Job opportunity : LIVELIHOOD & ECONOMIC Inclusion Assistant

Job opportunity : LIVELIHOOD & ECONOMIC Inclusion Assistant at UNHCR Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés - Cameroun

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Job opportunity : LIVELIHOOD & ECONOMIC Inclusion Assistant

Temps complet

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Localisation :bertoua-region-est-cameroun Date de publication :05/02/2026  

Catégorie : Temps complet Salaire : A negocier © Cameroun

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Livelihood & Economic Inclusion Assistant -  UNHCR Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés - Cameroon

Livelihood & Economic Inclusion Assistant Deadline for Applications : February 15, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for based)

D Family Type (not applicable for based)

Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA4

Target Start Date

2026-03-01

Terms of Reference

The Livelihood and Economic Inclusion (LEI) Assistant position that will be based at the Meiganga Field Office, is Under the supervision of the Head of Field Office Meiganga. The LEI Assistant is relied upon to ensure organization, coordination, and supervision of the Livelihood activities and refugees’ socioeconomic inclusion alongside with Government local institution, humanitarian partners, refugee communities and development actors in Garoua Boulaï Sub-Division, in Adamawa and North Regions. He/She will work and interact in compliance with humanitarian principles, standard operating procedures, Cameroon Hexus HDP road map and in accordance with strategies defined by UNHCR senior management and the Livelihood sector. S/he should work in close coordination with other sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as implementing and operational Partners, and involved government parties, with the full participation and support of persons and communities of concern.  2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment :

• 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.). 

• 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.

• Participate in necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders, including impact assessments on local economies and surveys that help to inform interventions and identify investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC.

• 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. 

• Liaise with partners and authorities on livelihoods related issues under the technical guidance of the supervisor. 

• Prepare field reports and other relevant reports relating to livelihoods and make recommendations for interventions that enhance refugee economic inclusion to the designated officer.

• Perform other related duties as required

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls (Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)     Performance and Feedback      To keep track of the performance of the incumbent, the supervisor will regularly provide feedback and discuss with he/she on the areas for improvement.  The candidate is also expected to regularly update the weekly report on activities undertaken for purposes of keeping track of the progress made during the assignment period.

While the candidate is expected to process to produce a weekly activity report, and conduct an analysis of the needs, challenges, and propose solutions.

The candidate’s contribution is expected to ensure that the operation meets its LEI objectives.  Desirable: Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities. Knowledge about latest development in the livelihoods sector, including broader UN processes on the SDGs and the Global Compact on Refugees. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.  c. Key Competencies  Accountability, Communication, Organizational Awareness,Teamwork & Collaboration, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Client & Result Orientation, Judgement and Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, Planning and Organizing, Stakeholder Management     

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