Position: SN Child Friendly Space Facilitator

Location: Attica and Boeotia region

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position Summary:

The CFS empowers the psychosocial support through informal educational activities and creative engagement of children beneficiaries of the program under the guidance and instructions of the team coordinator and program. Specifically, the worker is concerned with educational and creative way underage beneficiaries, considering the special characteristics and present living conditions.
The employee must cultivate an atmosphere of respect and appreciation among beneficiaries and respect the skills and cultural background of each. Should promote fair play, collaboration and critical thinking. The worker is finally responsible for the supervision of the space in which he performs his duties during working time.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
• Ensure a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
• Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
• Liaise with parents and the community  regularly  to  keep  them  informed  of  any developments or problems within the Child Friendly Space and surrounding areas
• Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Space
• Refer children for Child Protection case management, and nutritional or medical care or other appropriate services and support as required
• Ensure activities consistent with programme guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• University Degree in Social Sciences (ie, Education, Psychology, Social Work etc)
• Good communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in working environment
• Commitment to understanding of SN aims, values and principles

Would be an asset

• Good English, Arabic or Farsi language skills
• Experience on working with migrant/refugee children

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• 1 year experience in Relevant Position
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, June 9th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Child Friendly Space Facilitator”.

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.

Position: Lawyer

Location: Boeotia (Thiva)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Job purpose

SN is seeking for a qualified and experienced lawyer, dealing with a wide range of law matters, that people facing multiple discriminations and marginalities must address.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct legal aid: provide with legal information and advice individually or in group sessions;
• Referrals: map needs, gaps and other services; refer cases to other entities as appropriate and by providing rigorous follow up, ensure that these cases proceed towards resolution
• Case management: Resolve problems through mediation or other informal dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate; intervene with a wide range of activities that vary from information provision to court representation
• Maintain records of all activities.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum five years of experience in practicing law
• Excellent knowledge of two of the following areas of Greek law: asylum, civil and labour, human rights
• Good knowledge of administrative, welfare or criminal law is desired
• Legal analysis: ability to identify and address legal issues for advice and representation
• Substantial experience of advising and representing individuals of limited means on a professional or voluntary basis
• Previous experience of human rights protection work, especially of vulnerable social groups, is highly desirable
• Fluency in English

Desired:

• Previous work within an NGO context.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Lawyer”.

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

Not later than by Friday 9th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Lawyer (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position within the Organization:

• Hierarchical Responsible: TSC Project Manager

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

• Direct legal aid: provide with legal information and advice individually or in group sessions;
• Referrals: map needs, gaps and other services; refer cases to other entities as appropriate and by providing rigorous follow up, ensure that these cases proceed towards resolution
• Case management: Resolve problems through mediation or other informal dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate; intervene with a wide range of activities that vary from information provision to court representation
• Maintain records of all activities.
• Provide legal assistance, administrative procedures regarding issuing of birth certificate, tax number, work permit and the like
• Handle the identified legal cases from the sites
• Provide individual counselling on e.g. the asylum procedure/international protection/refugee laws and individual rights follow up on cases regarding the European Relocation scheme, Family Reunification, and other cases that need legal assistance
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid

Data base and Case related info management

• Filling and registering all cases and actions to the DataBase appropriate
• Brief and Full Social -Legal History taking
• Updating the hard and electronic files per case
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above mentioned tasks

 Other Duties

• Work with mobile teams to provide basic outreach information on refugee legal rights to beneficiaries
• Work cohesively with other Social Services colleagues to ensure referrals are made efficiently and in a confidential manner, in kind aid or any other additional provision available is properly facilitated
• Participate in Field Trips and Assessments as requested and directed by Project manager
• Perform other duties, related to the basic Job Description as requested by the Project manager

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Legal Studies Degree
• Registered in Official BAR
• 3-5 years working experience in practicing Law, at least 1 year of court experience
• Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitiveness
• Awareness and ability to work with survivors of War, Torture, Gender-based Violence and the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves.
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal, teamworking & communications skills
• High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Law (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law, Dublin Regulation, family reunification) Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g. Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs, as well as Civil Society organizations or initiatives will be considered as a strong advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN TSC Lawyer”.

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

Not later than by Wednesday 7th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Senior Psychologist (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Job Purpose:

The Psychologist supports persons of concern with the objective of providing timely and effective psychological support, as well as implementing protection interventions. The incumbent must be able to apply a counseling method both to groups and individuals.

Protection tasks

• Provide comprehensive package of Psychological Aid Services to the beneficiaries
• Providing Counseling, Guidance
• Ensure referrals internally and externally
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
• Provide case management for child protection cases

• Liaise with competent authorities and professionals (doctors, public prosecutor etc) in managing cases of SGBV
• Able to manage SGBV cases

• Case related info management
• Filling and registering all cases and actions to the reporting lists
• Brief and Full Social History taking
• Updating the hard and electronic files per case

Requirements:

• University degree in Psychology and Counseling.
• 3 to 5 years of experience and minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in individual /group counseling.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Desirable qualifications and skills for all positions
• Field experience
• Commitment to help persons of concern and willingness to cooperate with counterparts.
• Understanding of protection principles and humanitarian framework
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs, as well as Civil Society organizations or initiatives will be considered as a strong advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN TSC Senior Psychologist”.

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

Not later than by Wednesday 7th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Social Worker (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position Summary: The Social Worker is expected to provide psychosocial support, assess the needs, ensure proper case management for beneficiaries or referred beneficiaries while identifying vulnerabilities as to link up eligible cases with support and aid available

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: TSC Project Manager

Responsibilities

Social Services Provision

• Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to all.
• Assess needs of beneficiaries and develop an intervention/pathway plan ensuring
• special needs of most vulnerable are identified and addressed
• Provide adequate information on available services and relevant procedures
• Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to the beneficiaries in (and if
• requested out) of TSC Premises
• Providing F2F Counseling, Guidance
• Ensure referrals internally and externally and follow up on referrals whilst always
• respecting confidentiality
• Identify particularly vulnerable individuals/groups and facilitate their access to
• available aid
• Perform occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries

 Data base and Case related info management

• Brief and Full Social History taking

 Other Duties

• Collaborate other actor 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
• Organize group activities for beneficiaries aiming to their empowerment
• Promote community engagement through structured activities

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Social Workers Degree
• Social Workers Permission of Work
• 3 years’ experience in Relevant Position
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes)

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN TSC Social Worker”.

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

Not later than by Wednesday 7th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Educational Officer (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement educational activities, including language classes, per the refugee population needs
2. Develop an educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups, including adults and children
3. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
4. Update and maintain effective workplans
5. Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking and reporting of educational projects
6. Supervise assistants and provide support to them in line with program objectives
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities

Qualifications

• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject)
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration.
• Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities.
• Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education.
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.
• Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN TSC Educational Officer”.

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

Not later than by Wednesday 7th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Project Manager (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Planning and supervising the implementation of the project activities in close cooperation with the key project staff, HQs team and partners, 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.
• Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project plans and monitoring processes and results achieved against the project indicators.
• Elaborating and following implementation plans and timetables;
• Responsible for submitting activity reports.
• Lead and motivate the team and monitor activities and coordinate work.
• Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
• Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Identifies and implements creative solutions.
• Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis
• Performing any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.
• Assists the Thessaloniki team with the overall planning of assigned project’s activities;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution in Humanities, Social Science, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or related;
• At least 5 year practical experience in humanitarian response
• 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 mentioning in the email subject “SN TSC Project Manager”.

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

Not later than by Wednesday 7th of June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: IT Support Engineer

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Job Description:

• User support (PCs, printers, scanners, Office 2016, web browsers, Windows 10, Office 365, email, Internet access)
• Installing and configuring Windows 10 systems
• Installing and configuring Office 2016 applications
• Take ownership of user’s issues reported and follow problems through to resolution
• Document knowledge in the form of knowledge base tech notes and articles
• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
• Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications
• Troubleshooting system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve user issue

Job Requirements / Skills Required:

• A solid understanding of how software and operating systems work
• A solid understanding of how computer networks work
• Excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact with users to establish what the problem is and explain the solution
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize the workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good user-facing skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills, both in Greek and English languages
• Good knowledge of Windows 10 and general computer support issues
• Basic knowledge  TCP/IP and other networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, NAT, firewalling, routing, switching)
• Basic knowledge of the two network types (LAN, WAN) and related networking concepts
• Able to explain technical problems
• A dedication to continually update knowledge
• Good at organizing and multitasking
• Basic knowledge of Office 2016, Active Directory, Office 365, and Windows 10

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN IT Support Engineer”.

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

Not later than by of 7 June 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Accommodation Supervisor

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Responsibilities

• General supervision for the smooth operation of all SolidarityNow apartments and hosting structures in Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki, Ioannina)
• Keep a record and always keep update apartments’ database with all the required info (record date of contract, owner bank account details, Electricity and Water account numbers and monthly costs or any other information upon supervisor request
• Making sure that all contracts have been terminated or utilities’ accounts have not been expired
• Coordinate with Finance to initiate any payment regarding accommodation
• Planning and coordination for any technical work and maintenance of apartments in coordination with the technical staff and in line with Operations Dpt
• Administrative support and cooperation with the Financial Department and the Program Manager
• Monitor all shelter and infrastructure activities ensuring compliance with strategies and guidance provided and agreed per signed contracts
• Close and regular contact with Operations Dpt and technical staff to discuss matters relating to shelter and infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree from Technical Institutions
• Experience in real estate management
• Excellent IT skills
• Native in Greek, Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• practical ability
• attention to detail
• good oral and written communication skills
• to be a team worker and work on your own initiative

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Housing Operations Officer_ Athens”.

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

Not later than by Monday 22th of May 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Handyman

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Responsibilities

• To ensure equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary and reports defects and malfunctions to the Operations (Fleet officer).
• To clean light fittings and to test lighting systems weekly replacing where necessary minor parts such as bulbs, in accordance with safe working practices.
• To maintain appropriate records including repair orders etc.
• To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply, or where not immediately available technical services or regular contractors, and report minor faults on site to the Operations (Fleet Officer).
• Perform maintenance and light repairs, routine landscaping on the grounds
• Repair equipment or appliances
• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks (e.g. shoveling snow)
• Identify and report the need for major repairs
• To undertake handypersons duties as directed by the Operations (Fleet officer).

Requirements

• Proven experience as handyman
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing etc.
• Basic math skills
• Good communication ability
• Greek Speaker with English. Additional Farsi or Arabic Knowledge will be considered an additional asset
• Well-organized and apt in problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Handyman_ Athens”.

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

Not later than by Monday 22th of May 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.