Work arrangement On-site / Duty station Organizational Context
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) protects refugees and stateless persons globally, assisting millions in over 130 countries. UNHCR Mexico operates in a complex protection environment, focusing on durable solutions like local integration through decent work and socioeconomic inclusion. The region's industrial presence, particularly Japanese companies, offers potential for employment partnerships. This role supports UNHCR's agenda amidst financial constraints, aligning with Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus priorities and Japanese diplomatic initiatives.
Job Purpose This JICA-funded position supports UNHCR Mexico's livelihoods and socioeconomic inclusion agenda in priority locations, aiming to expand inclusive employment opportunities for refugees and asylum-seekers. The role will foster strategic synergies between UNHCR and JICA cooperation frameworks, strengthening partnerships under UNHCR’s Local Integration Programme.
It is critical for sustaining operational capacity and ensuring program continuity, especially given UNHCR Mexico's financial constraints and staffing reductions. The assignment aligns with integral priorities for integrating refugees into host communities through decent work and economic growth, contributing to their self-reliance and meaningful contribution to society.
Responsibilities The Associate Durable Solutions Officer will support the implementation of UNHCR’s Local Integration Programme and livelihoods interventions in Aguascalientes, focusing on employability, access to livelihoods, financial inclusion, and services, adhering to AGD principles. Key duties include supporting job matching and labor inclusion for refugees and asylum-seekers, following up on placements, and ensuring basic working conditions. The role involves engaging with employers and the private sector by mapping companies, providing guidance on inclusive hiring, and facilitating linkag