Deputy Director, HIAS Overseas Processing Entity – Vienna, Austria

HIAS, Inc., the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the oldest international agency serving refugees in the U.S., seeks a skilled Deputy Director with strong management experience for the HIAS Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) in Vienna, Austria.

The Vienna OPE processes eligible refugees for the U.S. Refugee Program and ensures compliance under the terms of a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Government. Reporting directly to the OPE Director and working closely with HIAS Headquarters, the successful candidate will coordinate the internal operations of the OPE, including Pre-Arrival, Pre-Adjudication, Out-Processing, and Cultural Orientation. The Deputy Director will support the Director in financial, human resources, information, and other administrative functions; provide training and guidance to staff; develop and update operating procedures; prepare statistical and narrative reports on programmatic developments, country conditions, and other topics as necessary; and perform additional duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least two years of management experience. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with the U.S. refugee admissions program, preferably both domestic and overseas, and have basic knowledge of U.S. immigration law. Native-level English with excellent writing, presentation, and analytical ability required, as is experience managing staff, operations, and preparing budgets. Fluency in German helpful. Pre-certified to work in EU a plus but not required. (Employer will petition, if needed.)

Please e-mail a letter of application explaining your interests and qualifications, as well as full and current curriculum vitae (CV/résumé) reflecting salary history to: hiasintntl@hias.org. Please type "Deputy Director, OPE Vienna" in the subject line. Résumé with cover letter and salary history may also be FAXED to: 212-967-4383.

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