Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to lead economic inclusion initiatives for refugees and host communities.
- Role
- Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-23
The role
The Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Associate role involves supporting the strategic vision of aligning livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees. The position requires collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies and private sector partners, to enhance the economic self-reliance of refugees and host community members. The successful candidate will also manage data, evaluate project documents, and coordinate across different UNHCR sectors.
What you'll do
- Explore partnerships with government and private sectors to facilitate economic inclusion of refugees.
- Provide technical assistance on market-based livelihood interventions.
- Coordinate across UNHCR sectors to ensure protection safeguards are integrated into work plans.
- Manage and build upon UNHCR databases for information sharing and coordination.
- Evaluate project documents and concept notes against internal standards.
- Identify and manage risks related to objectives in the area of responsibility.
What it takes
- 4 years experience with High School Diploma or 2 years with a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience facilitating economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
- Knowledge of agricultural production systems and entrepreneurship projects.
- Proficiency in French, English, and Arabic (preferred).
- Expertise in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural projects.
- Experience in developing and upgrading cooperatives.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary is not explicitly stated in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have experience in economic inclusion, partnership building with various sectors, and knowledge of agricultural production systems.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is July 23, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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