Ukraine Emergency GBV Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS is working closely with its implementation partner in Ukraine, and with newly identified partners in neighboring countries, to rapidly respond to the immediate needs triggered by the invasion and attacks on Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine has set off a wave of displacement internally, and into countries along Ukraine’s western borders. HIAS’ response is focused on multi-purpose cash programming, MHPSS, child protection, GBV , and legal protection. HIAS is working directly with local implementation partners, local NGOs, and other civil society actors, including R2P based in Western Ukraine, to support refugees and displaced populations. As the situation is dynamic, complex, and experiencing rapid changes, HIAS will continue to assess, identify new potential areas of operation and partners, and will continue to develop our response strategy, programmatic interventions, and positioning moving forward.

HIAS seeks an experienced Emergency GBV Coordinator to support HIAS’ Ukraine Response. HIAS’ survivor centered approach emphasizes risk mitigation, multi-sectoral response strategies, and a strong emphasis on partnership. The Emergency GBV Coordinator will be responsible for leading all aspects of HIAS’ GBV emergency response including rapid assessments, response strategy and design, engaging with GBV Sub-cluster, Protection Working Group, and other relevant coordination meetings humanitarian coordination, and start-up of emergency activities as needed.

This position will report to the Response Manager based in L’viv, in close collaboration with the Technical Director, Gender and GBV for technical support and guidance. Emergency Technical Coordinators will also work closely with the Emergency Department, Technical Directors, Strategy & Measurement Department, Public Affairs, and/or other HIAS departments as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a senior member of the Emergency Team on the ground, providing leadership and expertise in Gender and GBV.
• Conduct rapid gender and GBV assessment and situational analysis and provide technical gender and GBV guidance on joint assessments. Ensure the assessment addresses the needs of diverse women and girls and is in line with international standards and listen directly to women, girls, and LGBTQ+ community members to understand their risks, needs, support systems, and ideas.
• Identify the most prominent risk factors for GBV as well as protective factors.
• Contribute and/or lead on developing an assessment report to guide program development and implementation.
• Identify existing formal and informal networks for women, adolescent girls’ and LGBTQ+ community members in the region; begin to form relationships, listen to support needs, and identify possible opportunities for collaboration.
• Map the current GBV services available, local responses, and referral pathways; identify strengths of existing networks and systems as well as gaps. Support establishment of referral pathways, where they do not exist, in collaboration with other actors.
• Develop a gender and GBV emergency strategy, plan of action, and budget and recommendations to support programming with identified local partners and in the region.
• Lead implementation of existing partnership agreements for the response in alignment with HIAS strategy.
• Recruit and train gender and GBV Staff as needed. Train partners in core concepts and skills for gender and GBV in emergencies.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated emergency response plan, and support the start-up of emergency gender and GBV programming, working closely with HIAS’ Emergency Department, the Director for Gender and GBV Programs, and Strategy & Measurement teams (or other HIAS departments and divisions as needed).
• Support the Team Lead and/or existing HIAS Country Office to assess, identify, and select implementation partners with demonstrated technical capacity to deliver high quality emergency GBV programming.
• Utilize tools, resources, and program guidance materials to support program implementation and program monitoring, in close conjunction with programs staff and regional M&E staff.
• Represent HIAS in coordination groups and clusters as requested/needed and coordinate closely with partners, national and international NGOs, and UN agencies.
• Provide technical guidance for rapid needs assessments led by HIAS.
• Ensure implementation in accordance with international standards and in close coordination with HIAS’ Director of Gender and GBV programs and Emergency Department and contribute to monitoring and reporting of emergency activities.
• Provide timely and accurate information to support Communications, Media, and Advocacy efforts around the humanitarian emergency, in accordance with HIAS procedures, in close collaboration with the Technical Team and maintaining the respect and dignity of those affected by the crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to deploy for a minimum of six months.
• Dynamic individual with a proven ability to achieve results in a demanding, fast-paced, and often insecure environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in GBV emergency/humanitarian work, of which at least two must be directly managing programs in complex or insecure environments.
• Experience working in Gender and GBV programs within the region of Eastern Europe.
• Strong grounding in the principles of gender equality, gender equity, and intersectionality and ability to apply this in practice to the work.
• Demonstrated high level of emergency technical expertise within gender and GBV, including knowledge and understanding of the latest standards and best practices among international humanitarian and emergency actors.
• Demonstrated experience conducting rapid needs assessments and designing technically-sound GBV programs to respond to identified needs on the ground.
• Experience in both direct implementation as well as sub-grantee management preferred.
• Experience designing programs and contributing to proposals and budgets for standard institutional emergency donors.
• Ability to work well with others and rapidly adapt to new countries/contexts.
• Flexibility to work in challenging environments and with high workloads, potentially with limited mobility.
• Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) required. Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Completion of Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or equivalent within the past three years required before deployment and/or willingness to complete online training in advance of deployment.

ABOUT US:

HIAS is a global Jewish nonprofit organization working across five continents to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we help refugees reunite with families, resettle and become self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity.

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, citizenship status, religious creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, age, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

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

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience

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.