Program Manager, GBV, Child Safety

4 weeks ago


Silver Spring, United States HIAS Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a Program Manager, GBV, Child Safety & Wellness to support the HIAS network with GBV prevention and response, as well as youth, family and LGBTQIA+ holistic safety and wellness services for U.S. programs and the resettlement context. They will be responsible for supporting a pilot GBV project and building out critical components of prevention and response for GBV for women, girls and LGBTQIA+ forcibly displaced populations, working alongside HIAS’s affiliates ensuring gaps in quality programming are addressed. They will strengthen best practices informed by MHPSS, child safety and protection, and culturally responsive individual and family focused interventions. They will be experienced in directly implementing GBV, LGBTQIA+ and youth programs or services within resettlement and among U.S. affiliate partners. The ideal candidate should be aware of international standards of GBV programming, but apply them specific to the resettlement context, focusing on culturally specific survivor-led services in the United States. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills to assess the situation in various contexts and adapt existing standards to the specific context of refugee resettlement in the US. They will have a background in gender and/or LGBTQIA+ support, social work or counseling, youth and family support, adult education, capacity building and demonstrated skills in developing resource materials that can be user-friendly for staff and partners.

Note, this is a full-time, temporary position that starts ASAP, with possible extension. The salary for this position is $75,000.00.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaborates with the Senior Program Manager, MHPSS & Holistic Services, the Preferred Communities team and other HIAS staff to coordinate the implementation of MHPSS, WE, GBV, LGBTQIA+ and youth-focused social integration programs.

Works in close partnership and collaboration with staff at HIAS’ U.S. partner agencies, HIAS technical leads, and actively seeks input and guidance from implementing staff through calls, surveys and listening sessions to ensure that HIAS is aware of and prioritizing local needs.

Coordinates with staff and consultants with technical expertise, providing programmatic support related to GBV, LGBTQIA+ and child welfare to develop or improve existing processes, curriculums, materials and tools.

Offers subject matter expertise in GBV prevention and promotion, child safety and wellness, family strengthening supports with HIAS affiliates and external partners.

Reviews and shares program-specific tools/resources and works with the Technical Team and others in a learning collaborative to contextualize and adapt global best practices for U.S. application.

Supports affiliate relationships and provides oversight, capacity training and technical assistance to implementing sites related to GBV, child protection and welfare, displaced youth, and LGBTQIA+ populations; offers creative solutions to programming difficulties.

Ensures quality data collection, offers training and provides technical guidance, capacity building and ongoing support as needed related to program evaluation.

Develops and improves upon U.S. focused program documents (standards, guidelines and program implementation tools) to strengthen HIAS’ GBV, LGBTQIA+ and youth focused programs geared towards building affiliates capacity, and quality of services strengthening long-term integration of refugee population.

Provides thought leadership to support the advancement of holistic services and integration of GBV, LGBTQIA+, and child welfare and youth intervention programs across the HIAS network, contributing to strategy, grant proposals and program expansion.

Reviews and develops program-specific tools/resources and coordinates efforts with HIAS’ MHPSS, GBV and Child Protection Technical Team, contextualizing and adapting global and country-specific materials for U.S. application and purpose.

Conducts desk research and implements programming for U.S. affiliates with a focus on vulnerable populations (GBV, LGBTQIA+, youth services).

Liaises with affiliate staff and provides consistent resource development and capacity assistance as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

MSW or related graduate degree required.

4-6 years of relevant work experience.

Adult education and group facilitation skills.

Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant will bring a valuable perspective.

Demonstrated experience applying IASC gender-based violence guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to train staff and implement with partners on gender and GBV, including excellent communication and presentation skills.

Collaborative, flexible team player with the ability to think critically about solutions to gaps in economic inclusion programming.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to regularly communicate with, motivate and support field-based staff, as well as effectively communicate key program achievements and operational challenges.

Travel, to include travel to insecure operating environments, may be required.



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