Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Coordinator

Job Overview

The Senior Social worker is responsible for organizing, supervising and leading the provision of quality and comprehensive social services to vulnerable individuals within the Athens Solidarity Centre.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

• Coordinate the smooth functioning of the ASC Social Services, ensuring quality, and responsive service provision.
• Provide a comprehensive package of social services to ASC beneficiaries (in person and remotely)
• Provide case management for child protection and SGBV cases and liaise with competent authorities and professionals as required.
• Preparation of relevant documentation to support asylum and other processes as required by each beneficiary.
• Assessing effectiveness of service delivery and proposing changes for its improvement.
• Close collaboration with other ASC services to respond to holistic needs of each individual.
• External referrals and access facilitation for (amongst others) welfare and medical services.
• Accompaniment for particularly vulnerable cases (children, pregnancies etc.).

Other Tasks

• Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
• Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
• Support outreach efforts and the establishment of partnerships with other actors.
• Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
• Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
• Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
• Supervise and carry out annual evaluations with ASC Social Workers.
• Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Social Work Degree, as well as Social Worker Permission of Work.
• Extended experience in similar position, supporting vulnerable groups.
• Proven coordination experience.
• Experience/awareness of providing support to children and survivors of Gender-based Violence (GBV)
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate.
• Well organized and efficient.
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
• Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Senior Social Worker_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Coordinator

Job Overview

The Senior Psychologist will lead the provision of quality psychological services at the ASC, supporting a diverse group of beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

• Coordination of ASC psychological service, ensuring quality, and responsive service provision.
• Complete psychological history intake and provision of individual psychological counselling (in person and remotely, if required).
• Establishing and leading group sessions, based on needs identified.
• Identifying vulnerabilities and facilitating their access to available support.
• Provide case management for child protection and SGBV cases and liaise with competent authorities and professionals as required.
• Preparation of relevant documentation to support asylum and other processes as required by each beneficiary.
• Assessing effectiveness of service delivery and proposing changes for its improvement.
• Close collaboration with other ASC services to respond to holistic needs of each individual.
• External referrals to psychiatrists as required by each beneficiary.

Other Tasks

• Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
• Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other psychological services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
• Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
• Supervise and carry out annual evaluations with ASC Psychologists.
• Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
• Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
• Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Psychology, as well as Psychologist Permission of Work.
• More than 5 years of experience in a similar position, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups.
• Expertise in Child Protection cases and supporting survivors of Gender-based Violence
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate.
• Well organized and efficient.
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
• Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken).
• Proven management experience

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Senior Psychologist_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

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.

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Job Overview

The postholder is responsible for welcoming beneficiaries to the centre and facilitating access to the ASC staff and services.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Greet beneficiaries, sharing information about the ASC, the services provided, and the process required to access them.
• Provide information and referrals about complementary services provided outside the ASC.
• Ensure the proper registration of beneficiaries in accordance with ASC operating system (issuing cards, managing database, ensuring GDPR process is adhered to).
• Responds to incoming calls, shares information, takes messages etc.
• In coordination with the ASC team, ensure that beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Administrative and logistics tasks to support the daily operation of the ASC.
• Other position-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University or advanced education degree.
• Experience in Humanitarian field in Greece.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Reception Officer_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

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.

Reports To: ASC Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Greet beneficiaries, sharing information about the ASC, the services provided, and the process required to access them.
• Provide information and referrals about complementary services provided outside the ASC.
• Ensure the proper registration of beneficiaries in accordance with ASC operating system (issuing cards, managing database, ensuring GDPR process is adhered to).
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments, ensuring the prioritization of vulnerable cases.
• Responds to incoming calls, shares information, takes messages etc.
• Lead biannual mapping of organizations supporting ASC beneficiary groups to assist referral process.
• Directly supervise the Reception Officer and ASC interpreters, including scheduling and performance evaluation.
• In coordination with the ASC team, ensure that beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Respect the SN code of conduct, with an emphasis on confidentiality.
• Support the operationalization of the Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism in collaboration with SN’s Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
• Administrative and logistics tasks to support the daily operation of the ASC.
• Support the organisation of events and meetings at the ASC.
• Other position-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University or advanced education degree.
• Experience in Humanitarian field in Greece.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software.
• Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Reception Manager_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 31st, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: Senior Psychologist                

Overview

The Psychologist / Psychotherapist provides psychosocial support to beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Centre and specialized counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Centre.
• Ensure referrals internally and externally, including GBV referrals.
• Complete psychological intake of beneficiaries.
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid, with particular attention to different vulnerabilities of men, women, boys, and girls.
• Establishing and leading group sessions, based on needs identified.
• Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of case information in ASC database.
• Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other psychological services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Psychology or relevant social science with long standing experience in similar role.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls.
• Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
• Computer literate & numerate.
• Well organized and efficient.
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
• Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Psychologist_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages: Ukrainian
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
• Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
• In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
• Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly way.
• Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Ukrainian
• Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
• Minimum two-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 and respect.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
• Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Interpreter Ukrainian 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages:  French
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
• Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
• In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
• Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly way.
• Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

• Excellent command of French
• Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
• Minimum two-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 and respect.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
• Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Interpreter French 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy:    Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages: Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Pashtu
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
• Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
• In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
• Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Pashtu
• Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
• Minimum two-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 and respect.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.

• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
• Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Interpreter Farsi_Dari 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3 – Job holder will have regular contact with children.

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages: Arabic
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
• Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
• In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
• Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
• Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly way.
• Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Arabic
• Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
• Minimum two-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 and respect.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
• Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Interpreter Arabic 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4th, 2023.

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.

Reports To: Deputy General Manager

Job Overview

The Coordinator of the Athens Solidarity Centre is responsible for the daily operation of the centre, including the development of partnerships to extend its impact, raising funds to support its sustainability and widely disseminating its work, bringing information from the field to inform policy work.

Responsibilities

 Center Operation – Project Management

• Coordinates the Athens Solidarity Center’s daily operation.
• Ensures the quality-of-service provision and oversees the implementation of all the Center’s activities to effectively respond to the needs of beneficiaries.
• Closely monitors ASC activities and achievements in line with monitoring framework, using relevant tools, and proposing solutions to any issues arising.
• Produces progress, activity, and other reports as per request and ensures that all project reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manages the project budget and collaborates with the Finance Dept. for the preparation of budget revisions.
• Ensures that all approved projects and actions are implemented in accordance with SN and donor requirements.
• Oversees the maintenance, purchases, storage & safety of the premises.
• Leads the development and drafting of funding proposals to further the work of the ASC.
• Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
• Establish and strengthen synergies with programmatic strategy focal points (education, livelihoods, legal aid and social protection).
• Provide contextual updates identified at field level to Senior Management.

Human Resources Management

• Supervises personnel as defined in HR structure, in line with SN policy and procedures.
• Leads HR processes relating to the ASC (recruitment, evaluation, and development).
• Contributes to staff capacity building – mobilization, guidance, coaching and training.
• Mediates conflicts that arise among staff members and beneficiaries.
• Acts as a liaison between the ASC and SN Headquarters and all support departments – Finance, Procurement, HR, Communications, and Monitoring and Evaluation.

 Partnerships and Representation

• Represents SN and the ASC with project donors, local communities, civil society actors, regional and state government, and media in consultation with SN Senior Management.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with authorities, local actors, and stakeholders.
• Establish partnerships to support outreach to new populations and bring new organisations to the ASC, making it a multicultural service-provision hub.
• Regularly liaise with local communities creating / maintaining a vivid network of stakeholders and actors in the city.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Social Sciences.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in managerial position, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced working environment.
• Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.
• Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software.
• Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
• Cross cultural awareness and flexibility.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Coordinator_ 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 a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 4^th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.