Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages: Fluent in French and Greek

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpretation for beneficiaries and staff during one to one consultations or information sessions
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner

Data base and Case related info management

• Filing and registering all cases and actions in a database as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain up to date hard and electronic archives.

Other Duties

• Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor.
• Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes.
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate beneficiaries’ access to available support.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in  Arabic, French and Greek
• Previous Experience in relevant position
• Familiar with refugee and migration Issues
• Cross cultural awareness and understanding
• Computer literacy & numeracy
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills

Desired

• Field work experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by August 13^th , 2021 mentioning in the email subject “Arabic and French Interpreter_Athens”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by August 13^th , 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Position Summary: Interpreter is expected to ensure mediation and interpretation from and to beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Center Social, Legal, employability  counselling/psychologist or Reception Service and within the function of complementary Services (Accountancy Support). In addition, should be able to contribute to the identification of the most vulnerable in cooperation with Professional Aid Workers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Intercultural Mediation -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

Qualifications-Essential

• Fluent in Farsi/Dari, Urdu and Pashto
• Previous Experience in Relevant Position
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organised 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)
• Fluent in Pashto

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by August 13th , 2021 mentioning in the email subject “Farsi Interpreter_Athens”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by August 13th , 2021 .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Volunteer Position | Position title: Reception Officer

Place of work: Athens Solidarity Center (ASC)

Hours required: 4-5 hours (09:00-13:00 or 09:00-14:00)

Days required: 5 days/week

Job purpose: Reception officer should welcome people and inform  them about the services provided in ASC (Social service, Legal aid, Psychological Support, Employability service, Accounting services) according to the request of each one of the people.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Information given to new beneficiaries about the services of ASC (SN     & other partners such as Network for Children’s Rights)
• Data entry & administration of the database, as regards basic information for their registration including full name, age, date of birth
• Printing of ASC cards with a unique sequential SN code for each one of the beneficiaries
• First Guidance (Referrals) to other NGO’s for those people, whom their requests cannot be assisted by our services
• Efficient management of the interpreters, in order all services to receive assistance in the interpretation when needed.
• Keeping notes of contact details of those beneficiaries whose requests are in progress and they want to check progress of their cases and/or book a new appointment.
• Registration of first-time requests for the employability and accounting service (photocopy of official document I.D. passport, asylum card, residence permit, along with telephone number and address of the beneficiary)

Minimum level of Education: University degree preferably in Social & Political Sciences

Skills/qualifications required (technical skills, language skills, experience, etc.):

Languages: Greek necessarily & English – French (desirable)

Previous experience in other NGOs and specifically in a similar position. Volunteer must have excellent communications skills, be organizational, methodical and paying attention to details.

Physical requirements: No specific physical requirements.

What is to be gained and learnt as a volunteer?

Volunteer will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, with many colleagues of different specialities and reap the rewards of a demanding and meaningful job, in relation to the achievement of the best possible result for beneficiaries’ requests.

Other:

Volunteer should be committed to the values of the organization and be willing to offer the best of his skills and experience for the best assistance of ASC beneficiaries.

In case of interest, please send us your cv and availability until the end of July to: volunteer@solidaritynow.org.

Status: Full Time

Reports to ILC Coordinator

The role of the ILC Front Desk Administrator is to support the daily operation of the Center, including communications, scheduling, secretarial services, as well as presentation of the provided services to the beneficiaries. He/She will interact with beneficiaries, staff and visitors in person or via email/phone.

Responsibilities 

• Provides administrative support in order to ensure the Center’s smooth daily operation.
• Provides information about the Center and the programme to beneficiaries as required.
• Meets and greets beneficiaries and visitors in a warm and friendly manner.
• Books appointments and manages the Center’s daily/ weekly/ monthly calendar.
• Handles correspondence (phone/ email/ fax/ post).
• Handles communication with beneficiaries and staff of the ILC.
• Updates and maintains contact lists.
• Develops and maintains effective filing systems, both electronically and hard-copy.
• Collects, organizes and provides to the ILC Coordinator all the data required by the stakeholder.
• Ensures that the reception area is kept neat and tidy.
• Undertakes any other tasks requested by the ILC Coordinator.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Humanities, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Education and/or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in similar position, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian and/or Education and/or client-oriented services.
• Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, in person and over the phone.
• Proven experience of successful administrative support in a fast-paced working environment.
• Fluency in Greek or English and Arabic or Farsi
• Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint , Word and Microsoft Teams business software.
• Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
• Cross cultural awareness and flexibility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org  mentioning in the email subject “Integration Learning Center (ILC) Front Desk Administrator _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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 28^th, 2021.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Generic responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during educational activities for adult beneficiaries of international protection;
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc.;
• Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in field-trips and other external activities;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely, as well as participate in classes and other educational activities;
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Excellent command of Farsi and/or Dari;
• Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
• Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator;
• Familiar with protection issues related to refugee population;
• High professional ethics;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
• Strong team player;
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;

Desired:

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
• Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Farsi_ Serres”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 23^rd, 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Reports to: Team Leader

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Responsibilities

• Focal point of communication for vulnerable families or vulnerable beneficiaries;
• Assess and address social needs of the beneficiaries, identify and follow-up cases that require special care;
• Perform case management in cooperation with other project staff and potentially SN partners involved in services provision;
• Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of social services;
• Closely cooperate with other team members, passing on crucial information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
• Keep social register files and statistical records of the caseload and services’ provision;
• Manage individual protection cases, including those on SGBV and child protection, and be in-charge of drafting relevant case plans;
• Find proper solutions to individuals, who are at most risk or victims of violence;
• Set strategies and operational measures to effectively prevent SGBV;
• Conduct needs/gaps and capacity assessments on SGBV response needs;
• Perform social work duties and undertake procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
• Directly support and coach beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
• Regular and ad hoc reporting and data/case files keeping;

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in Psychology or Social Scientists
• Experience within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
• Professional experience in case management;
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
• Ability to perform fact finding tasks and clearly articulate results in a fair and balanced way;
• Previous experience in street-work and/or a job entailing direct contact and exchange with vulnerable groups of beneficiaries is an asset;
• Fluency in Greek and English required;
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software;
• Experience in community mobilization;
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with women and girls of all ages, background and diversity;
• Strong team player and able to handle pressure well;
• Well organized and efficient, with ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Good report writing skills;
• Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles.
• Driving licence

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV and a motivation letter in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by July 23^rd , 2021 mentioning in the email subject “Social Scientist_Oinofyta”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 23rd , 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder has regular contact with children

The Social Service Psychologist is expected to provide basic Social Services (referrals, briefings, intake and registration, link up with existing aid provision opportunities) while at the same time is able to identify vulnerabilities and provide specialized counseling, especially to adults refugee population

Responsibilities

Psychosocial Services-Psychological Aid Provision

•  Provide comprehensive package of Psychological Aid Services to the beneficiaries in (and if requested out) of ASC Premises
• Providing F2F Counseling, Guidance
• Ensure referrals internally and externally
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
• Perform occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries

  Data base and Case related info management

• Filling and registering all cases and actions to the DataBase
• Brief and Full Social 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

• 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
• Collaborate with appointed persons for any extra support options like CASH Support, Accommodation, in kind aid or any other additional provision available

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)

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by July 16^th, 2021 mentioning in the email subject “Psychologist”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 16^h, 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy   Level 2 – The job holder will have sporadic contact with children

Reports To: ILC Coordinator

Job overview

The ILC Assistant supports the Coordinator of the Center in the smooth and effective operation of the day-to-day operations, supporting in various ways, including communications, scheduling, data entry and secretarial services. The role of the ILC Assistant involves a great deal of multitasking.

Responsibilities 

• Assists the coordinator on a daily basis, in order to ensure the smooth ILC operation
• Schedules events/ classes/ meetings etc.
• Collects the necessary data for the goals of the project (e.g. student attendance) and cooperates with all the relevant specializations (educators, front desk administrator, ILC Coordinator)
• Develops and maintains effective filing systems, both electronically and hard-copy
• Communication with beneficiaries and provision of information about the integration courses.
• Supports the beneficiaries regarding their requests
• Updates the ILC databases
• Oversees the maintenance & purchases, storage & safety of the premises in collaboration with the ILC Coordinator.
• Undertakes any other tasks requested by the ILC Coordinator.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Humanities, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Education and/or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in similar position, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian and/or Education and/or client-oriented services.
• Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, in person and over the phone.
• Proven experience of successful administrative support in a fast-paced working environment.
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word business software and Microsoft Teams application.
• Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
• Cross cultural awareness and flexibility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ILC Assistant_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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 14^th, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:  Fluent in Farsi and Greek

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during confidential/private sessions with vulnerable individuals, particularly children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence;
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
• Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in field-trips and other external activities;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely, as well as participate in activities;
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader.

Qualifications-Essential

• Excellent command of Farsi
• Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
• Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
• Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
• High professional ethics;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
• Strong team player;
• Computer literate;
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
• Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by July 16th  , 2021 mentioning in the email subject “Farsi Interpreter_Ritsona”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July 16^th  , 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:         Fluent in French and Greek/ English

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during confidential/private sessions with vulnerable individuals, particularly children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence;
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
• Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in field-trips and other external activities;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely, as well as participate in activities;
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader.

Qualifications-Essential

• Excellent command of French
• Excellent command of Greek/ English;
• Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
• Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
• High professional ethics;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
• Strong team player;
• Computer literate;
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
• Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
• Knowledge of African Languages

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by July  13^th , 2021 mentioning in the email subject “French Interpreter_Roving”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by July  13th , 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.