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 Bureau
• 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 Operation
• 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/NO

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

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Desired languages

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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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 economic empowerment intervention to CRRF, 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. After government withdrawal from CRRF, 16 UN agencies have initiated new intervention known as Kigoma Joint Programme (KJP) which covers the entire Kigoma Region with its main office in Kigoma town. 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. S/he is expected to coordinate with government offices based in Kigoma town such as Zonal Coordinator Office for Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Commissioner Office, facilitate donor and high level missions visiting Kigoma region. Considering the funding challenges and restrictive government policy on economic empowerment projects, having very good planning knowledge, 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 help promote refugees ' economic inclusion through effective partnerships with relevant government line ministries, development actors, the private sector, UN agencies, international organizations and NGOs, and research institutions and universities, both at the global and country levels. The incumbent needs to be a dynamic team player, therefore, good planning, managerial, leadership skills and maturity in communication and decision making are very essential attributes. S/he should need to coordinate a consultative process through Offices in the region with government counterparts, partners and develop and implement the solutions strategies which cascade down from Representation Office to field level and also contribute input for the development of such strategy at country level.

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

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: Financial Management (Required), BA: Rural Development (Required), BA: Socio-Economic Development (Required)

Certifications

HCR Protection Learning Progra

• 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