Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV, Central America & the Caribbean

OSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV, Central America & the Caribbean to support GBV programmatic start-up, in addition to overall direction and technical leadership for its’ GBV programming in Central America and the Caribbean. Responding to ever-growing complexity of the displacement and humanitarian context in LAC requires thoughtful engagement and partnership, as well as targeted and sustained technical support. This position will focus on supporting new programming and technical oversight in Honduras and Guatemala as well as technical oversight to the existing GBV programs in the Caribbean (currently including Guyana and Aruba, from where services are also provided remotely to other North Caribbean Islands). The region is home to vibrant feminist networks and long-standing efforts to address gender inequality and violence against women and girls and HIAS programming is meant to support rather than replace those efforts.

Under the overall supervision of the Technical Director, Gender & GBV, and in close coordination with the Senior Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV, LAC, and the LAC regional office and country office teams, the successful candidate will provide technical support to HIAS and to HIAS’ implementing partners related to starting up new GBV programs, implementing quality programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, effective monitoring and learning, coordination, and program design and proposal development. They will work in close coordination with country offices, the regional team and M&E teams for the region. The Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV, Central America & the Caribbean will ensure quality services are delivered that meet both ethical and global standards and that the programs evolve to meet changing needs and succeed in implementing HIAS Refugee Rights Framework. They will help ensure that systems are in place to maintain quality GBV programming, supporting opportunities for innovation and building HIAS’ profile in the region in the GBV sector.

Note, this position is based in the LAC region in countries where HIAS has existing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Guides the technical design, implementation and start-up of GBV programming in select Central American countries and the Caribbean, tailored to the context and in line with global signature approach and standards.
• Ensures program quality and sustainability by facilitating the effective understanding of HIAS’ and international standards for gender and GBV programming in the region.
• Develops and adapts training materials and programmatic resources for HIAS and HIAS’ partners in the region; shares relevant sector resources with teams and supports them to adapt and use within their contexts.
• Directly supports the upstart of programming in Honduras and Guatemala in close collaboration with country office leadership and regional teams; this includes supporting capacity-building for GBV staff and partner staff, adapting tools and resources, and helping to develop strategies that are appropriate to the context while in line with international standards.
• Provides ongoing technical support to GBV programs using multiple channels (regular check-ins, on-site support, issue-specific discussions and problem-solving, review of materials, mentoring, group processes, etc.).
• Provides delivery/implementation support to ongoing projects, ensuring that project/program KPIs are on track of achievement, risks are identified and escalated to programs leadership and supports the successful close-out of priority projects.
• Identifies and maps HIAS’ sub-regional sectoral capacity gaps (including personnel), develops tools and resources to address identified gaps, and anticipates future technical programming needs on a timely basis aimed at reducing risk.
• Trains HIAS and HIAS’ partner staff in key GBV concepts and skills, remotely and in-person.
• Conducts on-site support visits to GBV programs in the region.
• Works with country offices and LAC regional office to develop and implement staff capacity building plans, both for HIAS staff as well as partner organizations.
• Maintains strong relationships with and between GBV teams in country offices, the Senior Technical Advisor, Gender & GBV, LAC and the Technical Director, Gender & GBV.
• Supports program monitoring in close collaboration with country office staff, Program Manager, LAC and regional M&E and GBV project staff, and using monitoring data to inform programming.
• Supports needs assessments as needed for new programming locations.
• Supports relevant research projects and development of learning agenda for the region.
• Contributes to relevant learning products.
• Establishes sub-regional Communities of Practice, webinars and other opportunities to share cross-context learning with program staff across the regions in close coordination with Program Manager, LAC.
• Contributes to global strategy, resources and approaches for the sector.
• Engages with the regional leadership to support and contribute to proposal development, including concept note and proposal writing, donor engagement and targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Participates in relevant regional technical working groups to advance HIAS’ programmatic priorities and thought leadership.
• Facilitates partnerships with national ministries, pertinent UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders in areas where we do not have existing GBV staff and in collaboration with country office and regional team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-6 years of experience implementing GBV programs in humanitarian settings, preferably in Latin America and the Caribbean; emergency response experience desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Strong feminist analysis of violence against women and girls and understanding of feminist and public health approaches to prevention and response to violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.
• Demonstrated understanding of international tools and standards for GBV programming in humanitarian settings.
• Strong trainer and facilitator with excellent communication skills and creative capacity.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing assessment tools preferred, e.g. questionnaires, focus group discussions.
• Collaborative, flexible team player with the ability to think critically in solution- oriented ways.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to connect with others, engage in non-hierarchical partnerships and communicate in empathetic and empowering ways.
• Commitment to gender equality and to using power positively with others.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to travel up to up to 40% 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 or ESR.

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.