Position: Head of Accountants

Location: Athens (Nationwide Travel might be requested)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role
• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
• Perform project cost, budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
• Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to HQ.
• Review & approve payment vouchers.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Issue project cost reports for review and approval.
• Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews;
• Preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
• Meets accounting financial objectives
• Confirms financial status
• Maintains accounting controls by defining accounting policies and procedures.
• Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
• Establishing internal controls.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
• Report on Activities regarding the department

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: University Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; (M.B.A or Master’s degree will be considered as an asset)
• Good understanding of financial and accounting policies, standards and associated regulatory issues and in Compliance with Greek Accounting Standards;
• Work experience with community development projects and/or NGOs would be an advantage. (Work experience of at least 10 years is required)
• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
• Effective communication skills (both written and oral) in Greek and English;
• Working knowledge of accounting software
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and in general Microsoft Office
• Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn
• Professional attitude towards work;
• Pro-active and results oriented;

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Accountant_ 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 Friday 19th 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: Advocacy Officer

Location: Athens (Nationwide Travel might be requested)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Senior Advocacy Officer, the Advocacy Officer will:

• review and produce concise and clearly focused advocacy strategy that defines the key advocacy messages, desired policy outcomes and proposed tactics of SolidarityNow.
• ensure the effective and successful planning, budgeting, monitoring and management of advocacy dissemination; provide policy and advocacy support to enhance the influence of SolidarityNow in specific targeted regions.
• actively participate and represent the organization in various networks, institutions and movements to share SolidarityNow position on various issues after in-house consultation.
• develop strategic partnerships with key players to elicit support for and maximize impact of promotional objectives; serve as a spokesperson and advocacy liaison to media organizations, governmental bodies, national groups, private sector organizations, educational organizations, international organizations, etc.
• keep tabs on research and use the channels of advocacy to facilitate the process of lobbying for policy making/change; develop mechanisms to scan and keep abreast of important developments and policy debates in the legal and policy context, regionally and internationally, finding opportunities for advocacy and noting comparative best practices.

Requirements:

• A master’s/bachelor’s degree in international affairs, political science, journalism.
• Proven experience and skills in planning and implementing advocacy and campaign development.
• Experience in humanitarian assistance and operating in an emergency context
• Strong Greek and English communication skills, and ability to write quality advocacy materials, and communicate complex issues in a clear manner.
• Research and analytical skills, Strong networking skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure and dynamic environment
• Ability to manage complex workloads, work independently, take initiative and deliver outputs on agreed deadlines.
• Excellent time-management and attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must be bilingual in Greek & English.
• Must be eligible to work in EU countries.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Advocacy 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 Friday 12th 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.

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Solidaritynow (SN) aims at establishing a multidisciplinary team to staff its Protection Unit, tasked to support the implementation of its projects by ensuring access to protection services to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern. For this purpose, SN seeks to hire an appropriately qualified Protection Service Coordinator. The Protection Service Coordinator has a primary responsibility for the technical planning and implementation of the organization’s protection policies, in close collaboration with field staff and senior management. The post holder will be called upon as and when necessary to support the accommodation team in cases protection issues arise.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures protection of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern benefiting from SN’s accommodation project, in accordance with international humanitarian standards and legally binding obligations.
• Coordinates and organizes the day-to-day operations of the team unit
• Plans and supervises the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures in relation to protection mechanisms and activities
• Provides support and technical assistance to field staff
• Provides advice and guidance and ensures proper documentation and follow up
• Coordinates case planning and implementation, reviews information and protection plans developed by field staff, identifies and pursues proper referrals
• Conducts (or advises on) best interest/risks/needs assessments
• Facilitates communication and cooperation with social services and authorities and prepares relevant documentation
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with donors, (I)NGOs and other key stakeholders to ensure coordination, collaboration and dissemination of information for protection-related issues.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Social Work. Other qualifications (e.g. Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences) will also be considered if work experience requirements are met.
• Advanced degree or specialized qualification in a protection-related discipline will be considered an asset.

Degrees awarded by foreign institutions must be recognized by DOATAP. License to practice social work or psychology in Greece is essential.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ solid experience in social work and case management
• Strong protection background (e.g. child protection, domestic violence, other forms of GBV), as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases.
• Knowledge of Greek context in relation to social services provision, including national referral mechanisms and procedures is a must.
• Experience and good understanding of refugee context is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in setting up standard operating procedures and ensuring implementation.
• Experience in conducting best interest/risk/needs assessments
• Experience in case planning and following up
• Experience in providing guidance to junior staff and capacity building
• Experience in communicating and providing documentation to competent authorities (e.g. social services providers, public prosecutors)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Previous team management experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in regular report writing.
• Experience in supporting senior staff in decision making processes by providing concise information in a credible and timely manner.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to human rights, including gender equality.
• Strong organizational skills and keen eye for detail
• Problem solving-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to gain trust and build relationships
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient computer user, including spreadsheets and databases. Experience in CRM will be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, diverse and challenging environment.
• Capacity building and team building/motivational skills.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills

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

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 12th 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.

Job Title:  SN  Team Leader

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Ioannina

Status: Full Time

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the field team
• Coordinate the day-to-day fieldwork
• Review Program related correspondence and ensure relevant parties are kept informed in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Responsible for logistics and organization during fieldwork
• Guide efforts to ensure that NGO field coordination is effective, inclusive and in line with existing policies/approaches.
• Liaise with other actors and coordinate provision of services according to needs
• Assist with and maintain Program records and files, and perform routine administrative tasks.
• Maintain sensitive data regarding beneficiaries in a secure manner.
• Coordinate regular and timely field reporting, provide recommendations and address issues
• Provide a weekly and monthly- results report to the Project manager
• Participate in trainings and coordinate team members’ participation in trainings
• Serve as the liaison between Project Manager and the Team
• Lead team and ensure that performance appraisal is executed and shared with the Project Manager.
• Provide the team with a vision of the project objectives
• Advise and monitor team members
• Coach and help develop team members
• Facilitate problem solving and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor and or Masters in a related field, humanitarian or social/political sciences, legal studies
• At least 1 year of team coordination and managerial duties
• Background in NGO environment including sound knowledge of policy framework and Greek administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of human rights, child protection gender equality and equity agendas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with various stakeholders and express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment and ability to produce quality work under limited guidance and supervision.
• Fluency in Greek and English required;
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software.

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

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

Not later than by the 8th 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.

Job Title:  SN/ASC Lawyer –   Δικηγόρος

Status: Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Legal Service Team Leader

Functioning Lines:  ASC Deputy, Team Leaders, ASC Officers, Social Workers, Legal Aid Team Members, SN Accommodation Projects, Implementing Partners Social Services

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

•  Provide legal assistance in administrative procedures regarding issuing of birth certificate, tax number, work permit and the like
• Handle the identified legal cases from the sites

• Undertake legal cases and legally represent to the court (depending on the availability of resources in this area) following an approval from Team Leader
• Ensure referrals internally and externally
• 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 tools as requested by Team Leader
• 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 Supervisor
• Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change
• Perform other duties, related to the basic Job Description as requested by the Supervisor

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Legal Studies Degree, Barrister
• 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
• Knowledge of French is considered an asset

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN/ASC 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 13th 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: SN Press and Event Officer

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Working contacts

Internal: Head of Communications, Program Coordinator Northern Greece, Communications Manager, Press & Event Officer.

Job purpose

To lead our press office work, delivering high impact and influential news stories in broadcast, print and online media in Thessaloniki and northern Greece. To organize and co-ordinate proactively SN events and stimulate participation in communications initiatives in the wider region of N. Greece.

Main Responsibilities:

• Increase awareness of SN within media and various stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with key-media and build a strong database of Press/Media contacts.
• Build a database of Communications officers in leading NGOs and relevant organisations.
• Identify opportunities, in conjunction with Communications team, to increase SN’s brand profile and mandate as an influential voice and actor on humanitarian issues.
• Write Press Releases and press statements based on operational needs.
• Organize press briefings and press conferences.
• Write strong human stories highlighting the impact of programs for both SN digital communications and media.
• Organise campaign events and stunts.
• Produce a range of digital content for SN campaigns and external communications.
• Innovate to ensure SN’s tactics are effective, cutting edge and respond to external trends and lessons.
• Create social media posts with engaging content which tie in with programs’ goals.
• Manage social media group, promoting specific projects in northern Greece.
• Facilitate creative, innovative approaches to communications initiatives that will influence key targets.
• Help increase SN staff knowledge and skills on relevant media/ communications issues
• Support the co-ordination of cross-team and cross-departmental project groups and help facilitate effective communication.
• Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, staff briefings and conferences.
• Represent SN externally as acting spokesperson and through networking.
• Protect SN’s reputation, by ensuring implementing crisis management media strategies as required.
• Organize weekly and monthly work-plans of communication priorities and external opportunities.
• Undertake other tasks & responsibilities that the Head of Communications deems necessary and appropriate.
• Produce reporting lists as above and inform accordingly the Manager.
• Filling and registering all actions to the reporting lists

Relevant  experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven success at pitching stories to the media and working with journalists
• Ability to write accurate and engaging editorial, blogs and press releases to a high standard
• Strong social media and digital content experience
• Experience of working with a range of people inside and outside own organisation to achieve communications objectives
• Experience of organising events, actions and initiatives
• Experience working in a cross-organisational team to deliver on projects/ strategies
• Strong persuading and influencing skills, both internally and externally
• Ability to translate complicated ideas into clear messages in plain language
• Good negotiation, networking, inter-personal and facilitation skills
• Ability to proactively identify and create opportunities to achieve communications objectives
• Public speaking skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can work well in a team
• Strong interest in current affairs and the humanitarian and international development sectors.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment

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

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 28th of April 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: SN Monitoring and Accountability Officer

Location: Thessaloniki (Nationwide Travel might be requested)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Specific duties

Monitoring and Data Collection

• Conducts primary data collection, including interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions, upon request and according to the general and project-specific M&E plan, and in cooperation with other departments staff.
• Identifies the eligible people within the target group and manages the questionnaires in collaboration with SN teams and other field stakeholders.
• Records responses as instructed and complies with the necessary requirements.
• Reports the number of surveys collected and any unusual situations.
• Compiles projects and activities’ data and informs the databases and tools.
• Turns over used in survey materials to the MEALPQ senior team.

Accountability

• Ensures operational effectiveness of Concern Response and Feedback mechanism tools and collects info and data from the complaint mechanism tools.
• Aggregates complaints/feedbacks from field level databases into the central complaints database.
• Ensures visibility and accountability material is in place and used.
• Supports field teams on how to share relevant project information with communities so communities are aware of SN work (vision, mission, project plan).
• Supports staff to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all affected communities and that information is shared with affected communities.

Other

• Follows confidentiality and security procedures to ensure respondent privacy is protected.
• Maintains contact with beneficiaries/target groups (receive requests, provide task-related information, etc.).
• Drafts reports on demand of the department management.
• Participates to any other task to achieve the department, projects and SN overall objectives.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in working with NGOs and/or client-oriented services.
• Understanding and knowledge of the humanitarian context and civil society environment in Greece.
• Respect of humanitarian principles.
• University Degree in Humanities, Political Science, Business Administration, Statistics and/or related field.
• Sound knowledge of two of the following languages: Arabic (preferred), Greek, English. Knowledge of Farsi, Dari or other language can be an additional asset.
• High computer literacy.
• Field experience working with refugees/migrants and/or other vulnerable groups would be appreciated.

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

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

Not later than by Tuesday 25th of April 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  SN Interpreter –   Διερμηνέας

Location: Athens, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki-Sindos Drama, Ioannina

Status: Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Mediate with beneficiaries while briefings or sessions are conducted
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally acceptable way.  

• Data base and Case related info management
• Filling and registering all cases and actions to the DataBase upon instructions of the supervisor
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above

Mentioned tasks

• Other Duties
• Participate in Field Trips and Assessments as requested and directed by Supervisor
• Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
• Accompany team members in occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in Arabic or Farsi
• Previous Experience in Relevant Position
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation)
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Fluent in Greek or English

Desired

• Field Working Experience entry points , Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
• Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders).

Interested Candidates shall submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an intro Text (motivation) in English: recruitment@solidaritynow.org

Both the Document and the e mail shall have as title the – Job title-Location, followed by their Surname: example….. Interpreter_ Thessaloniki – Mantzouranis

Job Title :  SN Child Friendly Space Facilitator

Status: Full Time

Locations: Thessaloniki / BLUE REFUGEE CENTER

Position Summary:

The CFS empowers the psychosocial support through informal recreational 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: Macedonian Focal Point

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

• 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
• English or Greek

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday, Friday 21th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Child Friendly Space Facilitator_BRC”.

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.

Job Title:  Education Officer

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Athens

Status: Full Time

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement educational activities, including language classes, according to 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

• 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 Educator _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 10th of April 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.