Closing date: February 16, 2022
TITLE: GBV Facilitators (Open to refugees only)
TYPE: Job
DEPARTMENT: Gender & GBV
SUPERVISOR: GBV Primary Prevention Specialist
LOCATION: Nairobi
START DATE: 1st March 2022
END DATE: 30th September 2022
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit GBV facilitators who will support the project
through activities aimed at preventing violence against women and girls within
the urban refugee community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Mobilize men and women in the refugee communities to form groups in which
they will learn and understand the root causes of VAWG (Violence Against Women
and Girls), and reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs about gender, power
and violence.
· Ensure groups formed use participatory learning methodologies that are
based on mutual respect and collective responsibilities between participants.
· Facilitate a women’s group that will provide safe space for them while
focusing on their attitudes and beliefs about VAWG and behavioral change.
· Focus on building on existing women’s leadership and/or participation
within the intended community.
· Ensure the men’s group understand their roles in preventing VAWG through
individual behavioral change.
· Facilitate group discussions that focus on shifting participants’
attitude and behavior towards gender equity by increasing gender equitable
behavior in their households and relationships.
· Mobilizing men and women from the community for discussions for
development of social media messages on Behavior Change and communication (BCC)
in prevention of GBV/VAWG
· Mobilize community to attend outreach sessions for social assessments.
· Assess program feedback and data from male and female participants on
their experiences and provide recommendations for ways to improve future
implementation
· Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual
performance, progress against targets and client needs
· Support in Identification and referrals of survivors of violence for
legal, medical, and psychosocial support.
· Attend regular trainings and other meetings as required
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education
· O – Level education certificate
· Any other relevant training
Experience
· No less than three
months’ work experience, preferably with an NGO.
Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance a distinct
advantage.
Skills
· Basic understanding of the root causes of violence against women and
girls
· Good listening and communication skills, ability maintain confidentiality
· Strong facilitation skills
· Experience working in the community, preferably providing prevention
and/or response services
· Knowledge of referral networks within the intended community
· Candidates must be 25 years and above
· Computer literacy
· Must have good reading and writing skills in English
· Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations
· Knowledge in PSEA
Nationality
· Must be Congolese, Rwandese, or Burundian.
Language
· Proficiency in English or Kiswahili and either, Kinyamulenge, Kirundi,
French and Kinyarwanda or any other major language spoken within the refugee
community.
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.
SAMPLE 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 • 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. 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.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
· Cover Letter
· Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 names and contacts of referees
· Valid and updated refugee ID
· Proof of registration
· Academic and Training Certificates
How to Apply
Please send the
above-required documents to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the
Vacancy Number HRTK/GBVF/02/22 on
the subject line.
Closing Date:16th February
2022
Applications not bearing
this subject label will not be considered
Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
HRTK is an equal
opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and
dissociates itself from
any entity defrauding candidates.
