HIAS recherche un responsable de la communication internationale, Remote, Etats-Unis

 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks an International Communications Manager to help promote HIAS’ thought leadership, programs, policy priorities and advocacy objectives internationally to create a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Brand Strategy & Engagement, the International Communications Manager will play a critical role in advancing country-level and regional communications, including in relation to emergencies and humanitarian response, to build support, advance policies and improve services and outcomes for forcibly displaced people.

HIAS’ global strategy relies on our high-impact services and well-established partnerships with donors and partners, including governments, UN agencies and NGOs, and local and refugee communities. It capitalizes on our expertise providing operational support and programming in four areas, including Legal Protection, Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response, Community-Based Mental Health & Psychosocial Support and Economic Inclusion. Communications play a central role in improving outcomes for forcibly displaced populations.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the design and implementation of HIAS country office (CO) communications strategies and campaigns.
• Supports COs to reach beneficiaries, partners and donors, in coordination with HQ and regional communications staff, through development of communications materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, blog posts, talking points, marketing and campaigns.
• Builds CO capacity on branding and messaging, and builds visibility nationally and regionally through social media and press outreach, including during emergencies.
• During emergency activation, as needed, serves as part of the team deployed to collect photos, videos and stories to reach the wider humanitarian community, including donors.
• Develops timely reports, briefing notes and fact sheets for external audiences, including donors, related to emergency deployments and HIAS capabilities.
• Coordinates jointly developed communications products with partners.
• Co-leads Communications Communities of Practice, convening HIAS’ international social media and communications staff.
• Supports communications in relation to donor-funded projects to meet set objectives.
• Supports digital media archives.
• Stays up-to-date on HIAS policies and guidelines related to the position.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area required.
• 4-6 years of experience in communications in refugee, humanitarian, human rights or related organization.
• Proven track record in implementing strategies and plans in the communications field.
• Experience in branding, messaging, social media and engagement; previous leadership in at least one of these areas preferred.
• Strong communications skills (both oral and written) and analytical skills (e.g., news-writing, headline-writing, social media content, drafting and editing skills).
• Experience with international humanitarian or development programs, with experience serving on emergency deployments preferred.
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences, including from general public to media to high-level decision-makers; storytelling experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time well and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook essential; Adobe and Canva preferred).
• Excellent project management, planning and conceptualization skills; ability to set goals, assess risks, measure impact and supervise program implementation.
• English fluency required; Spanish fluency or fluency in another of the languages spoken in HIAS’ domestic and international programs preferred.
• Creative problem-solver and self-starter, with commitment to professional excellence.
• Familiarity with refugee and resettlement issues and commitment to HIAS’ mission.
• Experience in the NGO sector preferred.

 

EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION:

All employees are expected to represent the organization in alignment with HIAS’ mission, vision and values. Some employees of HIAS are expected to speak externally on behalf of the organization with clients, donors, affiliates, partners, etc. as part of their work-related responsibilities. Applicants for these roles acknowledge and accept the inherent risk associated with external representation of HIAS.

 

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 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 • 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.