Guyanese Migratory Legal Framework Consultant At HIAS

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a qualified consultant to support the technical capacity building of HIAS staff in Guyana. The consultant will develop and implement a training on Guyanese migratory governance and legal framework, also focusing on access to rights (such as labor, health, and education). The consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive training which aims to strengthen HIAS Guyana’s staff understanding of the legal requirements and processes involved in Guyanese migratory legislation. The consultant will review HIAS’ existing document on Protection Information in Guyana, aiming at empowering HIAS Guyana’s staff with adequate knowledge to support beneficiaries.

The consultancy will last for a period of 3 (three) months. Applicants are required to apply through the website, and to attach a CV and quotation in PDF format.

OBJECTIVES:

To build the capacity of HIAS Guyana staff on Guyanese migratory legal framework, ensuring that the staff strengthens its understanding of the country’s migration and asylum legislation.

The Consultant will work closely with HIAS Guyana Program Manager and the LAC Technical Advisor for Legal Protection. They will provide guidance feedback to the consultant to ensure the training and supporting training materials are useful to HIAS’s continued work.

DELIVERERABLES:

Development and facilitation of training covering, at minimum:

• An overview of migration governance bodies and the administrative structure of the Government of Guyana.
• An overview of the migratory legal framework in Guyana.
• Procedures and requirements for visas, work permits, and residency permits.
• Specific measures to regulate residency for Venezuelans, their procedures, and requirements.
• Procedures and requirements for acquiring Guyanese citizenship.
• Migrants and refugees’ rights and obligations under Guyanese law.
• An overview of compulsory removal measures procedures.
• An overview of access to rights, focusing particularly on:
• Opening business (regulations, legalization, and taxes for business owners)
• Renting
• Labor
• Health
• Education (recognition of studies, degrees, and diplomas)

To review the content presented in HIAS’ existing document on Protection Information in Guyana.

• Provision of training materials in English;
• Revision of the content presented in HIAS’ existing document on Protection Information in Guyana. The technical document is expected with updated information, including normative references and suggestions of additional literature;

Delivery of a final report on the training, including measurement of knowledge, and on the content reviewed. The report should include an overview of the training program, an analysis of the learning outcomes, and a measurement of knowledge acquired by participants. The report should be written in English and should not exceed 20 pages. The knowledge measurement should be conducted using a standardized test or evaluation method, and the results should be presented in the report.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in Law.
• Active registration with the Bar Association of Guyana.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with Guyanese migratory legal framework. Understanding of international refugee law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in conducting capacity building that actively combines theory and practice.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in Spanish or English required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Ability to work well independently.

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 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.