INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Notice No. HONSPS-023
Title of Post: Livelihood Assistant
Category/Grade: General Service, G4
Post Number: 10033415
Type of Contract: Fixed-term appointment
Location: San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Date of Issue: October 23, 2020
Closing Date: November 01, 2020
Effective date
of assignment: December 0**1, 2020**
Operational Context:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN Agency dedicated to protect the rights and seek durable solutions for refugees worldwide. UNHCR is in the field in over 125 countries. The National Office in Honduras opened in 2015 in order to strengthen UNHCR’s protection work in the region as part of the UNHCR’s Regional Protection and Solutions Strategy for the countries in the North of Central America (NCA).
Honduras is characterized by a situation of internal displacement due to high levels of violence. It continues to be affected by high levels of violence representing a challenge in terms of protection and assistance. Given this context, UNHCR supports the State in designing public policies that can prevent and respond to internal displacement, while at the same time developing protection networks by working with partners to provide protection alternatives as close to home as possible. The operation grew significantly in the last three years and is currently expanding its field presence in the existing Offices in Tegucigalpa and the Field Office in San Pedro Sula, and opening additional Field Units in Choluteca and Ocotepeque.
The Livelihood Assistant will be part of the livelihoods unit 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 and IDP’s 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 Assistant will collaborate closely 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 also be expected to deliberately explore opportunities of collaboration with other UNHCR cross cutting areas such as protection, education, cash, partnerships, research and analytics, SGBV, solutions, complementary pathways and more. To document good practices, results and to generate knowledge, the Livelihood 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, IDPs and all PoC of different age, gender and background and to ensure that all stakeholders well understand the potential of economic inclusion of refugees, IDPs and host community members, and to help communicate opportunities to PoC.
Functional Statement:
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- 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 famework 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.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Explore partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC. This includes working with economic development agencies to adapt their programmes to become inclusive of UNHCR PoC, working with the private sector to enhance inclusion of UNHCR PoC in their labour force and supply chains, working with financial service providers to enhance financial inclusion, and working with public and private sector service providers to include UNHCR PoC in supporting services (business development, micro-finance, training, saving accounts, poverty alleviation and social protection, etc.).
Support work with the multi-functional team, more specifically with the Protection Unit, to collect information about the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work.
Support the implementation of socioeconomic and wealth ranking surveys to inform targeting, monitoring and facilitation of the engagement of development programmes.
In case UNHCR is implementing specific livelihoods activities, work closely with and provide technical assistance on 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.
Prepare field reports and other relevant reports relating to livelihoods and make recommendations for interventions that enhance refugee economic inclusion to the designated officer.
Provide overall support to the supervisor including assistance in the organization of meetings, workshops and working sessions.
Organize and participate in workshops, training programmes, monitoring visits and working groups with regards to livelihood programming.
Draft routine documents, contribute to assessments, and participate in inter-agency meetings.
Perform other related duties as required.
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
- Have access to confidential data and information.
Funtional Skills
DV-Driving Rules and Regulations
DV-Basic Vehicle Mechanical Skills
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; with Bachelor
Good Computer skills.
Fluency in Spanish and basic knowledge of English.
Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
- Experience in facilitating the economic inclusion of 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, and government authorities in sub-sectors relevant to livelihood programming e.g. microfinance, employment, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education and training, etc.
Desirable:
Knowledge of refugee and IDPs protection principles and framework. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
Knowledge of the socio – economic and political context
Training/certificate in Business Managament, Socio-Economics Development, Economics/International Economics, Rural Development, Financial Management, Agriculture or other related field
Functional Skills:
EX-Field experience
LV-Livelihoods & sub-sectors (value-chain upgrading, microfinance, cash assistance, etc.)
EX-Experience with Inter/Non-Governmental Organization (INGO/NGO)
Competency Requirements:
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Cross-Functional Competencies:
Technological Awareness
Analytical Thinking
Planing and Organizing
Eligibility: Internal & External candidates:
Group 1 Candidates: comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.
Group 2 Candidates: comprises candidates from the categories listed in the RALS after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status should have been confirmed by the HR Unit in the relevant country before the application is submitted. For further information regarding the categories, please consult the RALS.
External Candidates: are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2.
Must be legally present in Honduras at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Only candidates holding a permanent residency in Honduras will be considered eligible.
If you have questions regarding eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit through hontevacancies@unhcr.org
Remuneration:
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org.
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How to apply:
Submission of Applications:
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and Personal History Form by e-mail clearly stating the position title, vacancy notice number and your Last Name in the subject line to: hontevacancies@unhcr.org by the closing date November 01, 2020
The Personal History Form and its supplementary sheet are available at:
https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html?query=personal%20history%20form
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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