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Technical Editor and Writer Consultant
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS seeks two Technical Editor and Writer Consultants to support the elaboration, research, writing, correcting, and editing of reports and related materials in the framework of the Regional Group on Risks, Emergencies, and Disasters (“REDLAC” hereinafter) Protection Working Group, which is co-led by HIAS and UNHCR, to ensure that the products are readable, accurate, concise, well structured, and timely ready for publication.
HIAS is an international Jewish organization that stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. HIAS´ comprehensive regional response for Latin America and the Caribbean meets the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Aruba, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
HIAS´ regional strategy relies on our high-impact services and well-established partnerships with donors and partners, including governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and local and refugee communities. It capitalizes on our expertise in providing operational support and programming in four areas, including Legal Protection; Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response; Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial support; and Economic Inclusion.
REDLAC is a regional coordination platform for preparedness and response to humanitarian crises. Based on the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), it was created in 2003 as a mechanism to foster understanding and joint analysis of humanitarian crises and encourage regional, global, and national approaches. HIAS is an active member of REDLAC since 2018 and has been elected to co-lead the Protection Working Group along with UNHCHR.
Note: positions based remotely in Guatemala and Mexico
OBJECTIVES & DELIVERABLES:
- Two reports regarding the 2023 Work Plan of REDLAC Protection Working Group and related materials, including snapshots and executive summaries.
- Analyze and monitor protection indicators in Central American countries and beyond in order to update the situation of refugees and migrants, and other persons in need in the sub-region following the co-leads guidance.
- Review, adjust and edit the comments provided by the co-leads and member organizations of REDLAC’s Protection Working Group to the two reports in order to guarantee that their inputs and perspectives are reflected.
- Conducting bilateral check-ins with members of the national REDLAC’s Protection Working Group to enable trust relationships and include their inputs and perspective in the reports and other activities.
- Support the elaboration of key messages in the advocacy and communications products of REDLAC’s Protection Working Group.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate degree in journalism, law, political science, sociology, international relations, or related fields.
- Excellent analytical, writing, editing, and speaking skills in Spanish and English.
- At least five years of professional experience in conducting technical research reports, policy documents, and communication materials, including text editing and correction, related to human rights, refugees, migrants, or internally displaced people.
- Solid experience as a technical writer, technical editor, or copyeditor in Spanish is essential.
- Work experience with the UN, multi-lateral organisms, non-governmental organizations, and/or with States, preferably in the LAC region, is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Strong text, table, figure, and map editing skills.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook essential).
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.
SALVAGUARDA:
HIAS está comprometida con la protección de los niños, las niñas y adultos vulnerables y cualquier otra persona que reciba un daño o se encuentre en potencial daño directo o indirecto por su contacto e interacción con HIAS. No toleraremos la explotación o abuso sexual, o cualquier otra forma de acoso o negligencia hecho por nuestros colaboradores o personal asociado. Cualquier candidato que reciba una oferta laboral de HIAS deberá firmar y seguir el Código de Conducta y las políticas asociadas a la Salvaguarda. Todos los colaboradores deberán pasar por un exitoso proceso de verificación de referencias e investigación que pueden incluir hasta el historial penal. HIAS participa en el Esquema Inter-agencial de Declaración de Malas Conductas (Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). En línea con este esquema, requeriremos información a los candidatos de sus empleadores anteriores acerca de acoso, abuso o explotación sexual durante el tiempo que se encontró laborando, o cualquier otro incidente que haya estado bajo investigación cuando el candidato haya dejado su empleo. Con ello, HIAS también compartirá información cuando otras organizaciones lo requieran como parte de su proceso de reclutamiento. Al enviar esta aplicación, el candidato confirma su entendimiento del procedimiento de selección.
