Samuel Hall

🚨 We’re #Hiring – Join Our Team! Looking to take your career to the next level? Samuel Hall has two fantastic opportunities for talented professionals to join our team in The Hague, Netherlands: 1️⃣ Finance Controller 2️⃣ Global HR Manager If you're passionate about making an impact and want to work in a dynamic, global environment, explore the full job descriptions and apply today! 🔗 Learn more ⬇️ and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dWETX9Z

❓Did you know that in 2015, migrants contributed $6.7 trillion to the global economy which is 9.4% of global GDP. That’s $3 trillion more than they would have produced in their origin countries. [Source: https://lnkd.in/d527NNQH] 🤝But their impact doesn’t stop at numbers. Migrants breathe new life into spaces, bringing innovation to businesses, culture to communities, and solutions to shared challenges. 🌎This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we reflect on how their stories remind us of what’s possible when inclusion goes hand in hand with opportunity. ⬇️Scroll through key insights from our research on migrants' contributions and discover actionable recommendations to amplify their impact. 1️⃣ Dive into the resources behind these findings! Our Newly Launched Urban Position Paper: https://lnkd.in/dRBgXrde 2️⃣ Equal Partnerships Policy Brief: https://lnkd.in/dhNYYps6 MBA Sustainability Management (Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg) FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Centre for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg, Research on Migration, Displacement, and Integration (MFI), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) , German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and Samuel Hall 3️⃣ Voices on The Move Podcast on Climate Migration. Produced with  Migration Matters e.V., York University’s Dahdaleh Institute, and HABITABLE ECMN https://lnkd.in/giqMCGQc 4️⃣ The Role of Women in The Climate Mobility Agenda; co-authored with UNDP: https://lnkd.in/dUef_Jiw 5️⃣ Youth Migration & Development’: A New Lens For Critical Times: https://lnkd.in/eyi6r-JK Supported by The World Bank and co-chaired by OECD - OCDE & UNDP 6️⃣ Mapping and research to strengthen protection and assistance measures for migrants with diverse SOGIESC with IOM - UN Migration https://lnkd.in/d-AM4949 7️⃣ Team No Sleep - A CBO Towards working towards protection & progress of LGBTQIA+ Refugees in Kenya https://lnkd.in/dr94eZfT 8️⃣ The Samuel Hall Stories Podcast: Digital Livelihoods For Refugees in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/euSiN9qZ Let’s unlock the full potential of migrants’ contributions for a more inclusive and thriving future. #MigrantRightsAreHumanRights #InternationalMigrantsDay

🔔 #JobAlert: Samuel Hall is #Hiring for Two Exciting Roles! We are excited to share two fantastic opportunities to become part of Samuel Hall’s vibrant team, based in The Hague, Netherlands! 1️⃣Finance Controller to join the Finance Unit 💼As an experienced Finance Controller, you will play a key role in enhancing financial management and control across both global and local levels. Your responsibilities will include ensuring strong financial oversight, compliance, and capacity building at various sites. ⚙️You will also contribute to the development of finance policies, guidelines, and toolkits to support the finance team and non-financial managers in effectively managing finance-related responsibilities. 📍This is a full-time position based in the Netherlands, requiring the right to work in the country. The role involves frequent travel to the organisation's offices worldwide. 2️⃣ Global HR Manager to join the People and Culture unit. This is a newly created role, ideal for adaptive and creative thinkers eager to contribute and help shape innovative processes and strategies. 💼In this position, you will design, implement, and manage HR systems, policies, and tools to support global operations while ensuring compliance. ⚙️You will play a pivotal role in driving HR transformation by improving operational efficiency and providing technical expertise to the HR team. 📍This will be a full-time role, based in the Netherlands with the right to work in the country with frequent travel to the organisation’s offices. 🔗 Explore the full job descriptions, candidate criteria, and application details on our careers page. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dWETX9Z 

📢 We were delighted to participate remotely in the 2024 Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week Asia-Pacific (#RHPW2024) —a dynamic gathering that brought together over 400 participants from 300 organisations across 61 countries to showcase the power of collaboration in humanitarian action. 💻 Our research lead, Juliette Samman, presented key insights from Samuel Hall’s study on the added value of Faith Actors in Localisation conducted in collaboration with Islamic Relief Worldwide Relief under the STRIDE programme. The study explores the crucial yet often under-recognised role of faith actors in humanitarian and development contexts, with findings spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine, and Mozambique. Key highlights from Juliette’s presentation included: 📚 Debunking Myths: Most faith actors are non-missionary, aligning closely with humanitarian principles. 🌍 Building Bridges: Exploring shared values between secular and faith-based actors to enhance collaboration. 📖 Stories of Impact: Inspiring case studies showcasing faith actors' contributions to community solidarity and resilience, particularly in crisis settings. 🛠️ Overcoming Barriers: Addressing challenges such as limited funding, structural hurdles, and cultural misunderstandings, while offering evidence-based solutions. 💡 A significant focus of the session, led by Islamic Relief Worldwide, Zahra Khan Durrani Relief, was on climate change and gender, emphasising the critical role faith actors play in addressing climate impacts and advancing gender equity in affected communities. These discussions highlighted the importance of inclusive, community-driven approaches in tackling global crises. Faith actors often step in where others can’t, providing vital mental health and psychosocial support and fostering solidarity amid challenges such as climate change, conflict, and displacement. However, to unlock their full potential, structural and funding barriers must be addressed. We’re proud to have contributed to this important dialogue and look forward to advancing localisation and amplifying the role of faith actors in responding to global challenges. 📖 Find our report here: https://lnkd.in/dFc6p3Ad Scroll through some select insights from the presentation below ⬇️ #HumanitarianWork #FaithActors #Localisation #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #

🚨Tackling Crisis with Action: Evaluating NRC’s Integrated Emergency Aid for Conflict-Affected Communities in Cameroon Since 2018, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Cameroon has stood with conflict-affected communities in  Northwest and Southwest regions, regions marked by displacement, insecurity, and fragile access to resources. Supported by USAID/BHA, this project has delivered critical emergency aid, addressing shelter, water, food security, and legal support for thousands. 🤝 In partnership with NRC, Samuel Hall conducted a comprehensive evaluation to understand the full impact of these efforts, identifying essential lessons and strategies for advancing humanitarian response. 📊 Our evaluation took a close look at NRC’s approach: emergency response within an integrated aid approach, built on strategic partnerships with local actors and the commitment of NRC’s team. 🔍 Why This Evaluation Matters: More than an assessment of outcomes, this evaluation provides a blueprint for responding in fragile settings with both immediate and sustainable solutions. Our evaluation found: 1️⃣ Efficient Resource Use: Strong financial management and adaptive budgeting allowed resources to reach communities effectively, though earlier and a stronger engagement with local partners could mitigate delays. 2️⃣ Improved Living Conditions: The project improved shelter, food security, and legal protection, with community members noting better access to essentials like clean water and secure shelter. 3️⃣ Sector Integration for Holistic Impact: Integrated approaches across sectors (WASH, food security, legal protection) were effective, though opportunities remain for deeper, cross-sector coordination tailored to the specific context affected by conflict. 4️⃣ Sustainability Potential: The project demonstrated long-term potential with tangible improvements, but political instability and security risks pose challenges to sustained impact. To build on this impact, we propose deepening localisation by involving local actors at every project phase, refining contingency planning to navigate security and other contextual challenges, and enhancing gender and disability inclusion to ensure every community member has equitable access to support. 🔄Rethinking the purpose of the integrated approach between sectors, like WASH, food security, and shelter, will further strengthen the humanitarian response, making it more seamless and responsive to the complex needs of communities on the ground. The lessons drawn chart a way forward to ensure humanitarian responses are resilient, adaptable, and inclusive. 👉 Find more insights and recommendations in our full report. https://lnkd.in/dxn52bUJ Carolina Viana

🌍#MigrantRights are #HumanRights…. When well-governed, labour migration can provide numerous benefits, including economic growth, social and financial remittances, market development, and skills exchange.  Yet across Africa, migrant workers often face discrimination, abuse, and barriers to justice. 💡 Did you know? Over 80% of labour migration happens within the continent, promising economic growth, skills exchange, and development. But without strong safeguards, migrants are left vulnerable. 🤝 Samuel Hall, leading the research for The JLMP, a collaborative initiative by the African Union (AU), International Labour Organization, IOM - UN Migration, and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa , has contributed to the release of two key reports: 1️⃣ Assessment of Challenges and Opportunities across five JLMP Action Member States: Samuel Hall's research mapped the challenges faced by migrant workers and national authorities in managing complaints in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Morocco. 🔍Our research finds that migrant workers often face significant barriers in accessing justice, including lack of awareness of their rights, language barriers, and fear of retaliation. National authorities face challenges in terms of resource constraints and lack of standardised procedures. Our recommendations include enhancing awareness programs for migrant workers, increasing resources for complaint handling, and establishing standardised, transparent procedures for managing complaints. 2️⃣ A Practical Guide for State Authorities: This guide, informed by Samuel Hall's research, offers a detailed, step-by-step process for creating State-led reporting mechanisms that prioritise safety, effectiveness, and gender-responsiveness. It aligns with key frameworks such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the AU Declaration on the Rights of Migrant Workers, and the AU Migration Policy Framework for Africa (2018-2030). ✅We recommend that state authorities adopt a rights-based approach, ensure mechanisms are accessible to all migrant workers regardless of gender, and continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these mechanisms to ensure they meet the needs of migrant workers. ✊ At Samuel Hall, we advocate for the protection and promotion of migrant workers' rights across the continent. We are proud to have led the research that supports these accessible, rights-based mechanisms for all migrant workers. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s reaffirm that migrant rights are non-negotiable. Let’s work together to implement these recommendations and strengthen the rights of migrant workers everywhere! 📄Find the reports here:  https://lnkd.in/dQz2UWR2 https://lnkd.in/d5gzCPdq

🌍 What makes a place truly habitable in the face of climate change? Samuel Hall, in collaboration with the HABITABLE ECMN consortium held the #HABITABLE Project Final Conference this week, on 4-6 December 2024 in #Nairobi, Kenya. 🎤 This conference marked the culmination of a four-year research project funded by the European Commission under Horizon 2020. Over the past four years, the HABITABLE project has generated groundbreaking insights into how climate change drives migration decisions, affects livelihoods, and shapes the habitability of communities worldwide. Over three insightful days, leading policymakers, researchers, and practitioners came together to tackle pressing questions: 🔎 How do environmental stressors and governance gaps shape migration decisions? 🔎What does equity look like in climate adaptation policies? 🔎How do we move from theory to impactful solutions? Key Highlights from the Conference: 🌐 Groundbreaking Research: Consortium members presented critical insights into how environmental stressors, policy gaps, and adaptive strategies influence migration decisions globally. 🤝 Community Engagement: Presentations highlighted the importance of participatory mapping methods and involving local stakeholders in designing impactful solutions. ⚖️ Focus on Equity: Discussions emphasised the need for gender justice and equitable frameworks to address vulnerabilities in climate mobility. 📑 Policy Challenges: Insights explored the concept of "habitability" in specific contexts, showcasing the gap between theoretical models and lived realities. 🌱 Collaborative Vision: Closed-door consortium sessions laid the groundwork for embedding HABITABLE findings into future research and policy collaborations. This conference reaffirmed the power of collaboration in tackling the challenges of climate mobility. As this four-year journey comes to an end, we remain committed to turning research into action. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, speakers, and participants for your dedication and insights. Let’s continue pushing boundaries to create lasting impact. Scroll below for glimpses of some powerful moments from the event. What do you think makes a place habitable? Join the conversation below! 👇 Wendy Indira Jared Aol François Gemenne Julia Blocher, Ph.D. Marie Leroy Hervé NICOLLE Nassim Majidi

🌍 Community engagement goes beyond collecting data; it's about amplifying voices and driving locally-led solutions. At Samuel Hall, we ensure that communities of research are  partners in shaping research, programmes, and policies. This philosophy has been at the heart of the HABITABLE ECMN Horizon 2020 project (2020-2024), which explores the links between climate impacts, migration, and displacement, aiming to anticipate future dynamics. The project brings together 22 partners from 18 countries. As a partner, Samuel Hall led fieldwork and research for the HABITABLE project in #Kenya. Using participatory methods like Cognitive Fuzzy Mapping and Video Mapping, we encouraged collective reflection on habitability. These tools helped participants visually and narratively explore their environments, reduce biases, and co-develop solutions with communities. Building on this, our full-cycle approach to community engagement ensures that results are shared in a community-centred way, making findings accessible and actionable for those directly involved. This week in Kibwezi, Makueni County we saw this engagement in action. The interactive event organised by HABITABLE and led by SH’s Jared Aol Wendy Indira, Grace Bosire and Mwara Nyoike brought together over 100 participants—including youth, women’s groups, community cooperatives, and local leaders. Key outcomes included: ✅ A community-driven "wish list" to inform policy discussions in Nairobi. ✅ Shared best practices for climate change adaptation informed by the panel discussions with community members ✅ Strengthened collaboration between local voices and decision-makers. The event also featured a captivating skit by Sony Sugar School that shared the story of climate change through the eyes of trees, featuring a brave girl fighting to save the forest from her profit-driven father. 🌱The event concluded with a tree-planting ceremony, inspiring participants to take actionable steps toward sustainability and contribute to creating a greener, more climate-resilient future. As the HABITABLE project's final conference begins today (4–6 Dec), in #Nairobi;  we’re excited to share how these insights are shaping the global conversation on climate change and habitability. Follow us on Instagram for live updates and stay tuned for more stories from the field. https://lnkd.in/dekGpHvP Read our paper on ‘Rethinking habitability from ordinary experience in Kenya’ authored by Hervé NICOLLE https://lnkd.in/dQTjutqi

TW*: mentions of rape, harassment and violence. “As a child, I had always wanted to be a journalist so that I could write and share stories about the violence I saw facing women. I also wanted to help them and ensure that every girl or woman would be provided the opportunity of education," says Isra Yahya, who had to flee Sudan as a child. Decades later, this is exactly what Isra is doing. With five other women, she co-founded She Can Initiative, one of the few women-run refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Their work covers crucial areas such as sexual and reproductive health, self-hygiene, mental well-being, and child protection. As part of our #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we’re resharing Isra’s story from our Everyday Women Leader Series. Isra discusses the power of localisation and collaboration in addressing GBV in Kakuma Refugee Camp. "Our programmes empower young girls and women with the knowledge and skills to safeguard their rights. People with basic skills are better equipped to recognise and prevent violations of their rights," she shares. Their efforts have deeply resonated within the community, contributing to reducing practices like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read her story here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/d64582Fb

📢 New Samuel Hall Podcast Episode: From the Ground Up: Redefining Localisation with Refugees 💡As humanitarian organisations have committed  to more localised action, what are the gaps between how refugees define localisation versus how organisations implement it. Understanding this gap is vital in helping us all play a role in filling it. In this special Samuel Hall Stories Podcast episode, our host Mwara Nyoike speaks with Nhial Deng, a South Sudanese refugee advocate and Global Student Prize winner. Nhial shares his journey from Kakuma refugee camp to championing change in the humanitarian sector, offering practical insights on achieving genuine localisation. 🔍 This episode explores: 🌍What localization means to refugees vs. organisations 🤝How humanitarian practices can better align with refugee needs ⚡How to shift power for true inclusion 🎙️This conversation brings new depth to our understanding of localisation, highlighting perspectives from refugee-led organisations and emphasising the importance of capacity-building for sustainable, community-driven impact, illustrating how empowering local voices can lead to more meaningful and lasting change. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eeCamUjZ