Legal Protection Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent will oversee the day to day running of the legal protection program, supervise protection staff and provide leadership. The incumbent will also spearhead provision of timely, effective and quality protection responses to persons of concern.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership to protection staff and manage the unit’s workflow relating to refugee protection activities, whilst ensuring adherence to relevant national and international laws and sector standards.

• Facilitate the establishment of community-based protection mechanisms and support.

• Maintain and develop relationships with Key stakeholders and partners to advocate for the rights of refugees.

• Ensure timely reporting and contribute to resource mobilization and other organizational development efforts.

• Ensure implementation of protection related to Age, Gender, and Diversity in the program.

• Monitor and report program activities to ensure quality of work vis-a-vis contractual and grant commitments while ensuring the impact is realized.

• Contribute to initiatives to enhance national and local protection capacities.

• Undertake routine correspondence, draft reports and compile statistics for the protection program.

• Develop strategic partnerships through participation in coordination meetings.

• Participate and inform resource mobilization, strategic planning, and implementation of projects.

• Provide legal representation, support and advise.

• Performing other duties as required

• A minimum of master’s degree in law, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies, Social Science and/or other related fields of study
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
• Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission to the bar and a current practicing certificate.
• 7 – 9 years working in a management position with at least 3 years in Project Management, monitoring and evaluation with a specific focus legal protection.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Refugees
• Knowledge of international legal frameworks governing refugees, human rights/human rights law preferred,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interviewing and counselling skills and ability to interact with refugee populations, strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Strong analytical, managerial, leadership and team building skills;
• Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office, excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of Kiswahili
• Ability to work and supervise a team, maintain respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision, in a culturally diverse team
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk and control.

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 • (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