This selection process considers only national candidates or current residents with the legal right to work in Guyana.

Fluency (written and oral) in Spanish and English. Warao is an advantage.

HIAS seeks a GBV officer who will be tasked with supporting and advancing initiatives within the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) department. The primary objective is to foster inclusive prevention and response programming aimed at mitigating the risks associated with GBV, with a targeted focus on women, adolescents, girls, and LGBTQI+, identified refugees and migrants. This role involves active participation in the development of community awareness campaigns, planning and execution of comprehensive GBV activities, and contributing to facilitating case management services to GBV survivors.

The GBV officer will report directly to the GBV coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in GBV programming, outreach and community dialogue activities to enhance community response and prevention of violence against women and girls.
• Prepare a monthly analysis on GBV key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on available services and referral pathways.
• Plan and organize awareness campaigns.
• Create and distribute GBV related materials.
• Assist in designing, planning and facilitation of workshops and events, webinar and information nights on GBV.
• Assist in designing, planning, and facilitating support groups.
• Plan and develop awareness raising activities together with other partner organizations.
• Distribute and keep record of Non-Food Items supplies.
• conduct individual case management service for Gender-Based Violence survivors.
• Conduct referrals of vulnerable refugee women and girls to partner agencies and follow up with clients to facilitate access to external services.
• Support other functions of the GBV department as required.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency (written and oral) in Spanish and English. Warao is an advantage.
• University degree in social work, education, administration, law, or related social sciences.
• Current residency in Guyana and/or prior work authorization in Guyana required.
• Experience in development processes and social work, 2 years of experience desired.
• Knowledge of violence against women and girls specifically and GBV more broadly and the ability to work from a survivor-centered approach.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to develop work plans, meet deadlines, and capture program progress for donor reports.

• Sense of initiative and capacity to work autonomously.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong motivation to humanitarian work, service-oriented mindset, and sense of accountability.
• Must be a team player and able to work with a range of diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of symptoms and mental health effects due to emergency situations and migratory situations.

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 HireRight.

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.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply even if you do not meet all required qualifications but have other qualifications relevant to the role that would make you a great fit for this role with HIAS!

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to protecting children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.