POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS Kenya seeks to hire a facilitator to facilitate and train the HIAS team and Refugee-Led organizations on The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB). The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program is a start-up and business management training program developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) with a focus on starting and improving small businesses to create more and better employment.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The overall objective of the training is to capacitate trainers in using the SIYB business training program to become SIYB-certified trainers.

The specific objectives include:

1. To facilitate the SIYB Training of Trainers (TOT) delivery for trainers from HIAS team and refugee-led organizations
2. To ensure that trainees demonstrate the capacity to successfully deliver SIYB program to both new and existing entrepreneurs
3. To ensure visibility of the activities by capturing professional photos and Videos including the results of the training.

METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF WORK

In close coordination with HIAS, the facilitator will implement the following tasks:

1.Design the training resources:

• Develop the training content for the SIYB program to be delivered through interactive activities, methodologies, and discussions
• Draft the training objectives, methodology, and training/workshop schedule and submit to HIAS for review and approval
• Finalize the methodology and training/workshop schedule as approved by HIAS
• A work plan on how the consultancy will be executed

2. Conduct a 12-day in-person training for the HIAS Economic Inclusion program team and refugee-led organization.

• Conduct the training based on the approved methodology and training/workshop schedule
• Evaluate the training

3. Submit a detailed report on the training

EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

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

1. Evaluation of the trainer's work, based on evaluation forms received from participants
2. Conduct and facilitate entrepreneurship training successfully
3. Improve trainers' delivery skills to enhance their capabilities in supporting entrepreneurs at the local level
4. Participants have the capacity to prepare comprehensive business plans, costing multiple products
5. A complete final report on the implementation of the tasks
6. Soft copies of all presentations and training notes and training manual
7. Develop tools for measuring training outcomes e.g., pre and post-test questions

TIMEFRAME

The facilitator should be able to undertake the tasks concurrently to fit within the planned HIAS work plan and timeframe, without compromising the quality of work expected.

This will be:

1. Review existing information provided by HIAS and develop training content-2 days
2. Review and incorporate feedback from HIAS
3. Conduct a 12- day training
4. Produce training report for first review and feedback - 2 days after training
5. Produce final report day after HIAS sends back the first review

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HIAS will be responsible for the following:

• Overall coordination including mobilization of participants and venue
• Technical and operational support required throughout the training process
• Technical review of all training content, tools, and reports

The facilitator will be responsible for the following:

• Developing training resources, reviewing existing information, preparing training outlines and objectives
• Developing an appropriate methodology for the training specifically one that is participatory
• Conduct 12-day in-person training
• Developing training report
• Conduct training evaluation before and after the training

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Individual/company with demonstrable experience in the SIYB program
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the socio-economic status of refugees
• Experience in providing capacity building on SIYB with a valid license
• Prior experience in training humanitarian workers specifically those implementing economic inclusion programs
• Prior experience in developing participatory training resources

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 a budget, clearly demonstrates a thorough understanding of this ToR.
• Facilitator/Company Profile; Demonstrated previous experience in similar assignments and qualifications outlined in this ToR.
• Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member and include CVs of each team member.

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 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis