Associate Livelihoods Officer - IUNV (JICA)

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate TypeIUNV International

Target Start Date2025-10-01

Deadline for ApplicationsJuly 14, 2025

Terms of ReferenceORGANISATION MISSION AND OBJECTIVES:

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN
General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate
international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems
worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of
refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek
asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home
voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country (www.unhcr.org).
In Brazil, UNHCR is represented by the head office in Brasilia and field offices
in São Paulo, Manaus, Boa Vista Belém and Pacaraima. We work in cooperation
with CONARE and in coordination with federal, state and municipal
governments, as well as other government agencies, civil society
organizations, the private sector and academia.

ASSIGNMENT CONTEXT

Brazil hosts over 790.000 refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless persons and
other persons needing international protection, most of them coming from
Venezuela, Haiti and Cuba.
UNHCR supports authorities in further expanding the progressive refugee
public policies in place to ensure refugees’ effective access to rights and
services. We work to promote their self-reliance and socio-economic inclusion
and integration through their insertion into national programs.
Brazil has always played a pioneering and leading role in the international
protection of refugees. It was the first country in the Southern Cone to ratify
the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees in 1960. Refugees
enjoy the protection of the Brazilian Government and can, therefore, obtain
documents, work, study and exercise the same rights as any foreign citizen
with regular status in the country.
At the economic and financial level, UNHCR supports existing employment and
income-generation programmes and encourages the involvement of the
private sector and development actors. The expected result is that income
generation will help expand the autonomy and dignity of the forcibly
displaced, as well as boost local development and create new business and
tax collection opportunities, further contributing to improving the well-being of
host communities.
The Associate Livelihoods Officer will be key 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
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.
The UN Volunteer will assist in interacting with the government counterparts
and other stakeholders with specific mandate in livelihood activities as well as
with the refugee communities. Within UNHCR, the Associate Livelihoods
Officer will work under the supervision of the Durable Solutions Associate and
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. S/he will support the office's
involvement with livelihoods and economic inclusion, working with relevant
external stakeholders from government line ministries, development actors,
private sector, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, research
institutions and universities.

TASK DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of Durable Solutions Associate, the UN Volunteer
will undertake the following tasks:
• Support the implementation of the Livelihoods Strategy, providing support to
field offices when necessary.
• Support the implementation of the “Empowering Refugee Women” and
“Strong Women” projects in coordination with other relevant Country Office
units.
• Support the follow-up of the contributions on refugees’ inclusion to the Task
Force on Eliminating Poverty and Hunger in the framework of the G20
• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and
meetings and organization of events.
• Support the implementation of the Companies with Refugees Forum regional
hubs;
• Monitor job openings coming through the Companies with Refugees platform
and make the necessary connections with employability organizations.
• Support the mapping of organizations that assist with refugee employability.
• Keep regular contacts with local authorities, NGOs, private sector,
implementing partners and other relevant actors as requested by supervisor.
• Elaborate written reports whenever necessary.
• Assist the network of organizations engaged with the access of refugees to employment opportunities in the prioritized areas according to the livelihoods
programming.
• Perform other related duties as required.
By undertaking these tasks, the UN Volunteer will play a crucial role in
enhancing the engagement and effectiveness of UNHCR's initiatives,
particularly in the context of improving the employability of refugees in Brazil.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of
volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take
active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International
Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of
volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking,
including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV
publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or
encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online
Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

ELIGIBILITY CRITEIRA

Age: 18 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:
• 3-5 years in Experience working with refugees and migrant population; and
working with different stakeholders
• Technical competencies in sub-sectors relevant to economic development
e.g. microfinance, 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 in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders,
ideally in varied field contexts.
• Experience in working with and developing partnerships with private sector,
NGOs, UN organizations, 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 about latest development in the livelihoods sector, including
broader UN processes on the SDGs and the Global Compact on Refugees.
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Diversity
and Inclusion agendas.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting
skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work
inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots
community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at
different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for
development.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging
environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international
and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office
applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database
management; and office technology equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, International Relations,
Political Science, Social Assistance, Journalism or related fields

LANGUAGE

English: Fair (mandatory)
Spanish: Fair (desirable)
Portuguese: Fair (desirable)

COMPETENCIES AND VALUES

Communication

LIVING CONDITIONS AND OTHER REMARKS

Brasilia is located in the country's Midwest region. It was founded in 1960, to
serve as the new national capital. Brasília and its metropolitan area were
estimated to be Brazil's 3rd most populous city, with 3.055.149 people.
Among major Latin American cities, Brasília has the highest GDP per capita.
The city has a unique status in Brazil, as it is an administrative division rather
than a legal municipality like other cities in Brazil. All three branches of Brazil's
federal government are centred in the city: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Brasília also hosts 124 foreign embassies. The city's international airport
connects it to all other major Brazilian cities and many international
destinations and is the third busiest airport in Brazil. Brasília has a tropical
savanna climate with two distinct seasons: a rainy season from October to
April and a dry season from May to September. The average temperature is
22ºC, rising to over 30ºC during the hottest period. The hottest month in
Brasilia is September and the coolest month is July.
All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. Living
conditions in Brazil vary significantly across regions, reflecting the country's
diverse socioeconomic and geographic landscape. In urban areas, particularly
in major metropolitan centres like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, living
conditions can be good, with access to well stablished infrastructure such as
clean water, electricity, and sanitation. Brasilia is a family duty station and
classified A (hardship).
The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health
services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is
wide. Rent for small one-bedroom apartments range from 200 USD
(unfurnished) to 600 USD (furnished) per month. UN Volunteers are also
encouraged to share accommodation. The UNV Field Unit can assist in booking
temporary accommodation for the first nights at UN Volunteer expenses,
which can be extended or not at UN Volunteer discretion until getting
permanent accommodation. Travelers are advised to carry a supply of the
necessary prescription medications. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory,
and evidence of yellow fever vaccine is required (at least ten days before the
trip to the area) as well as COVID -19. Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and yellow
fever are transmitted by the same mosquito, Aedes Aegypti. Preventive
measures are key. The mosquito feeds mainly at dusk and dawn, indoors, in
shaded areas or when the weather is cloudy. Wear long-sleeved clothing, use
insect repellents, place windows with screens, keep residences cool with air
conditioning and use mosquito nets. The currency used in Brazil is called Real
(BRL).
In March 2025, the average exchange rate is 1 USD = 5.75 BRL. Many hotels,
restaurants and businesses in Brazil accept the main international debit/credit
cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.). It is also possible to
withdraw cash from automatic telling machines found in all the major cities.
To enter Brazil, a valid passport is required. Nationals of other countries may
be required an entry visa or long stay visa. They should contact the closest
Brazilian representation. For all international travel to Brazil, security
clearance must be requested a minimum of 7 days prior to travel.
The UN Volunteer will receive a monthly living allowance and other benefits,
including medical and life insurance. Specific UN Volunteer entitlements,
including insurance coverage, Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), and
Deployment / Repatriation lump sums, among others, are available at
https://app.unv.org/calculator . The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of
Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
https://www.unv.org/

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes
applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their
adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

SCAM WARNING

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interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or
recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a
fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised
to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

P.S: The candidate Ms. Tomomi Matsuda (Yoshimatsu) was identified and selected by the funding organization and will proceed in this recruitment process.

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