Position: Lawyer

Location: Attica – Urban and Camps

Transportation to the site will be provided, leaving each Morning from Athens Solidarity Center (Across Metro Station: Larissis Station)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Job purpose

SN is seeking for a qualified and experienced lawyer to manage legal cases to be followed up onsite and provide legal counseling to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, as regards to their rights as third-country nationals.

 Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual legal counselling and undertake case management of children, families and GBV survivors (services varying from information provision to court representation);
• Deliver legal info sessions on the asylum procedures, civil and social rights and other integration-related issues in Greece
• Provide legal assistance and liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documents to persons of concern (birth certificates, tax numbers, work permits etc);
• Identify protection and other support needs and refer them to respective colleagues or/and other service providers when/where appropriate
• In coordination with other team colleagues, assist in overall case management and provision of support to children, families and GBV survivors;
• Liaise with other service providers onsite and follow referral pathways, upon consent of the beneficiary/ies;
• Keep accurate records and report in a timely manner, following respective deadlines and procedures;
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned, pending on setting.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Law Degree and minimum five years of progressive experience in practicing law, of which at least three years in the field of refugee/migration law and human rights law;
• Excellent knowledge of international refugee law, EU asylum and migration law;
• Strong knowledge of protection issues related to refugee children, families and GBV survivors;
• Good knowledge of administrative, welfare and criminal law;
• High professional ethics;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with vulnerable individuals of all ages, background and diversity;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility;
• Strong team player;
• Computer literate & numerate;
• Well organized and efficient, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken);
• Good report writing skills;
• Adhere to and promote Child Protection and GBV 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 motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, May 13^th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN_CFSH 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 as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

Position: Social Worker (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position Summary: The Social Worker is expected to provide psychosocial support, assess the needs, ensure proper case management for beneficiaries or referred beneficiaries while identifying vulnerabilities as to link up eligible cases with support and aid available.

Child Safeguarding Policy

Responsibilities

Social Services Provision

• Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to all.
• Assess needs of beneficiaries and develop an intervention/pathway plan ensuring.
• Special needs of most vulnerable are identified and addressed
• Provide adequate information on available services and relevant procedures
• Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to the beneficiaries in (and if requested out) of TSC Premises
• Providing F2F Counseling, Guidance
• Ensure referrals internally and externally and follow up on referrals whilst always respecting confidentiality
• Identify particularly vulnerable individuals/groups and facilitate their access to available aid
• Perform occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries

 Data base and Case related info management

• Brief and full social history taking

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with other actors in the area (public sector, NGOs and INGOs) to link the beneficiary with the services needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive case plan for beneficiaries
• Organize group activities for beneficiaries aiming to their empowerment
• Promote community engagement through structured activities

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Social Workers Degree
• Social Workers Permission of Work
• 3 years’ experience in Relevant Position
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Well-organized and efficient
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Computer literate & numerate
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Knowledge of French is an asset

Desired

• Working Experience in Social Service, entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population.
• Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org Thursday, April 29th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “TSC_Social Worker”

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.

Position: Lawyer

Location: Thessaloniki – Blue Refugee Center

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full-time

Child Safeguarding Policy

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 Thessaloniki 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

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

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, April 29th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Lawyer BRC”.

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:         TSC Accounting Support Officer –   Σύμβουλος Λογιστικής Υποστήριξης

Status:            Part- Time (morning or evening shift)

Location:         Thessaloniki

Start Date:      ASAP

 Child Safeguarding Policy

 Position Summary: Accounting Support Officer is expected to ensure provision of brief counselling on Accounting Issues and support/ guidance to the beneficiaries in order to accomplish key tasks such as submission of the Tax Declaration and other related issues. In addition, the Accounting Support Officer will work closely with the Professional Aid Workers (Psychologists, Lawyers, Social Workers) and with beneficiaries to contribute to the identification of their vulnerabilities on this field.

Main Responsibilities

Provision of Accounting Support and Guidance

• Conduct one to one and group sessions with beneficiaries requiring advice and support on basic accounting issues
• Provide advice for beneficiaries who are interested in becoming self-employed
• Support and strengthen SN’s entrepreneurship programme – through targeted training
• Guide beneficiaries to issue Tax Related Certificates
• Mediate with relevant authorities (in exceptional cases)
• Assist beneficiaries with tax equalization calculations.
• Advise beneficiaries with Social security system

 Data base and Case related info management

• Registering cases and actions on the data base
• Maintain hard and electronic archives up-to-date

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with other colleagues to receive and give referrals as appropriate
• Brief beneficiaries about other programs
• Contribute towards the identification of individual vulnerabilities to facilitate access to other aid

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Degree in Accounting or extended experience (+ 3 Years) in an accounting office
• At least 1 year of previous experience in providing accounting support
• Be familiar with Refugee and Migration Taxation Issues
• Cross Cultural Awareness and understanding
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Fluent in Greek and English

Desired

• Experience working with NGOs or relevant volunteer or professional Service in the Social Services
• French Speaking

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, April 29th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Accounting Support Officer- part-time”.

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.

Θέση Εργασίας :              Μάγειρας

Περιοχή:                            Αθήνα

Ημερομηνία έναρξης:        Άμεση

Εργασιακή Σχέση:           Μερικής Απασχόλησης (6 Ώρες)

Child Safeguarding Policy

Απαιτήσεις:

• Ετοιμάζει 3 γεύματα την ημέρα για τους κατοίκους των νέων καταφυγίων
• Λειτουργεί διάφορες συσκευές κουζίνας
• Εκτιμά την αναμενόμενη κατανάλωση τροφίμων και οργανώνει την προετοιμασία και τις προμήθειες
• Εξασφαλίζει την έγκαιρη αγορά των προμηθειών τροφίμων σε συντονισμό με τα αρμόδια τμήματα για εγκρίσεις.
• Παρακολουθεί το απόθεμα και πραγματοποιεί παραγγελίες όταν υπάρχουν ελλείψεις – έγκαιρα.
• Ετοιμάζει εβδομαδιαίο πρόγραμμα γευμάτων
• Σε συνεργασία με τα μέλη του προσωπικού, αλλάζει τα πιάτα βάσει προτάσεων ή απαιτήσεων που διασφαλίζουν ότι λαμβάνονται υπόψη οι αλλεργίες ή / και οι ειδικές διατροφικές ανησυχίες των κατοίκων.
• Εξασφαλίζει την έγκαιρη εξυπηρέτηση των γευμάτων και τις σωστές θερμοκρασίες, καθώς και καλή παρουσίαση.
• Υπεύθυνος για τον καθαρισμό των χώρων προετοιμασίας φαγητού και τη διατήρηση ενός αποστειρωμένου και εύρυθμου περιβάλλοντος στην κουζίνα
• Οποιοδήποτε άλλο καθήκον μπορεί να ανατεθεί από τον διαχειριστή του Κέντρου.

όπως απαιτείται

• Προηγούμενη εμπειρία ως μάγειρας
• Εμπειρία στη χρήση κοπτικών εργαλείων, μαγειρικών σκευών και μαγειρικών σκευών
• Γνώση διαφόρων διαδικασιών και μεθόδων μαγειρέματος (ψησίματος, ψησίματος, βρασμού κ.λπ.)
• Δυνατότητα παρακολούθησης όλων των διαδικασιών αποχέτευσης
• Δυνατότητα εργασίας σε μια ομάδα
• Πολύ καλές δεξιότητες επικοινωνίας
• Η γνώση της ελληνικής και της αγγλικής γλώσσας απαιτείται
• Η γνώση της αραβικής και / ή φαρσί θεωρείται πλεονέκτημα

Εάν ενδιαφέρεστε να υποβάλετε αίτηση, παρακαλώ στείλτε το βιογραφικό σας σημείωμα στην διεύθυνση recruitment@solidaritynow.org μέχρι την Κυριακή 15 Απριλίου 2018 αναφέροντας στο θέμα ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου «SN Cook_Athens».

Ο Οργανισμός SolidarityNow είναι εργοδότης που προσφέρει ίσες ευκαιρίες. Τα άτομα με αναπηρία και οι ευάλωτες και μειονεκτούσες ομάδες ενθαρρύνονται έντονα να υποβάλουν αίτηση.

Λόγω του επείγοντος χαρακτήρα της πρόσληψης, το SN διατηρεί το δικαίωμα να ολοκληρώσει τη διαδικασία αμέσως μόλις εντοπιστεί ο κατάλληλος υποψήφιος.

Position: Accommodation Officer

Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Responsibilities

• Be the focal point for all landlords, building managers for all accommodation structures that SN operates in Ioannina
• Keep a physical and digital archive and always keep update apartments’ database with all the required info (record date of a contract, owner bank account details, Electricity and Water account numbers and monthly costs or any other information upon supervisor request)
• Collect all utilities’ bills and ensure that have not been expired
• Make sure that all rental or utilities contracts have not expired and inform the Opt Officer and request directions regarding next steps
• Prepare all documentation needed with regards to accommodation expenses to be forwarded to Finance Dpt for payment
• In agreement with Opt Officer collaborate with Finance Dpt to initiate all payments regarding accommodation (rentals, utility bills, common spaces expenses etc)
• Administrative support and cooperation with the Financial Department and the Program Manager
• Keep and update log books by recording all assets and repairs for all accommodation structures and flats in collaboration with the Supply Chain Unit
• Monitor all shelter and infrastructure activities, ensuring compliance with strategies and guidance provided and agreed per signed contracts.
• Prepare and send reports to Opts Dpt.
• Close and regular contact with Operations Dpt, technical staff and Ioannina Project Coordinator to discuss matters relating to apartments and infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree from Technical Institutions/ University
• Experience in real estate management would be an extra asset.
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent IT skills, excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, outlook etc) & internet
• Native in Greek, Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Practical ability
• Attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Be a team player and self –initiative worker

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.orgby by Wednesday, April 11th, 20018 mentioning in the email subject “SN Accommodation Officer_ Ioannina”.

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.

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.

Position:  Interpreter – Διερμηνέας

Location(s):  Athens, Thessaloniki, Drama, Ioannnina, Tilos

Reporting Line:   Team Leader

 Child Safeguarding Policy

 Languages:         Fluent in Arabic or Farsi or French or Kurdish and English or Greek

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpret for beneficiaries and SN 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

Database 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 them of 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 Greek or English
• Previous Experience in a 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

• Fieldwork 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 Friday, April 27^th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject (adding your surname and signifying the relevant location):  for example “SN_Interpreter_Athens_MIrzay” or “SN_Interpreter_Thessaloniki_MIrzay” etc

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.

Position: Accompaniment Focal point

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

 Child Safeguarding Policy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accompaniment of beneficiaries to services when necessary and agreed by Line Manager, to facilitate personal needs and identify critical gaps in the response and provision of services
• Provide assistance and support to SN beneficiaries
• Work proactively and effectively with SN groups to maximize the benefits for refugees in relation to prevention and response
• Participate in the development of current and emerging GBV protocols, processes, referral pathways, standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators and SN Legal team to assist in advocacy outcomes
• Proactively provide alternate course of action and contingency plans if necessary

Requirements:

• Academic degree in social work, psychologists, Gender studies, or other related field
• Experience in relevant context
• Demonstrated experience in social work and psychosocial projects
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team including interpreters
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to strict deadlines
• Excellent use (both oral & written) of the Greek and the English language
• Very good understanding of human rights, global poverty & development issues

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

Not later than by Sunday, 01/04/2018. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

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.

SolidarityNow (SN) was founded in 2013 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, irrespective of race, religion or ethnicity. SN partners with national and international NGOs, local government and the private sector to lift social, economic and cultural barriers, promoting an environment where individuals can access opportunities and participate in an inclusive, democratic and open society. SN has to date served more than 100,000 beneficiaries directly and more than 220,000 through grants to other organizations and partners.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Child Safeguarding Policy

 Objective: To provide assistance to the SN’s programs’ team to identify private donor resources, raise funds and write proposals & presentations for long-term organizational sustainability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations, through CSR programs)
• Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization
• Support SN programs department to carry out research and context analysis in preparation for proposals and fundraising activities
• Assist in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals
• Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
• Provide assistance in organizing fundraising events for the organization
• Identify and attend fundraising and CSR events in Greece and abroad, when required
• Prepare presentations and other documentation on SN background and activities
• Use online fundraising tools, including crowdfunding, effectively

 Skills and Qualities

• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiar with humanitarian action and human rights promotion
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Responsible and result-oriented
• Flexible and easy to adapt in changing demands
• Excellent team-work skills in a multicultural environment
• Multi-tasking ability

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Business or any other relevant field
• Minimum two years of professional experience in Fundraising or communication, ideally in the humanitarian field
• Knowledge about fundraising and corporate social responsibility
• Strong communication skills in English
• Fluency in Greek is mandatory

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by” 01/04/2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Fundraising”

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: Serres

Job title: Educational Officer (Greek)

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 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 recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, March 25th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer Greek 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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.