Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring a mid-level Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer in Nairobi, Kenya, to support the strategic vision for livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts, with a focus on advocacy and partnership building.
- Role
- Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer
- Organization
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location
- Nairobi (CO), Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer will support in operationalizing the strategic vision to align livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees, focusing on advocacy, partnership building, and program implementation.
What you'll do
- Explore partnerships to facilitate the economic inclusion of refugees
- Work with the multi-functional team to assess the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work
- Build on UNHCR databases to support regular information sharing and coordination among stakeholders
- Conduct necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Provide technical assistance on livelihoods interventions
- Support the office's involvement with livelihoods and economic inclusion
What it takes
- Experience in facilitating the economic inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups
- Experience in working in partnership with private sector, NGOs, UN organisations, development actors, and government authorities
- Knowledge about latest development in the livelihoods sector
- Experience in advocacy and policy reform
- Project management and strategic planning
- Drafting, documentation, and data presentation
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi (CO), Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in facilitating the economic inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups, experience in working in partnership with private sector, NGOs, UN organisations, development actors, and government authorities, and knowledge about latest development in the livelihoods sector.
How can I apply?
You can apply now by following the 'Apply now' link provided in the job description.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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