Location: Thessaloniki

Job title: Education Coordinator Northern Greece  

Status:  Full Time

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of a refugee non-formal education project in close cooperation with the key project staff, HQ team and partners, and in compliance with all contractual obligations towards the donor and in accordance with the SolidarityNow SOPs.
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the organization.
• Collaborate with responsible staff on the development and execution of project plans and monitoring processes and results achieved against the project indicators.
• Follow implementation plans and timetables.
• Submit activity reports.
• Lead and motivate the team, monitor activities and coordinate work.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to design a curriculum tailored to refugee needs and support its implementation through guidance and review when necessary.
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
• Employ resourcefulness in project implementation and monitoring. Identify and suggest creative solutions.
• Conduct field visits, and work and participate in field activities on an ad hoc basis.
• Perform any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.
• Assist the Thessaloniki team with the overall planning of the assigned project’s activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution preferably in Education Policy, or alternatively in Humanities, Social Science, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or related
• At least 1-year practical experience in humanitarian response
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Familiarity with the humanitarian process
• Proven understanding and experience of advocacy and policy change work within a humanitarian context
• Proven skills in networking and relationship building
• Strong analytical and information gathering skills
• Excellent writing and facilitation skills
• Strong communication and representational skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work alone and on one’s own initiative
• Cultural sensitivity
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and action
• Experience with institutional donors’ regulations and requirements

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by 03 November 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Education Coordinator Northern Greece”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Athens (Acharnon)

Position: Social Scientist

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Social Services Provision

•  Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to refugees.
• Providing F2F Counseling, Guidance
• Ensure referrals internally and externally
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
• Accompany beneficiaries to various services when needed.

 Data base and Case related info management

• Complete and maintain brief and Full Social History

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with other actors in the area (public sector, NGOs and INGOs) to link the beneficiary with the services needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive case plan for beneficiaries
• Organise group activities for beneficiaries aiming towards their empowerment
• Promote community engagement through structured activities

Qualifications & skills

Required

• University degree from an accredited academic in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• Experience in social work within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Confidence with IT tools and software;
• Ability to work unsupervised and at flexible working schedules;
• Ability to troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
• Ability to perform fact finding tasks; clearly articulate results in a fair and balanced way;
• Strong communication skills;
• Basic knowledge of humanitarian sector and stakeholders in Athens;
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Understanding and speaking of Arabic, Farsi, Dari; or Kurdish
• Awareness of the cultural background of Arabic speaking and Asian (i.e. Afghani, Arabic, Iranian) populations, in the context of the current people on the move emergency.

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday 27^th October, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “Social Scientist_Athens”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Athens

Position: Education Officer (Greek Language) (Athens)

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide Greek classes, as per the refugee and migrant population needs
2. Develop an educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different levels and age groups
3. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
4. Update and maintain effective workplans
5. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
6. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
7. Support education, recreational and various activities when necessary

Qualifications

• Degree – Bachelor degree in Education – Philologist, Greek Literature
• Specialisation in teaching Greek as a second language, Language Education for Refugees and Migrants
• Greek and English knowledge is necessary
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees and migrants
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration.
• Strong communication skills
• Being patient
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate others

Desired

• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, October 27th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Education Officer (Greek) (Athens)”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Athens

Position: Education Officer (Mother tongue – Arabic)

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

• Provide after-school Arabic language classes according to refugee and migrant population needs
• Develop an educational curriculum targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
• Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
• Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
• Update and maintain effective workplans
• Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
• Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
• Support education, recreational and various activities
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate referrals to available support
• Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and respond to students’ needs

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Arabic and at least of one more language, either Greek or English
• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Education (any subject) or Arabic Language will be a strong asset
• Professional (or volunteer) experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance
• Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Show a strong work ethic
• Able to work as part of a team while using initiative within work requirements

Desired

• Previous experience working in a multicultural environment is a strong advantage
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, October 27th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Education Officer (Mother tongue – Arabic) (Athens)

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Athens

Position: Education Officer (English Language) (Athens)

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide English language classes, per the refugee and migrant population needs
2. Develop an educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different levels and age groups
3. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
4. Update and maintain effective workplans
5. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
6. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
7. Support education, recreational and various activities when necessary

Qualifications

• Degree – Bachelor degree in English Language and Literature
• Excellent knowledge of English and preferably Greek
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities.
• Masters or Bachelor degree in Intercultural Education will be an advantage
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education.
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.

Desired

• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, October 27th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Education Officer (English) (Athens)”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Athens

Position: Education Centre Administration Officer & Focal Point (Athens)

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Administrative support to the Educational Program, including administrative assistance to educators
2. Monitoring of attendance/ participation per class and organizing of classes/room bookings in collaboration with educators and project coordinator
3. Communication with students/ beneficiaries, educators, project coordinator and public
4. Research of educational opportunities for the beneficiaries/ target group(s) of the Educational Program
5. Coordination and support of educational and recreational activities, including events and community meetings
6. Development of synergies and partnerships for the organization of educational, cultural and community building activities
7. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the teachers’ requests/ needs
8. Update and maintain effective workplans
9. Maintain updated contact lists of students/ beneficiaries and potential students
10. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes, activities, events
11. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
12. Receive, log and follow-up on requests from staff and students for material and supplies
13. Translate project related documents from English to Greek and vice versa

Qualifications

• University Degree in Humanities, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, and/or related field.
• Experience in working with NGOs and/or client-oriented services
• Greek and English knowledge is necessary
• High computer literacy
• Field experience working with refugees/migrants and/or other vulnerable groups
• Strong communication skills
• Being patient
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate others

Desired

• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, October 27th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Education Centre Administration Officer & Focal Point (Athens)”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Thessaloniki, Drama, Thiva

Job title: Educational Officer (English)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide after-school English language classes according to refugee and migrant population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
3. Provide homework support to children attending formal education
4. Oversee distribution of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support educational, recreational and other psychosocial activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate referrals to available support
10. Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and respond to students’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor degree in English Language and Literature or Education (any subject)
• Excellent English and preferably Greek
• Masters or Bachelor degree in Intercultural Education will be an advantage
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in managing educational programs and mainly primary education projects
• Excellent Computer skills

Desired

• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Experience of report writing
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, October 22, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer (English)” signifying the location (Thessaloniki, Drama, Thiva). For example, “SN Educational Officer (English)_Thessaloniki”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Thessaloniki, Thiva

Job title: Educational Officer (Greek Language)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide after-school educational activities, including Greek language classes, according to refugee and migrant population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
3. Provide homework support to children attending formal education
4. Oversee distribution of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support educational, recreational and other psychosocial activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate referrals to available support
10. Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor degree in Greek Language and Literature or Education (any subject)
• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Education or Teaching Greek as a second/foreign language will be preferred
• Native in Greek and preferably English
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in managing educational programs and mainly primary education projects
• Excellent Computer skills

Desired

• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of report writing
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, October 22, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer (Greek) “signifying your preferred location (Thessaloniki, Thiva). For example, “SN Educational Officer (Greek)_Thiva”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Thessaloniki

Job title: Educational Officer (Math and Science)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide after-school Math and Science classes according to refugee and migrant population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children and youth
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid
10. Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Science (eg Physics, Chemistry) or Primary Education or any other relevant field
• Excellent Greek and preferably English
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Excellent Computer skills

Desired

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Education will be an advantage
• Experience teaching non-native speakers
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of report writing
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, October 22, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “ “SN Educational Officer_Math/Science­­_Thessaloniki”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Drama, Thiva

Job title: Educational Officer (Math and Science)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide after-school Math and Science classes according to refugee and migrant population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children and youth
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid
10. Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Science (eg Physics, Chemistry) or Primary Education or any other relevant field
• Excellent Greek and preferably English
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Excellent Computer skills

Desired

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Education will be an advantage
• Experience teaching non-native speakers
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of report writing
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, October 22, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer_Math/Science­­” signifying the location you are interested in (Drama, Thiva). For example, “SN Educational Officer_Math/Science­­_Drama”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process even before the deadline for CV submissions.