditry by
unknown criminal individuals, police escorts are required as per MOSS
for travel by road between Kasulu to Kibondo and Kibondo-Nyakanazi.
Security escort is not required for travel from Kigoma town to Kasulu
and to Nyarugusu camp.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Economics (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Financial Management (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Rural Development (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Socio-Economic Development (Required)
Certifications
HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR
Work Experience
Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
Competencies
Accountability, 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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Compendium Add. 3 to March 2023 Compendium - Part B
Additional Information
Functional clearance
This position requires Functional Clearance
Posting End Date July 13, 2023.
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