Organization: HIAS
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Political Affairs
Legal – Broad
External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Public, Private Partnership
Closing Date:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Partnership and Policy Specialist is accountable for developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating partnership, advocacy, and communication strategies to achieve HIAS Kenya’s goals of advocacy, localization, and partnership. The candidate will be responsible for the identification, engagement and support of local stakeholders based on HIAS strategic roadmap to localization. The positions purpose is also to support the senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for knowledge exchange and resource mobilization.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with the possibility of travel to areas where HIAS has programmatic reach.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Mainstream HIAS strategic vision for partnerships for the displacement context in Kenya
Facilitate and contribute to the vetting procedures and development of various types of partnership agreements with local actors.
Assess capacities, strengths, and gaps and develop constructive dialogues with partners on amplifying their effectiveness with a focus on core competencies like organizational development, project management, financial management, M&E, fundraising, etc. which would specifically contribute to the partners empowerment.
Monitor and provide participatory leadership in Localization in line with local and international standards and guiding principles
Develop and identify relevant training and capacity-building platforms for partners through local or regional consortiums.
Document the lessons learned to facilitate HIAS learning in localization as well as to showcase challenges and success stories in advocacy platforms
Develop a database for partnerships and foster a memorandum of understanding with the partners.
Support and collaborate with the Fundraising Specialist at CO Kenya to identify and facilitate partnerships in line with the Country Strategy.
Provide technical guidance in designing and delivering effective communication plans that will deliver the aims of key partnership and policy strategies.
Provide technical guidance in developing Information Education and Communication (IEC) and advocacy materials.
Increase awareness for HIAS Kenya mandate and programs among its partners, the media, and the general public.
Contribute to building internal HIAS capacities in advocacy, communication, and partnership.
Identify, build, and maintain formal and informal advocacy partnerships and networks through proactive collaboration with strategic internal and external partners
Influence policies and practices that promote localization, including through stakeholder meetings and advocacy briefs.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in community-based protection, international relations, communications, public relations, or any other relevant field.
Previous work experience of 4-6 years in localization and civil society engagement with NGOs and other CSOs,
Previous experience in advocacy, communications, and partnership is required.
Experience with the design & implementation of Advocacy and Communications strategies
Familiarity with localization policy instruments
Knowledge of AAP and PSEA.
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. Heres 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 ESR.
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 peoplea 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.
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.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.