Resettlement Specialist

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HIAS seeks to recruit a Resettlement Specialist who will contribute toward meeting the departmental goals of promoting resettlement as a durable solution for at-risk refugee populations in Colombia. The Resettlement Specialist will conduct intakes and resettlement interviews, analyze refugee claims and resettlement needs and draft Resettlement Referral Forms (RRFs) for direct submission to the United States Refugee Admissions Program. Responsible of reporting for internal HIAS purposes at the country and HQ levels and externally to donors. As part of the case management process, the Resettlement Officer will liaise closely with external referral stakeholders and partners to conduct thorough case conferencing and ensure the integrity of the referral process.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Draft Resettlement Referral Forms and submit them to the Resettlement Manager, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for review.
- Conduct case-conferencing with stakeholders and provide individual counseling to clients on the resettlement process and HIAS safeguarding and anti-fraud policy.
- Host case counseling sessions for individual clients to provide clients with timely and accurate feedback on the status of their resettlement cases.
- Maintain a database and an individual case management strategy for cases under resettlement consideration.
- Update status of resettlement cases on the Monitoring System.
- Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of narrative and data reports.
- Participate in training on resettlement, safeguarding and anti-fraud measures.
- Maintain constant communication with UNHCR on referred cases to complement and avoid duplication.
- Participate on internal meeting to articulate with other related areas for an integral response.
- Perform other duties as and when required.

**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**:
**_Studies:_**
- Legal professional
- Additional studies on gender approach (desire)
- Specialization or master’s degree (desire)

**_Experience:_**
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in working in a refugee-related context or in an NGO-related context. Refugee resettlement experience is preferred.
- Experience in the country's humanitarian and immigration context
- Knowledge of the institutional structure of comprehensive support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence and legal concepts on the rights of LGBTIQ+ people (desirable).

**_Knowledge:_**
- Immigration policy and current regulations in Colombia.
- International legal framework governing refugees, human rights, and human rights law.
- Written and spoken proficiency in English and Spanish
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interviewing and counseling skills.
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

**HIRING PROCESS**:

- 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

**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