Ukraine Response Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS has a long history in Ukraine, which began with the resettlement of Jews and later other religious minorities to the United States and shifted to providing legal and humanitarian aid to internally displaced people from Eastern Ukraine. Today, HIAS’ work in Ukraine continues through its partner, Right to Protection (R2P), formerly HIAS Ukraine. With emergency technical and financial support from HIAS, R2P has pivoted its programs to respond to urgent needs to those affected by Russia’s February 2022 invasion.

HIAS seeks a Ukraine Response Manager to help manage HIAS’ response in relation to the Ukraine crisis by driving the response forward at the headquarters level to be more effective and efficient, especially with regards to sharing information internally. Reporting to the Director, Emergency & Humanitarian Programs, and engaging with staff across the agency involved in the Ukraine response, the Ukraine Response Manager will help implement HIAS’ response strategy on the Ukraine crisis and engage in a wide range of activities to advance HIAS’ work.

Note, this position is a full-time, temporary position starting ASAP and ending 12 months later, with the possibility of extension.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Helps develop and implement HIAS’ response strategy and deliverables in relation to HIAS’ Ukraine response in close coordination with relevant teams across HIAS HQ and the Ukraine Response Team.

• Stays current on all aspects of the Ukraine crisis and other crises causing migration to and displacement in Europe, sharing relevant information and analysis during both internal and external meetings.

• Schedules and attends meetings, representing HIAS in relevant committees, clusters, working groups and panels relating to the Ukraine crisis.

• Ensures routine coordination with internal stakeholders, as well as external partners, to ensure information is collected and disseminated in an efficient manner.

• Develops factsheets, talking points and other materials related to the Ukraine response, in coordination with Communications staff and other colleagues.

• Helps track and manage programmatic aspects of the response from the administrative side.

• Helps track and manage the Ukraine response budget as requested by Emergency Department leadership.

• Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international affairs or a related field; graduate degree strongly preferred.

• 4-6 years of humanitarian and/or emergency response experience.

• Experience managing in a remote setting.

• Understanding of Ukrainian, Russian and/or Eastern European political context.

• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including an ability to nurture collegial relationships with fellow staff, partners and other stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and project management skills.

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel to the region, if required.

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.