Position:                                           Local Coordinator – Education for Integration

Location:                                             Thessaloniki

Status:                                                Full Time

Position Summary

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of project management and the successful implementation of the project in Thessaloniki in cooperation with overall Project Coordinator and SN’s Programmes Department. (S)he will provide broad administrative, programmatic and financial support to the project, including direct assistance to the implementation AND close monitoring and evaluation of the undertaken initiatives. Under the guidance of the overall Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be able to multitask, perform vigorous follow up and get directly involved in the implementation of different activities related to the beneficiaries of the integration project.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating the operational and administrative actions, ensuring that planned activities are implemented according to the approved project documents, in close cooperation with overall Project Coordinator, project staff, HQ teams and donor, in compliance with contractual obligations and in accordance with the SolidarityNow’s and Donor’s Policies and Procedures;
• Contact point for all communication with the donor regarding project implementation in Thessaloniki, in collaboration with overall Project Coordinator;
• Communication and coordination with SN departments (HR, Logistics, Finance) to ensure the effective implementation of the project in Thessaloniki;
• Supervision and direct management of 2 teams;
• Monitoring the activities and the results achieved against the project indicators;
• Oversight of project data collection and monitoring and compiling project indicators and reporting;
• Elaborating and following implementation plans and timetables;
• Producing progress, activity and other reports as per request and ensuring that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
• Planning the project expenditure and ensuring the compliance of expenditure of budgets with donor requirements, in coordination with overall Project Coordinator;
• Maintaining liaison and collaboration relationships with donor, authorities and other stakeholders in Thessaloniki;
• Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis;
• Contributing to the development of management, logistics, administrative and monitoring tools and techniques for staff members;
• Performing any other tasks related to the implementation of the project as requested by the Donor and overall Project Coordinator.

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution in Humanities, Social Science, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or related;
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Project Management preferably in the NGO/humanitarian sector;
• Experience with institutional donors’ regulations and requirements;
• Knowledge of PCM and financial management;
• Experience in working with IOs, NGOs as well as with governmental and local authorities;
• Fluent in English and Greek;
• Good knowledge and competence of IT applications and software;
• Ability to work on own initiative and at the same time as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Understanding the socio-economic hardship aspects faced by the target beneficiaries, demonstrating high cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organization.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Local Coordinator – Education for Integration”.

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 September 6,  2019.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full-Time

Reporting to: IT Manager

Member of: IT Team/Supply Chain & Logistics Team

Languages: Greek, English

Job Description

• Participate to discussions and brainstorming concerning CRM development across different departments within Solidarity Now.
• Provide guidance to teams concerning the best way to utilize CRM
• Undertake the development of the CRMs as well as the update/upgrade of existing data.
• Support and update CRM throughout its operation based on the requirements

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with hybrid / cloud environments
• Able to support the application development throughout the whole cycle: from requirement identification, solution design and build up to test and implementation
• Able to define and apply required test and documentation standards
• Good knowledge of Microsoft services like Dynamics (CRM/NAV), BI, Office 365 and SharePoint will be an advantage
• Proven experience with design documentation and SQL databases,
• Proven experience in developing Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions using plugins, workflows, and custom code extensions, using entities, forms, views, relationships, charts, dashboards and reports
• Proven experience working with REST / OAUTH2 based web services
• Hands-on proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM will be considered as a plus

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Very good communication & presentation skills
• Team player
• Focused and articulated
• Ability to adapt within an NGO environment, understand requirements and priorities of teams involved in the project she/he will undertake.
• Able to understand and absorb technical and commercial information
• Capability to operate within a volatile environment, follow and occasionally anticipate changes

Background

• BA in computer science (or a related field such as information science)
• Microsoft certification will be considered as a plus
• 3+ years of relevant working exposure
• At least 2 years of experience in JavaScript

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

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

Closing date: September 6^th 2019

 Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Job Title: SN Female Friendly Space Facilitator

Status: Full Time

Locations: Thermopyles

Position Summary:

The Female Friendly Space Facilitator acts as the coordinator of the space for women and girls. She facilitates access and ensures overall smooth functioning of the space; she conducts tailored psychosocial activities, identifies protection needs and works with other team members in providing support (including counseling and referrals); she encourages the participation of women and girls in group and individual activities (including awareness-raising on SGBV issues, among other themes, and skills-building sessions), so as to facilitate their overall integration and wellbeing in Greece.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3  The job holder will have regular contact with children

Responsibilities

• Maintains a comfortable and safe environment where women and girls can participate in psychosocial activities and receive appropriate support, while also including toddlers with their mothers in the services provided
• Prepares and implements structured activities for women, girls and mother-child, including the design of weekly schedules and timetables, through a participatory approach, tailored to their needs, skills and cultural diversities
• Identifies protection and other support needs and refers them to respective colleagues or/and other service providers
• In coordination with the team’s social scientists, assists in case management and provision of psychosocial support to vulnerable women and girls
• Carries out awareness raising sessions focusing on gender issues/GBV, Health/Hygiene, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Skills-building etc. Other group activities may include informal trainings, counselling, discussions, information-sharing, art therapy, playtime etc.
• Carries out community mobilization around the FFS by disseminating clear messages on its role and objectives
• Liaises with other service providers onsite and follows referral pathways, upon consent of the beneficiaries
• Keeps accurate attendance records and reports in a timely manner, following respective deadlines and procedures
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, pending on setting.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• University Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities or Political Sciences
• Due to the requirements of the position, female candidates are preferred
• Minimum one-year professional experience in implementing activities for women and girls
• Good understanding of human rights, gender equality, child-marriage, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in regular and emergency situations
• 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
• Fluency in Greek and English required
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software
• Good report writing skills
• Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles
• Possess empowering imagination!

Desired

• Experience in case management procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through previous assignments (volunteer or paid) in women’s groups, or other relevant experience.
• Field working experience in camps/temporary settlements of refugee/migrant population
• Engagement in refugee focused projects

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

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by Friday, August 30^th 2019.

INTERPRETER

Submit until: 30/8/2019

Job Title: Interpreter (Kurmanji-Sorani)

Location: Thessaloniki

Status: Full-time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Languages:         Fluent in Kurmanji/Sorani and English

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 the above-stated language(s)
• Fluent in Kurmanji and English
• Fluency in Sorani is considered an asset
• 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: thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by August, 30^th 2019 mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Kurmanji_ESTIA_Thessaloniki”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child Protection Standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

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

Submit until:  01/09/2019

Location: Vagiochori

Job title: Greek Language Teacher

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

 Generic responsibilities

1. Implement Greek language classes per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

• Excellent Greek and English and preferably Arabic
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or Greek
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• 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          thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by September 01^st, 2019, mentioning in the email subject “SN Greek Language Teacher_Vagiochori”.

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

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

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

Location: Vagiochori

Job title: English Language Teacher

Starting Date: 16/9/2019

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Reports To

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement English language classes per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

• Excellent English and preferably Greek or Arabic
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or English
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• 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         thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, September 01^st, 2019, mentioning in the email subject “SN English Language Teacher_Vagiochori”.

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

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

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

Job Title: SN Team Leader

Submit until: 01/09/2019

Location: Vagiochori

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 Project Officer.
• 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/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 Officer
• Participate in trainings and coordinate team members’ participation in trainings
• Serve as the liaison between Project Officer and the Team
• Lead team and ensure that performance appraisal is executed and shared with the Project Officer.
• Provide the team with a vision of the project objectives and inspire the team
• Advise and monitor team members, while promoting team spirit
• Coach and help develop team members
• Facilitate problem solving and collaboration
• Undertake a leading role, relevant to his/her discipline, on child protection case management

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Masters in social work
• 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 thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Team Leader_Vagiochori”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by Sunday, September 01^st 2019.

Location: Vagiochori

Submit until: 01/09/2019

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full-Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Main Duties & 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 & skills

• University degree in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• Experience in social work within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
• Minimum one-year 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.

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

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by Sunday, September 01^st  2019.

Job Title: Senior Education Officer

Submit until: 01/09/2019

Location: Vagiochori

Status: Full Time

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

Generic responsibilities

• Implement after-school educational activities, including Greek language classes, per the refugee population needs
• Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
• Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
• Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
• Update and maintain effective workplans
• Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of educational projects
• Supervise other teachers and provide support to them in line with program objectives
• Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
• Support education, recreational and various activities
• Communicate with donor and file corresponding reports
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

• Excellent Greek and English
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or Greek
• 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 2 years of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• 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           thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, September 01^st, 2019, mentioning in the email subject “Senior Education Officer_Vagiochori”.

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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by Sunday, September 01^st  2019.

Location: Vagiochori

Job title: Educational Officer (Mathematics/Science Teacher)
Submit until: 01/09/2019

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desired

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

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to          thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, September 01^st, 2019, mentioning in the email subject “SN Science Teacher_Vagiochori”.

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

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

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