Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Fixed term/Part Time

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

Job Overview

The Roma & Communications Officer is a member of the core team of ROMAtters: Promoting Education that Matters, a 24-month project implemented by SolidarityNow (SN) and funded by the EEA Grants aiming to address persistent educational inequalities affecting Roma children and youth in Greece. Building on SN’s methodology of activating the “educational triangle” of students, parents and teachers, the project delivers after-school and homework support in Roma-majority schools and settlements, inclusive education trainings for teachers and education stakeholders, Roma parental support groups, a participatory awareness-raising campaign, and a Policy Brief on Inclusive Education for Roma Children.

Responsibilities 

• Liaise with Roma communities in the project locations, building and maintaining relationships of trust with families, community members, Roma-led organisations, municipal services and other stakeholders.
• Act as a bridge between Roma families, schools and the project team, facilitating communication and mutual understanding.
• Work with school staff to support the participation, attendance and inclusion of Roma students, and follow up on children at risk of dropping out in close collaboration with the Education Expert.
• Work with Roma parents, encouraging their engagement in their children’s education and supporting the organisation and facilitation of the Roma parental support groups.
• Support the implementation of the non-formal education activities (after-school and homework support), including outreach to children and families.
• Consult with the Education Expert and Roma Advisory Board on community needs, cultural considerations and emerging issues, ensuring that project activities remain relevant and culturally sensitive.
• Contribute to the development of the Policy Brief on Inclusive Education for Roma Children, including gathering input from communities, parents, teachers and the Roma Advisory Board and support the relevant advocacy and dissemination activities.
• Work closely with the Communications team on the awareness-raising campaign, contributing to its idea, concept and execution, and facilitating the participatory process through which Roma children and youth shape its key messages.
• Design and implement the projects’ overall communication and dissemination activities, including launch and closing events as well as community engagement events and activities, in collaboration with SN’s comms team.
• Contribute to monitoring and data collection and to the preparation of project reports.
• Ensure compliance with SN’s Child Safeguarding Policy and child protection standards across all project activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with Roma communities (minimum 2 years), e.g. community work, mediation, outreach or educational support for Roma children, youth and families (Mandatory Requirement).
• University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in awareness-raising, communication or participatory activities with children and young people will be considered an asset.
• Good understanding of the barriers faced by Roma children in education (e.g. segregation, early school leaving, discrimination).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Greek (written and spoken); knowledge of Romani is a strong asset. Knowledge of English is an asset.
• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).

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

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Roma candidates are particularly 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 October 15th, 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.