Protection Specialist – Oranjestad, Aruba

The Protection Specialist is responsible for supporting the protection department with predominantly data entry by ensuring that the collected data by HIAS is managed with confidentiality and is securely recorded with accuracy in the various Case Management System used by HIAS and its donors. The candidate will also be of support to the protection department by conducting needed phone calls to beneficiaries and conducting follow-ups with the Population of concern that has engaged in past data collection exercises.

This position is temporary starting July – until December 31, 2023.

Essential Functions:

1. Support the Protection department with upkeeping of electronic data within the HIAS Case Management System and ProGres system.
2. Scanning through past collected data to identify PoC with specific needs and to refer to the needed department within HIAS, UNHCR and other partner organizations.
3. Support the Protection department with the registration of past assistance provided by HIAS within the HIAS Case Management System and ProGres.
4. Assist in providing assistance and archiving files according to SOPs.
5. Conducts home visits to assess and or verify the socio-economic situation with the company of a Protection Officer
6. Performs other duties correlated to data entry, as necessary to support the Protection department.

Qualifications and Requirements:
? Candidate is expected to have experience with data entry, social and or humanitarian work, 1 year of experience desired.
? Strong motivation for humanitarian work, service-oriented mindset, and sense of accountability
? Demonstrated ability to think creatively and critically.
? Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources.
? Able to think outside of the box for sustainable community-based solutions and work with an empowerment and development approach.
? Strong and clear communication skills and capacity to positively influence change.
? Sense of initiative and capacity to work autonomously at the office and at home.
? Able to self-troubleshoot when issues arise or have a solution-based mind-set to approaching new challenges.
? Proficient at managing oneself in a fast-paced environment with constant developments using organization and structure.
? Excellent time-management skills to accurately allocate the needed time during tasks and able to rapidly move on to the next one.
? Fluency in Spanish and English is required, Papiamento and Dutch are an advantage.
? Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
? Attention to detail during data entry to ensure data quality.
? Must be a team player and able to work with a range of diverse and vulnerable populations.
? Ability to uphold the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
? Passionate about HIAS’ mission and values.
? Position open to persons with a valid working permit in Aruba.

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

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. 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.