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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Through its efforts, UNHCR helps to mobilize international action, offering necessary protection, shelter, and assistance.
Burkina Faso is facing a severe humanitarian crisis triggered by escalating violence since 2018/2019, resulting in nearly 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs)about 10% of the population. This crisis has fueled a significant rural exodus to safer secondary towns and capitals, causing some populations to double or even triple. The situation is compounded by the arrival of over 38,000 refugees, mainly from Mali, and a nationwide spread of conflict that's affecting even Burkina Faso's largest cities. As the crisis becomes protracted, there is an urgent need for development-oriented responses that promote socioeconomic opportunities for IDPs, refugees, and host communities to manage this accelerated urbanization and integrate sustainable solutions.
In this challenging context, UNHCR is looking for an Associate Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer to operationalize the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) by enhancing refugee self-reliance and supporting host countries. This role is critical in advancing the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals through economic inclusion, focusing on improving employment conditions for refugees, building partnerships across sectors, and implementing market-driven strategies for better economic outcomes.
As Associate Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer you support UNHCR's Division of Resilience and Solutions by providing the following:
Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Only Swiss Nationals are eligible to apply.
Please find the full job description here:
Freie Stellen: 1
Stellenprozent: 100%
100%Vertragstyp: Freelance Arbeit
Schul- / Studienniveau: Masterstudium
For the Swiss JPO programme:
For this position:
Please find more details in the full job description.
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Application deadline: 25 May 2024
First round of interviews: 12. /13. June 2024 online
Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.
Any questions? Contact Caroline Johnigk, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch
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