Job Title :  SN Psychologist  –   Ψυχολογος

Status: Full Time

Position Summary: The Psychologist is expected to provide psychosocial support(including Psychological First aid) while at the same time being able to identify vulnerabilities and interlink them with other service providers

Responsibilities

Psychosocial Services-Psychological Aid Provision

• 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

• 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

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Psychologist Degree
• Psychologist Permission of Work
• 1 year experience in Relevant Position (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls
• Understanding of psychological needs and issues for survivors of Gender-based Violence
• 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
• Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday, April 10th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_ Psychologist_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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  SN  Team Coordinator

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Agia Eleni Camp, 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 site actors and coordinate provision of services according to needs
• Liaise and Manage information flows between the authorities and other actors regarding fieldwork including participation in regular meetings.
• 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 2 years of team leadership and management experience with commitment to delivering timely and high quality reports.
• 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 coordinator_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 Monday 3rd 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 Title :  SN Mother Baby Corner Facilitator

Status: Full Time

Locations: Thiva

Position Summary:

The Mother and Baby Corner Facilitator acts as a coordinator of the space for mothers and their infants/toddlers. She facilitates the access of nursing mothers to breastfeed in private; provides reproductive, neonatal, and postnatal care and counseling; provides nutritional support/ supportive care/ education/ counselling on breastfeeding and optimal infant and young child feeding practices; she encourages and facilitates the participation of women in group and individual activities and creates the conditions for them to socialize; she organizes sensitization sessions and skills acquisition activities for women on topics of their interest aiming at facilitating  their integration and well being in Greece.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Maintains a comfortable, safe and clean environment for babies under 2 years, their mothers and also pregnant women to rest, breastfeed, change their and their babies’ clothes and diapers, and receive appropriate support.
• Provides counseling on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and breastfeeding and age-appropriate feeding practices according to WHO and UNICEF recommendations for infant and young child feeding.
• Organizes and conducts sensitization sessions so that women improve their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their children and families in Greece. Topics could span from health, nutrition, hygiene, family planning, etc.
• Through a participatory approach identifies topics of interest and skills that women would like to develop and prepares a timetable for delivering the sessions.
• Prepares and conducts group activities with women and mothers which focus on gender issues, skills-building, awareness-raising and also recreational activities and other sensitization topics and creates safe conditions for women to participate in them. Group activities may include trainings, counselling, discussions, information-sharing, awareness-raising etc.
• Enables timely referrals to gynaecologists or access to medical actors and/or health units of the social welfare system for mothers, pregnant women or babies.
• Coordinates with actors who work with mothers and pregnant women so that they refer to the MBC.
• Records required information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Degree as a Midwife or Nurse (preferable), otherwise University Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities
• Due to the requirements of the position, female candidates are preferred
• 1 year experience in Relevant Position
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand of the different vulnerabilities and needs of women and girls and needs and issues related to Gender-based Violence

Desired

• Field Working Experience, Camps/Temporary Settlements serving refugee population
• Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday March  28th, 2017,  mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Mother Baby Corner 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.

Job Title:  SN Lawyer –   Δικηγόρος

Status: Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Location: Athens

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

•  Provide individual counseling 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
• 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 if necessary and depending on the availability of resources
• Ensure referrals internally and externally, and be in close collaboration with Athens Solidarity Center’s legal team
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid

Reporting and Case related info management

• Filling and registering all cases and actions in relevant reports
• Brief and Full Social -Legal History taking
• Update the hard and electronic files per case
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Prepare regular reports (i.e. weekly, monthly) and upon request
• Perform entries in the reporting system as required by the above mentioned tasks

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with appointed persons and project managers of the Accommodation program.
• 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
• Lawyers Permission of Work
• 3-5 years working experience in practicing Law (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
• Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitiveness
• Awareness and ability to work with survivors of Gender-based Violence and the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves.
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal, team working & communications skills
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls
• High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• 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 will be considered as a strong advantage

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 followed by their Surname:

E.g LAYWER- GEORGIOU – Please follow the Titling System for your application to be considered

Not later than by Tuesday 28 of February

Status: Full Time

Position Summary: The Psychologist is expected to provide psychosocial support(including Psychological First aid) while at the same time being able to identify vulnerabilities and interlink them with other service providers

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Responsibilities

Psychosocial Services-Psychological Aid Provision

• 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

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

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Psychologist Degree
• Psychologist Permission of Work
• 1 year experience in Relevant Position (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and

understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls

Understanding of psychological needs and issues for survivors of Gender-based Violence

• 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
• Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday, March  28th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Psychologist”.

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: 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 case 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 fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday, March  28th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Lawyer”.

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.

Status: Full Time

Position Summary: The individual will drive authorized passengers, transport goods and services (information) and check the mechanical condition of the SN vehicle regularly and act accordingly in line with SN policies.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Fleet Manager

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Drive SN vehicles/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor in line with SN vehicle usage policy.
• Keenly monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.
• Deliver packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices in line with SN policies.
• Keenly check the vehicle status/condition e.g. engine oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre pressure etc. prior to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g. correcting hard start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water, etc. in line with World Vision policy.
• Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with SN vehicle policies

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The ideal candidate for the SN Driver job placement should hold a Certificate of English.
• Hold a certificate in automobile mechanics is an added advantage.
• A minimum of one year experience in driving, with clean driving record preferably with an NGO
• Possession of two or more Classes of driving permit is preferred;
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Tuesday, March 28th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Blue Dot Driver”.

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.

Status: Full Time

Locations: Thiva

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 Tuesday, March  28th, 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.

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Thessaloniki (Blue Refugee Center, Sindos)

Duration: 4-6 Months

Status: Full Time

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement education activities under direction of the Project Coordinator
2. Supervise Assistants and provide support to them in line with program objectives
3. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and paper
4. Update and maintain effective workplans.
5. Provide support to SN activities, schools and incentive staff in line with SN quality standards
6. Ensure ongoing monitoring, tracking and reporting of education projects
7. Regularly travel to the field to support education, recreation and various activities
8. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning materials
9. At least 3 years of progressive experience in education programs for refugees or rural communities.
10. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
11. Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of education/programs consisting of primary education.
12. Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills. Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage.

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.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Education 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 Monday 3nd 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.

Location: Thessaloniki

Status: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for SN and the field staff
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• At least 1 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

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN 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 Monday 3nd 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.