About USCRI
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is an international non-governmental and non-profit organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of people in migration by advancing fair and humane public policies, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life.
In collaboration with its partners, USCRI provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrant children, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants across all 50 states, as well as in El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants at both the national and global levels, helping to shape policies, practices, and laws. USCRI Mexico was established in 2021 with the Mexico-U.S. Border Program in Tijuana, and in 2024, additional programs were added to support the creation of complementary educational pathways for refugees in Mexico. This goal is simultaneously supported by the creation of safe, inclusive, and intercultural welcoming communities and by advocating for the rights of migrants and asylum seekers. To learn more about our work, please visit our official website at USCRI.
Position Mission
Habesha Project promotes higher education opportunities to young displaced persons and refugees around the world. Impulsing an inclusive, whole-of-society approach, this project promotes a comprehensive action model to guarantee both international protection and local integration through academic scholarships in Mexico. The Accompaniment Officeris responsible for providing comprehensive and urgent support to beneficiary students, as well as follow-up and attention in the areas of immigration, health, academics, and psychosocial well-being. The Accompaniment Officer serves as the focal point of attention and communication between the beneficiary students and the team.
Main Functions and Responsibilities:
- Implement the reception and accompaniment system for the students of the Habesha Project.
- Conduct semi-annual interviews with the students according to the accompaniment system.
- Execute and supervise the actions to be taken based on the accompaniment report in the academic, medical, immigration, and psychosocial components.
- Maintain constant communication with academic authorities and relevant stakeholders involved in the accompaniment of the students.
- Continuously update databases with information collected from student accompaniment.
- Accompany students through their immigration, academic, and medical processes, adhering to established protocols.
- Update and follow up on the specific immigration processes of the students.
- Address extraordinary and/or emergency situations involving students during or outside working hours if required.
- Handle requests for additional goods and/or services from the students.
- Seek partnerships and connections to obtain concrete benefits in the form of goods or services for Habesha Project students.
- Maintain assertive and constant communication with the students.
- Keep organized and updated files for each student.
- Provide support to other areas and programs that involve students in activities or events.
- Write individual and semi-annual reports on student accompaniment.
- Perform other tasks as directed by coordination for the implementation and monitoring of the Habesha Project.
All the above-mentioned responsibilities and duties are essential job functions. The listed tasks should not be considered exhaustive, and other related tasks may be assigned as required by supervisors.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychopedagogy, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of work/professional experience with civil society organizations, student organizations, universities, international organizations, or government agencies in the areas of migration, human rights, or vulnerable populations.
- Experience in direct accompaniment of refugees or migrants.
- Knowledge of immigration processes in Mexico.
- Knowledge of psychological first aid.
Languages
- Native Spanish or, if a foreigner, excellent proficiency in oral, written, and reading comprehension in Spanish.
- Proven proficiency in oral and written English, demonstrated by certification.
Competencies
- Assertive and effective communication
- Active listening
- Sensitivity, respect, and openness to other cultures, identities, and expressions
- Proactive personality
- Perseverance in achieving objectives
- Formal document writing in English and Spanish
- Commitment
- Analytical and/or strategic thinking
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability to change
- Responsibility
- Honesty
Computer Tools and Software Required
- Excellent command of Office suite, Outlook tools, and Google Drive.
Activity Evaluation
- Semi-annual performance evaluations and achievement of set objectives.
Job Offer Conditions
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Salary Range: $17,200 MXN monthly net
- Initial trial contract for 1 month
- 4 weeks of vacation per year worked, plus official holidays.
The organization is committed to a diverse and multicultural work environment. There is no discrimination at any time based on ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, social condition, health status, religion, migration status, opinions, sexual preferences, marital status, or any other factor that undermines human dignity. We encourage everyone to apply.
How to apply
Application Instructions
Send your CV, three work references or recommendation letters (including the name, position, phone number, and email of the supervisor), a motivation letter no longer than one page, to [email protected] indicating the name of the vacancy in the subject line: “Accompaniment Officer.”
Publication Period
August 22 to September 16, 2024.