Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist, Львів

HIAS Ukraine is seeking to recruit an Emergency GBV Program Specialist responsible for the implementation of GBV programming to mitigate risk, increase survivors’ access to services, and strengthen multi-sectoral referral pathways, especially for child survivors. The Emergency GBV Program Specialist will report to the Emergency GBV Specialist for Ukraine. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The GBV Specialist will support daily implementation in three operational areas of risk reduction, response services, and collaboration with local organizations. 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 levels. 

Provide support and supervision to GBV Officers, coordinate with protection and health stakeholders in service delivery and further develop necessary referral pathways to health, protection, and other services for support. Implement risk mitigations strategies to decrease vulnerability to GBV survivors and provide emergency funds for urgent needs of GBV survivors. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Degree in social work, psychology, community development, counselling or gender and development studies (or related field) required.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a management position with at least 3 years in GBV specific management, preferably with an INGO.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable populations and demonstrated knowledge of IASC Guidelines on GBV in Emergency Settings.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Fluency in English required; 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. 

PLEASE, SEND YOUR RESUME TO THIS EMAIL: [email protected]

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 • הכנסת אורחים (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger 

Justice • Justicia • Justice • צדק (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice 

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • חסד (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy 

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • חברותא (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership 

Courage • Coraje • Courage • אומץ (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World 

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • רוח (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.