Location: Thessaloniki-Sofades/Karditsas
Project: “Enabling Environmental Justice for Roma Communities in Greece”- WASH infrastructure component
Starting Date: ASAP
Status: Fixed-term/Full-Time
Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 3: Regular contact with children.
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Job Overview
The Community Engagement Officer will engage with residents of the Roma community in Sofades, Karditsa, Thessaly, to facilitate communication participation and understanding throughout the construction of a local water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facility. The role aims to ensure that community members are effectively informed about the intervention, understand its purpose and benefits, and are able to engage with the process.
The post holder will also support the coordination and monitoring of the construction works, working closely with SolidarityNow’s Project team, the local community and other relevant stakeholders to help ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
Key responsibilities
- Provide information to residents about the WASH intervention through community meetings, information sessions and culturally appropriate communication.
- Build relationships with community members and facilitate their engagement throughout the construction process.
- Explain the purpose and expected benefits of the WASH facility, taking into account the local social and cultural context.
- Facilitate communication between the local community, SolidarityNow’s Procurement Department, the Project Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders regarding the implementation of the construction works.
- Monitor, track, and regularly report on the progress of the construction.
- Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both digital and physical.
- Participate in coordination meetings with project staff, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as required to support the effective implementation of the project.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years experience in working with similar community engagement, community outreach or similar role.
- Fluency in Greek
- Proven experience in report writing and documentation
- Good computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with community members.
- A proactive, energetic and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to work in Roma settlements and travel to the construction site required
- Clean criminal record
Desired
- Knowledge of Romani or another language spoken by members of the local community.
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to: thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject Community engagement officer “Enabling Environmental Justice for Roma Communities in Greece” (WASH infrastructure component).
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 October 16th 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Remarks: Before submitting your CV, please read carefully the employees’ privacy notice on the processing of personal data pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the respective Greek legislation.
For roles that will have regular contact with vulnerable populations SolidarityNow is obliged to seek information about criminal convictions and offences, and selected candidates will be requested to provide a recent copy of criminal record.
Following the preventive measures against COVID-19, holding a vaccination certificate or undergoing Covid-19 antigen tests as per government directions is mandatory.




