Position: Human Resources Officer

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part-time

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Job purpose

The post holder is expected to provide support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, payroll administration, training need analysis and HR development, performance monitoring and employee counseling.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;
• Administering monthly payroll and maintaining employee records;
• Interpreting and advising on employment law;
• Monitoring staff performance in cooperation with the line managers and employee counseling;
• Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities etc.;
• Working closely with SN departments and assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
• Preparing staff handbooks;
• Developing HR planning strategies;
• Delivering induction sessions for new staff;
• Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
• Coordinates the recruitment of new staff, ensuring a timely organized and comprehensive procedure, which involves:

Qualifications:

Essential:

• University degree from an accredited academic in Humanities or Social Sciences preferably in Human Resource Management;
• Experience in similar position for at least five years, preferably in NGO context;
• Very good knowledge of payroll functions and procedures;
• Confidentiality concerning financial and employee files skills;
• Fluency in Greek and English language;
• Strong interpersonal & communications skills;
• Sound work ethics;
• Well-organized and efficient;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong IT skills (MS Office)

Desired:

• Previous experience in the humanitarian or the non-profit sector.

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

Closing date: 25 January 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position:                                          Project Coordinator

Location:                                            Athens

Starting Date:                                   February 1^st

Status:                                                  Full Time

Line Management:                        Programmes Director

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Position Summary

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of project management and the successful implementation of the Blue Dots Programme. (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 Programmes Director, 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 people on the move.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating the operational and administrative actions, ensuring that planned activities are implemented according to the approved projects documents, in close cooperation with project staff, HQ teams and partners, in compliance with contractual obligations and in accordance with the SolidarityNow’s Policies and Procedures;
• Supervision and direct management of four staff – sector experts in North and Southern Greece;
• Maintaining liaison and collaboration relationships with donors, authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the activities and the results achieved against the project indicators;
• Developing 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 project expenditures and ensuring the compliance of expenditure of budgets with donor requirements;
• Ensuring protection of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern, in accordance with international humanitarian standards and legally binding obligations;
• Planning and supervising the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures in relation to protection mechanisms and activities;
• Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis;
• Contributing to the development of management, logistics, administrative & monitoring tools and techniques, while also supporting project staff’s capacity building on aspects relating to effective project management;
• Performing any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested;
• In collaboration with other Programmes staff, support the development of new funding proposals

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 five (5) years of experience in Project Management preferably in the humanitarian and/or development sector and in the area of Child Protection and / or Education in particular;
• 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;
• Excellent knowledge of English and Greek; a third language (related to the people on the move emergency) would be considered as an asset;
• Good knowledge and competence of IT applications and software;
• Ability to work under a distance-management scheme;
• Ability to work with and coordinate activities of more than 50 field staff
• 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 priorities workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Understanding of the people on the move emergency and the socio-economic hardship aspects, 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 in english to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Project Coordinator_UNICEF _ 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.

Closing date: 25 January 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Accommodation Supervisor

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Experience in warehouse management
• In addition, experience regarding services in the field of technical support for buildings
• Previous Experience in NGO Environment
• IT skills
• Native in Greek, Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• practical ability
• attention to detail
• good oral and written communication skills
• to be a team worker and work on your own initiative

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

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.

 Closing date: 16 January 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Interpreters, Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani and/or Kurmanji)

Location: DRAMA

Transportation to the camp

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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 Position within the Organization:

Reports to: Team Leader

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 from Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani and/or Kurmanji) to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, contribute 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 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;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader

 Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent command of Arabic and/or Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani);
• Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
• Minimum two-years professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator;
• Minimum one-year professional experience 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 & numerate;
• 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

If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN_ Interpreter in Arabic/Kurdish_Drama”.

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.

 Closing date: 23 January 2019

 Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Interpreters, Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani and/or Kurmanji, Farsi, Urdu)

Location: Katerini (Kato Milia)

Transportation to the camp

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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 Position within the Organization:

Reports to: Team Leader

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 from Arabic or Kurdish or Farsi or Urdu to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, contribute 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 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;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader

 Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent command of Arabic or Kurdish or Farsi or Urdu;
• Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
• Minimum two-years professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator;
• Minimum one-year professional experience 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 & numerate;
• 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

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

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.

Closing date: 23 January 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

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 Position within the Organization:

Reports to: Team Leader

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 from Kurdish (Sorani and/or Kurmanji) to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, contribute 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 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;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader

 Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent command of Kurdish, Kurmanji and Sorani;
• Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
• Minimum two-years professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator;
• Minimum one-year professional experience 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 & numerate;
• 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

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and a short motivation letter (in English) to recruitment@solidaritynow.org in English mentioning in the email subject “Ioannina_Kurdish”.

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

Closing date: 31/01/2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Athens (Nationwide and International Travel applies)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

• Reports to the General Manager
• Directly supervises 2 persons

The main objective of this position is to define the fundraising strategy of SN aiming at diversifying SN’s income to secure the implementation of our social programs.

The Head of Fundraising (FR) reports directly to SN General Manager. SN’s fundraising Unit is a new Unit and is the result of the ongoing restructuring. The Head of FR will undertake its’ setting up, define the strategy, propose the policies and develop the FR team. The Head of FR will have to work closely with the Communications Department for all activities that include external communication, with the Finance Department for the close monitoring of FR results and with the Programs Department for the definition of the needs to be covered.

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Responsibilities

• Develops, proposes and implements the fundraising strategy and adjusts according to needs of the organization
• Scans the environment to seize fundraising opportunities and strategic partnerships and assesses risks related to fundraising
• Prepares and monitors the annual plan and the annual budget of the Fundraising Unit
• Plans, monitors and reviews strategy and plans to attract and build relationships with Private donors, Foundations and Corporate Donors
• Designs and oversees implementation of Fundraising Campaigns and events
• Measures the effectiveness of FR initiatives
• Develops Fundraising Tools (CRM) and Fundraising Channels
• Oversees development of FR proposals
• Supervises the production of on-line and off-line FR material
• Develops, trains, supervises the personnel of the FR Unit and provides them with targets, sets clear roles and responsibilities
• Ensures that the organization complies with GDPR regulations
• Represents the organization in FR fora and events
• Seeks to understand field reality and is able to transfer it to engage people in SN’s work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as Marketing, Public Relations, Communication/Journalism, or other equivalent ; Masters’ in Fundraising or other desired
• 3 years of experience in a managerial position in Communications or Fundraising
• Experience in Fundraising in an NGO or Charity strongly desirable
• Experience in digital marketing
• Field/Project experience with a development or humanitarian organization desirable
• Demonstrable experience of developing a team
• Fluent in Greek and English
• Strategic Vision
• Results-oriented
• Out-of the box thinking, creative
• People’s management
• excellent inter-personal skills
• Cultivating relations , maintain and nurture networks
• Public speaking skills
• Strong Interest to work for SN
• Flexibility
• Multi-tasking
• Organizing
• Digital -savvy

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

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

Closing date: 31st January 2019

Only short listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Kato Milia, Katerini

Job title: Educational Officer (Greek)

Status:  Full Time

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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 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, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer Greek Kato Milia”.

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.

Closing date: 06 January 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Kavala  

Job title: Senior Educational Officer

Status:  Full Time

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Generic responsibilities

1. Implement after-school educational activities, including Greek language classes, per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
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 educational projects
7. Supervise other teachers and provide support to them in line with program objectives
8. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
9. Support education, recreational and various activities
10. Communicate with donor and file corresponding reports
11. 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, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Senior Educational Officer Kavala”.

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.

Closing date: 31 December 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Kato Milia, Katerini

Job title: Educational Officer (English)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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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, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer English Kato Milia”.

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.

Closing date: 31 December 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.