HIAS Hiring GBV Prevention Training Consultant

GBV Prevention Training Consultant on SASA! Together Methodology

BACKGROUND:

HIAS is an international non-profit organization that stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. HIAS’ operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community-based protection including Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response, Resilience building, child protection and the provision of durable solutions.

The overall goal of HIAS’ global GBV Prevention and Response programming is for forcibly displaced refugee women, girls, and sexual and gender minorities to pursue their potential and to access their human and legal rights, free from violence and oppression. HIAS GBV programming works to ensure.

1. Forcibly displaced women, girls, and sexual and gender minorities face a reduced risk of GBV,
2. Survivors of sexual and physical violence have access to coordinated psychosocial, health, and legal services,
3. Family, community, and institutions support refugee women, girls, and sexual and gender minorities in accessing and using their rights.

With funding from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), HIAS Kenya is implementing a project aimed at enhancing protection and inclusion for vulnerable refugees, including LGBTQI+ persons and the host community in Nairobi.

The project has four objectives.

• To enhance the protection of vulnerable refugees, including women, men, children-at-risk, and LGBTQI+ persons, through integrated legal and community-based interventions.
• To improve the safety and mental well-being of vulnerable refugees including LGBTQI+ persons through the provision of integrated MHPSS community-based interventions.

• To enhance the protection of GBV survivors and vulnerable refugees including LGBTQI+ persons through GBV risk reduction, prevention, and response interventions.
• To enhance the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable refugees and the host community through livelihood support and vocational skills development.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY:

The purpose of the consultancy is to build the capacity of HIAS Kenya GBV staff on SASA (Start, Awareness, Support, Action) Together methodology of GBV Prevention.

METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF WORK

In close co-ordination with HIAS, the consultant will implement the following tasks:

1. Design the training resources:
   1. Develop the training content for staff to be delivered through interactive activities, methodologies and discussions.
   2. Draft the methodology and training schedule and submit to HIAS for review and approval.
   3. Finalize the methodology and training schedule as approved by HIAS.
2. Conduct the staff training.
   1. Conduct the training; based on the approved methodology and training/ schedule,
   2. Conduct an evaluation of the training.
3. Report writing

Prepare a training report and share with HIAS Kenya as per agreed timelines.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:

The following will be the expected deliverables and outputs of the consultancy:

• Work plan for developing the training, and proposed methodologies.
• Evaluation report of the training and the trainer/facilitator
• A final process report on the consultancy
• Soft copies of all presentations and training notes.
• Tools for measuring training outcomes e.g., pre and post-test, questionnaires, training evaluation forms etc.

TIME FRAME

The overall consultancy is expected to cover a duration of 14 working days including the preparation phase, (sharing training agenda and content with HIAS team for reviews). The Consultant should be able to undertake some of the tasks concurrently to fit within the planned HIAS work plan and timeframe, without compromising the quality of work expected.

HIAS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Overall coordination of all the consultancy needs and tasks with the Consultant.
• Technical and operational support required throughout the training process.
• Technical review of all training content, tools and reports.
• HIAS will also oversee the coordination and logistics of the trainings.

THE CONSULTANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Developing of training resources, reviewing existing information, preparing training outlines and objectives.
• Developing an appropriate methodology for the training. This should be participatory and empirical, for HIAS staff to gain and apply new skills and knowledge on the contemporary evidence based GBV prevention methods.

CONSULTANCY COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Consulting firm or individual with rich experience in GBV evidence-based prevention interventions. This includes specific experience with primary prevention activities designed to address root causes of GBV and gender inequality.
• Prior experience in developing participatory training resources and completing trainings.
• A certified TOT on SASA, a team leader preferably with a graduate degree in social science or related discipline with extensive knowledge and experience in Evidence Based GBV prevention and Behavior Change Communication
• Experience in working in Humanitarian sector and with refugees in urban setting preferably in Kenya.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:

• Letter of interest in submission of a proposal.
• A detailed technical proposal, with budget, clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Terms of Reference and including but not limited to the following;

• Consultant/Company Profile
• Demonstrated previous experience in similar assignments and qualifications outlined in this ToRs. Please attach a previous training report where applicable.
• Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member and include CVs of each team member.

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 for consultancies:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 3: Offer, consultancy agreement and background check.

Step 4: 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.

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.

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