GBV Capacity Strengthening Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS Ukraine is seeking to recruit a GBV Capacity Strengthening Officer who is responsible for the implementation of GBV programming to mitigate risk, increase survivors’ access to services, and strengthen multi-sectoral referral pathways, especially in supporting capacity building of local organizations.

Key responsibilities:

• The GBV Capacity Strengthening Officer is responsible for supporting the supervision of our local partners’ programs in the South and East areas.
• Engage local activists and organizations with community-based interventions that will support a wide range of GBV prevention activities at the community level. Assist in capacity building with community, local, and national stakeholders.
• Conduct service mapping and maintain referral lists and contacts for relevant organizations in the work area.
• Provide support, supervision and mentorship to our partners case managers, coordinate with protection and health stakeholders in service delivery and further develop necessary referral pathways to health, protection, legal and other services for support.
• Identify key advocacy messages to share with GBV Cluster and government ministries and our Advocacy and Communication Department.
• Support in the development of curriculum, guidelines, training, and educational materials.
• Establish clear capacity building plans in coordination with project managers, project officers, logistic and safe and security staff.
• Mentor partners organizations in report writing, MEAL in GBV and any other GBV program management area.
• Responsible for organizing and conducting training in GBViE, Case Management and other training related to the Gender and Gender Based Violence sectors.
• Prepare detailed budget for capacity building programe.
• Foster integration with MHPSS Team.
• Support in representing HIAS GBV Program at Protection Working Groups, GBV Working Groups, and other meetings as directed by GBV Coordinator to present challenges and concerns and to coordinate work with other service providers and other humanitarian actors.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in social work, psychology, law, or gender and development studies (or related field) required;
• Minimum of 3 years with at least 2 years in GBV specific sector, preferably with a non-governmental organization or activist organizations;
• Experience working directly with vulnerable populations and knowledge of GBV Guidelines and Principles;
• Proficiency in case management;
• Strong skills in facilitation, mentoring, and training local organizations;
• Strong experience in working for or with local organizations;
• Believe in the power of WLOS and WROs and support them for their leadership;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills**;**
• Great critical thinking and capacity to solve problems;
• Strong motivation in feminism and GBV;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Fluency in English preferable; Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is a must;
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a demanding, changing, and high-pressured environment.

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.

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 Human Resources staff person.

Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Reference check.

Step 6: Offer and background check.

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

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. 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.