Economic Inclusion & CVA Coordinator, LAC

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks an Economic Inclusion & CVA Coordinator, LAC to provide technical support in the design, implementation and monitoring of programs that ensure forcibly displaced people can secure income and enjoy rights to work, self-reliance and a decent standard of living.

Reporting to the Technical Advisor, Economic Inclusion & CVA, LAC, and working closely with country teams, they will support the efforts to build the capacity of HIAS staff and partners in the region. As such, they will overall support the exchange of best practices, support to country operations in the accurate execution of economic inclusion programming, engagement with key stakeholders and joint work with other departments at HIAS.

Note, this position is based at our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland or our office in New York, New York, and we will consider a remote option for applicants who live outside of commuting distance to either of our offices and are based in other states in which we are registered (Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin). This position can also be based in the LAC region in countries where HIAS has existing operations (Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Aruba, Guyana).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the implementation of annual workplans developed by the Technical Advisor, Economic Inclusion & CVA, LAC in agreement with country offices in the region.
• Supports the creation of integrated strategies and program design of economic recovery and inclusion and CVA interventions.
• Supports the development of plans, SOPs and appropriate tools for implementation and monitoring of Economic Inclusion and CVA programming.
• Supports the engagement with corporate partners in LAC to develop corporate social responsibility and shared value projects that promote the economic inclusion of refugees and migrants.
• Contributes to the development of concept notes and proposals as needed.
• Supports the exchange, documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned with internal stakeholders.
• Helps identify training needs among the Economic Inclusion and CVA staff and supports the development and implementation of yearly training plans.
• Supports the coordination of market assessments, feasibility studies and other assessments required for the implementation of Economic Inclusion and CVA programming in the region, in coordination with the Economic Inclusion Research Manager.
• Brings a protection and innovation lens to Economic Inclusion programming.
• Ensures that all project documents, tools and technical resources are available, accurate, updated and archived in soft and hard copy according to HIAS procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description and plan of action.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field (Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Development) required; related graduate degree will be an asset.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required, with at least two focused on the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CVA and Economic Inclusion for vulnerable populations, including refugees and forcibly displaced populations in areas of cash-based interventions, poverty alleviation, income generation, group savings and loans, vocational skills training, seed funding, employer outreach and engagement.
• At least 2 years of field-based experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience writing proposals for donor-funded programs and grants.
• Experience engaging with corporate partners to develop corporate social responsibility and shared value projects.
• Collaborative, flexible team player with the ability to think creatively, logically and critically.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.

Step 3: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.

Step 6: Offer and background check with Shield Screening.

Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • Hachnasat Orchim

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • Tzedek

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • Chesed

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • Chevruta

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • Ometz

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • Ruach

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.