Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Fixed term

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

Reports To: Employability Services Coordinator

Job Overview

The postholder will be responsible for the effective implementation of employability activities, with a particular focus on supporting women. Working under the guidance of the Employability Services Coordinator, they will be expected to multitask, actively follow up on cases, and be directly involved in delivering a range of employability initiatives targeting project beneficiaries and liaising with the private sector.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, providing personalized employment support, job matching, and career guidance services.
• Deliver tailored information and guidance on key employability topics such as CV preparation, job search strategies, interview techniques, and education/training.
• Analyze labor market trends and identify relevant employment opportunities.
• Utilize labor market information to research and establish new relationships with employers, creating additional employment pathways suited to individual needs.
• Match job seekers with job openings and training opportunities aligned with their profiles and aspirations.
• Support the implementation of capacity-building programs for beneficiaries, including SolidarityNow’s ongoing AI-skills training initiative; responsibilities include beneficiary identification, enrollment, attendance monitoring, and coordination with trainers to address challenges.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, notes, and electronic files in line with data protection standards.
• Collaborate closely with the broader SN Employability team to increase successful employment placements.
• Organize and participate in employability-related events and initiatives (e.g., job fairs, employer networking sessions).
• Facilitate group sessions focused on accessing the labor market, with an emphasis on empowering women from marginalized backgrounds.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• University degree in Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or Economics.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in career guidance, employability services, or employment-based case management.
• Demonstrated experience working with women from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds.
• Solid understanding of labor laws and working conditions in Greece.
• Highly organized and self-disciplined, with strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Results-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in Greek and English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

 Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Education or training in career development or vocational counseling.
• Strong case management skills with experience handling high caseloads while maintaining service quality
• Experience supporting women facing additional vulnerabilities (e.g., survivors of gender-based violence or trafficking, migrants, refugees, or individuals with mental health challenges).
• Background in recruitment or employer engagement.
• Familiarity with NGO operations and practices.
• Knowledge of French is considered an asset.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC EMPLOYABILITY FEMALE SUPPORT OFFICER _ Athens”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. People 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 July 17^th, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.