Position: Full Time

Starting Date: ASAP

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 1 – The job holder does not have regular contact with children

The Active Citizens Fund: The Active Citizens Fund in Greece is supported through a € 12m grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway as part of the EEA Grants 2014 – 2021 financial mechanism. The program aims to develop the sustainability and capacity of the civil society sector in Greece, and to strengthen its role in promoting and safeguarding democratic procedures, active citizenship and human rights. The Fund Operator for the Active Citizens Fund in Greece is Bodossaki Foundation in consortium with SolidarityNow.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reviewing project proposals/ grant applications and preparing relevant reports and recommendations to the competent bodies of the ACF Programme
• Monitoring progress and evaluating the social impact of the funded projects. Reviews progress reports
• Reviews financial reports in collaboration with Finance dpt
• Regularly contacting organisations to follow up on project implementation and to improve the efficiency and sustainability of projects
• Conducting site visits
• Management of project budgets in collaboration with Finance dpt
• Building partnerships, develop collaborations and synergies
• Preparing grant letters/ project agreements in collaboration with Legal dpt
• Preparing and reviewing financial and other documentation to support audits
• Preparing internal and external programme reports as required
• Managing project data and regularly updating the Programme’s CRM system
• Carrying out administrative actions relating to the implementation of projects / grants

Job Requirements / Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor and Master’s degree in relevant field (i.e. humanities, social sciences, legal)
• Sound knowledge and experience of the NGO humanitarian sector in Greece
• Project management skills regarding development, staffing, budgeting and scheduling
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint). Knowledge of workflow and CRM will be appreciated
• Excellent organization skills
• Confidence in working on own initiative, while being part of a team
• Team player
• Excellent communications skills

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Assistant Programme Officer”.

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 March 24^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 1 – The job holder does not have regular contact with children

Job Overview

The job holder is expected to provide support in various human resources functions, which include administrative tasks on relevant issues, recruitment, and provide employees with necessary information.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the HR department’s day-to-day operation.
• Support reporting and auditing procedures for all HR- related issues
• Support all departments on HR-related issues (e.g. Finance/Accounting, Programmes departments)
• Maintain and update personnel documents and records (e.g. employees’ personal documents, contracts, payroll receipts etc.).
• Manage the recruitment process
• Register annual leaves
• Prepare job offers and communicate with the selected candidates.
• Upload new hirings, modifications, shifts, remote-work programs to ERGANI platform.
• Provide employees with all necessary information regarding HR policy and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy
• Filing
• Ad hoc tasks, as per request

Qualifications 

• Preferably holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/Social Sciences.
• Experience in a similar position for at least one (1) year.
• Familiarity with PYLON (by Epsilon Net) software.
• Knowledge of labor legislation is highly desired.
• Fluency in Greek and English language.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Sound work ethics.
• Well-organized and efficient.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work under pressure.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Human Resources 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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by March 20^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of cases to employment, job matching and career management service.
• Provide information, advices and guidance to the POCs (refugees, migrants) on key knowledge areas including; CVs, Job searching, Interview skills Coaching and Training/Education, to enhance current and future employability.
• Analyze and understand current employment context and related opportunities.
• Use labor market information to research and build additional relationships with employers, creating further employment opportunities appropriate to the needs of the POCs (refugees, migrants, Greeks) base.
• Job match POCs (refugees, migrants) with vacancies and opportunities.
• Carry out detailed job analysis to understand and guide on reasonable adjustments to maximize the likelihood of successful and sustainable employment services and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Maintain a record system, case notes and other electronic files to a high standard to ensure high quality standards.

Essential skills & Attributes:

• Previous Supported Employment.
• Excellent case management skills to deliver a quality service to a large total caseload
• Well organized, structured and self-disciplined, with excellent time-management skills

• Recruitment experience will be considered as an asset
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good networking and relationship management skills

 Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Education in the career development, job counelling, social service and/or human service-related field
• Previous experience providing career and employment-based case-managed services
• Experience of employment support for refugees and people with disabilities (physical and/or mental health)
• Knowledge and experience of Greek Employment Law as it relates to this type of service and role
• Experience with NGO environment practices
• Proficient with MS Office
• Fluency in Greek and English
• French is desirable

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

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 11/02/2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Status:  Full Time

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

Starting Date: ASAP

Job Overview

The Director of Programmes (DoP) leads the programmes department which is responsible for the development and implementation of all the organisation’s programmes in accordance with the organisation’s strategic priorities and donor agreements. The DoP is a key member of SolidarityNow’s Senior Management Team and directly supervises all staff (Project Coordinators, Project Managers, M&E Manager) in the Programmes Department.

Responsibilities and Duties

Overall management and coordination of programmes

• Oversee all projects throughout duration of project cycle, to ensure quality of implementation, impact, and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with donors for the implementation to overcome any challenges relating to current projects, ensure quality of implementation and continuation of activities.
• In collaboration with Project Coordinators, ensure that project implementation is timely, on target, and on budget, overcoming challenges identified during the process.
• Provide technical support to the implementation teams and ensure that implementation is standardised across teams and geographical locations.
• Liaise with other SN Departments to ensure successful project implementation.
• Conduct frequent visits to programme sites to support the field teams.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Oversee reporting process for all programmes according to internal and donor requirements, ensuring strict compliance with deadlines and quality of information.
• In collaboration with M&E Manager ensure the collection of quality data and the development of necessary tools for data collection and monitoring.
• Carry out regular assessments of programmes to improve their impact.
• Oversee the operation of the organisation’s Complaints and Feedback Mechanism.

Programme Development

• Lead the development of quality project proposals and concept notes (including budgets, and log-frames), in collaboration with thematic experts, to support fundraising efforts.
• Identify and review funding opportunities from institutional donors (EU, UN agencies, Greek state) and foundations (national and international) for new programmes.
• Develop partnerships at national and international levels, with relevant stakeholders, for the development of new programmes and to support organisational sustainability.

Programmatic and Organisational Management

• Lead the reflection, definition and follow-up of the organisation’s programmatic strategy including annual implementation plans.
• Promote information exchange and synergies between departments, monitor compliance with the internal rules and procedures, assess and mitigate risks

Staff Management and Development

• Directly supervise Programmes Department staff.
• Provide technical support and oversight to all senior programme staff and lead the establishment and functioning of strong and coordinated implementation teams.
• Provide guidance in the selection, recruitment, and training of programme staff.

Representation

• Represents the organisation nationally and internationally in relevant fora including working groups, conferences and other meetings.
• Represent the organisation in donor and government meetings

Job Requirements / Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in a humanitarian/ development context, including significant field experience.
• Master’s degree in relevant field (i.e., humanities, social sciences, legal) or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of NGO humanitarian/development context at a national and EU level
• Project management skills including design, implementation, and assessment
• Good knowledge of Greek and international humanitarian systems, institutions, donors, procedures and accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Highly reliable, able to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creative and strategic mind with the ability to multitask
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and CRM databases

 If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Director of Programmes”.

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 March 11^th, 2022.

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Status:  Full Time

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

Contract duration: until 31/03/2022

Starting Date: ASAP

Job Overview

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.

Generic 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
• 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.

Qualifications

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
• Driving license – Category B

Desired

• 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 “FFS Facilitator_Malakasa”.

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 February 20^th  ,  2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 1 – The job holder does not have regular contact with children

Job Overview

The job holder is expected to provide support in various human resources functions, which include administrative tasks on relevant issues, recruitment, payroll administration, and provide employees with necessary information.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the HR department’s day-to-day operation.
• Assist in monthly payroll administration and calculation.
• Support all the necessary departments on HR-related issues (e.g. Finance/Accounting department)
• Maintain and update personnel documents and records (e.g. employees’ personal documents, contracts, payroll receipts etc.).
• Participate in Staff Recruitment: develop job descriptions, prepare job advertisements, screen resumes, interview and select candidates.
• Prepare job offers and communicate with the selected candidates.
• Upload new hirings, modifications, shifts, remote-work programs to ERGANI platform.
• Provide employees with all necessary information regarding HR policy and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.

Qualifications 

• Preferably holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/Social Sciences.
• Experience in a similar position for at least one (1) year.
• Familiarity & fluency with HRIS (Knowledge of Epsilonnet programs is strongly desired).
• Previous experience in payroll-related processes and knowledge of labor legislation is highly desired.
• Fluency in Greek and English language.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Sound work ethics.
• Well-organized and efficient.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work under pressure.

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

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 February 21^st, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Generic responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Essential:

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

Desired:

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

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

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 February 15^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Job purpose

SN is seeking for a qualified lawyer, dealing with a wide range of law matters, Our colleague will be responsible for the provision of his/her services to beneficiaries in Thessaloniki area.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct legal aid: provide legal information and advice individually or in group sessions;
• Referrals: map needs, gaps and other services; refer cases to other entities as appropriate and by providing rigorous follow-up, ensure that these cases proceed towards resolution;
• Case management: resolve problems through mediation or other informal dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate; intervene with a wide range of activities that vary from information provision to court representation;
• Maintain records of all activities and prepare relevant reports.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum three years of experience in practicing law
• Excellent knowledge of the following areas of Greek law: asylum, human rights, family law
• Good knowledge of administrative, welfare or criminal law is desired
• Legal analysis: ability to identify and address legal issues for advice and representation
• Substantial experience of advising and representing individuals with some vulnerability on a professional or voluntary basis
• Previous experience of human rights/protection work, especially of vulnerable social groups, is highly desirable
• Ability to cooperate effectively with other disciplines, in order to maximize the support provided to beneficiaries, as well as ability to adjust communication skills according to the age of the beneficiary
• Fluency in English

Desired:

• Previous work within an NGO context and asylum law is highly desirable
• B’ category driving license

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

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 the 13^th of February 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 1 – The job holder does not have contact with children

Key Accountabilities

• Performs accounting entries, update ledgers and reconcile accounts
• Supports the preparation and coordination of the audit process, as well as, the internal financial controls and procedures
• Ensures all assigned reconciliations are prepared and reviewed accurately
• Communicates on a regular basis with vendors, reconciling accounts and following up on payments
• Supports month-end and year-end process and financial reports
• Participates in audits by donors and/or chartered accountants
• Assists in budgeting
• Carries out the monthly payroll and registers the payroll account entries
• Ensures all payroll procedures are performed accurately and timely
• Allocates salary costs to the respective cost centers
• Ensures compliance with the Greek Labor and Insurance Legislation
• Ad hoc requests, as needed

 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• Familiarity with Navision and Pylon will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Greek GAAP (IFRS would be a plus)
• Knowledge of ERGANI
• Excellent use of MS Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Fluency in Greek and English, both oral and written

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, multitask
• Able to perform under pressure and deliver results
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to challenge processes and implement improved working methods

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Accounting Officer”.

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 February 6^th  , 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Languages:         Fluent in Kurmanji and Arabic and Greek

Main Duties & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications-Essential

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

Desired:

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

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter_Oinofyta”.

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

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

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by February 6^th  , 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.