Position: Lawyer

Location: Thessaloniki – Blue Refugee Center

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full-time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

• Provide individual counseling on e.g. the asylum procedure/ international protection/ refugee laws and individual rights follow up on cases regarding the European Relocation scheme, Family Reunification, and other cases that need legal assistance

• Provide legal assistance in administrative procedures regarding issuing of birth certificate, tax number, work permit and the like
• Handle the identified legal cases from the sites

• Undertake legal cases and legally represent to the court if necessary and depending on the availability of resources
• Ensure referrals internally and externally, and be in close collaboration with Thessaloniki Solidarity Center’s legal team
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid

Reporting and Case related info management

• Filling and registering all cases and actions in relevant reports
• Brief and full Social -Legal History taking
• Update the hard and electronic files per case
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Prepare regular reports (i.e. weekly, monthly) and upon request
• Perform entries in the reporting system as required by the above

Other Duties

• Collaborate with appointed persons and project managers of the Accommodation program.
• Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change.
• Perform other duties, related to the basic Job Description as requested by the Supervisor.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Legal Studies Degree
• Lawyers Permission of Work
• 3-5 years working experience in practicing Law (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitiveness
• Awareness and ability to work with survivors of Gender-based violence and the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves.
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal, team working & communications skills
• Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls
• High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, April 29th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Lawyer BRC”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Job Title:       TSC Accounting Support Officer –   Σύμβουλος Λογιστικής Υποστήριξης

Status:            Part- Time (morning or evening shift)

Location:       Thessaloniki

Start Date:    ASAP

 Child Safeguarding Policy

 Position Summary: Accounting Support Officer is expected to ensure provision of brief counselling on Accounting Issues and support/ guidance to the beneficiaries in order to accomplish key tasks such as submission of the Tax Declaration and other related issues. In addition, the Accounting Support Officer will work closely with the Professional Aid Workers (Psychologists, Lawyers, Social Workers) and with beneficiaries to contribute to the identification of their vulnerabilities on this field.

Main Responsibilities

Provision of Accounting Support and Guidance

• Conduct one to one and group sessions with beneficiaries requiring advice and support on basic accounting issues
• Provide advice for beneficiaries who are interested in becoming self-employed
• Support and strengthen SN’s entrepreneurship programme – through targeted training
• Guide beneficiaries to issue Tax Related Certificates
• Mediate with relevant authorities (in exceptional cases)
• Assist beneficiaries with tax equalization calculations.
• Advise beneficiaries with Social security system

 Data base and Case related info management

• Registering cases and actions on the data base
• Maintain hard and electronic archives up-to-date

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with other colleagues to receive and give referrals as appropriate
• Brief beneficiaries about other programs
• Contribute towards the identification of individual vulnerabilities to facilitate access to other aid

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Degree in Accounting or extended experience (+ 3 Years) in an accounting office
• At least 1 year of previous experience in providing accounting support
• Be familiar with Refugee and Migration Taxation Issues
• Cross Cultural Awareness and understanding
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills
• Fluent in Greek and English

Desired

• Experience working with NGOs or relevant volunteer or professional Service in the Social Services
• French Speaking

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, April 29th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN_Accounting Support Officer- part-time”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Position: Cook

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time (6 Hours)

Child Safeguarding Policy

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares 3 meals per day for the youth shelters’ residents
• Operates various kitchen appliances
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation and supplies
• Ensures food supplies are purchased on time in coordination with relevant departments for approvals.
• Monitor stock and places orders when there are shortages on a timely manner.
• Prepares weekly plan for meals
• In collaboration with staff members, alters dishes based on suggestions or requirements ensuring that allergies and/or specific diet concerns of residents are taken into consideration.
• Ensures timely serving of meals and at the right temperatures as well as good presentation.
• Responsible for cleaning food preparation areas and maintaining a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Knowledge of Greek and English is required/ Knowledge of Arabic and/or Farsi is considered an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to recruitment@solidaritynow.orgby by Sunday April 15th, 2018 mentioning in the email subject “SN­_Cook _Athens”.

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.

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.

Position: Accommodation Officer

Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Responsibilities

• Be the focal point for all landlords, building managers for all accommodation structures that SN operates in Ioannina
• Keep a physical and digital archive and always keep update apartments’ database with all the required info (record date of a contract, owner bank account details, Electricity and Water account numbers and monthly costs or any other information upon supervisor request)
• Collect all utilities’ bills and ensure that have not been expired
• Make sure that all rental or utilities contracts have not expired and inform the Opt Officer and request directions regarding next steps
• Prepare all documentation needed with regards to accommodation expenses to be forwarded to Finance Dpt for payment
• In agreement with Opt Officer collaborate with Finance Dpt to initiate all payments regarding accommodation (rentals, utility bills, common spaces expenses etc)
• Administrative support and cooperation with the Financial Department and the Program Manager
• Keep and update log books by recording all assets and repairs for all accommodation structures and flats in collaboration with the Supply Chain Unit
• Monitor all shelter and infrastructure activities, ensuring compliance with strategies and guidance provided and agreed per signed contracts.
• Prepare and send reports to Opts Dpt.
• Close and regular contact with Operations Dpt, technical staff and Ioannina Project Coordinator to discuss matters relating to apartments and infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree from Technical Institutions/ University
• Experience in real estate management would be an extra asset.
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent IT skills, excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, outlook etc) & internet
• Native in Greek, Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Practical ability
• Attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Be a team player and self –initiative worker

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.orgby by Wednesday, April 11th, 20018 mentioning in the email subject “SN Accommodation Officer_ Ioannina”.

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.

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.

Position: Interpreter – Διερμηνέας

Location(s): Athens, Thessaloniki, Drama, Ioannnina, Tilos

Reporting Line: Team Leader

Child Safeguarding Policy

Languages:         Fluent in Arabic or Farsi or French or Kurdish and English or Greek

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpret for beneficiaries and SN staff during one to one consultations or information sessions
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner

Database and Case related info management

• Filing and registering all cases and actions in a database as instructed by supervisor
• Maintain up to date hard and electronic archives

Other Duties

• Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor
• Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform them of any relevant changes
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate beneficiaries’ access to available support

 Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in the above-stated language(s)
• Fluent in Greek or English
• Previous Experience in a relevant position
• Familiar with refugee and Migration Issues
• Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Computer literacy & numeracy
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills

Desired

• Fieldwork experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, April 27^th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject (adding your surname and signifying the relevant location):  for example “SN_Interpreter_Athens_MIrzay” or “SN_Interpreter_Thessaloniki_MIrzay” etc

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Position: Accompaniment Focal point

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

 Child Safeguarding Policy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accompaniment of beneficiaries to services when necessary and agreed by Line Manager, to facilitate personal needs and identify critical gaps in the response and provision of services
• Provide assistance and support to SN beneficiaries
• Work proactively and effectively with SN groups to maximize the benefits for refugees in relation to prevention and response
• Participate in the development of current and emerging GBV protocols, processes, referral pathways, standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators and SN Legal team to assist in advocacy outcomes
• Proactively provide alternate course of action and contingency plans if necessary

Requirements:

• Academic degree in social work, psychologists, Gender studies, or other related field
• Experience in relevant context
• Demonstrated experience in social work and psychosocial projects
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team including interpreters
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to strict deadlines
• Excellent use (both oral & written) of the Greek and the English language
• Very good understanding of human rights, global poverty & development issues

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

Not later than by Sunday, 01/04/2018. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

SolidarityNow (SN) was founded in 2013 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, irrespective of race, religion or ethnicity. SN partners with national and international NGOs, local government and the private sector to lift social, economic and cultural barriers, promoting an environment where individuals can access opportunities and participate in an inclusive, democratic and open society. SN has to date served more than 100,000 beneficiaries directly and more than 220,000 through grants to other organizations and partners.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Child Safeguarding Policy

 Objective: To provide assistance to the SN’s programs’ team to identify private donor resources, raise funds and write proposals & presentations for long-term organizational sustainability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations, through CSR programs)
• Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization
• Support SN programs department to carry out research and context analysis in preparation for proposals and fundraising activities
• Assist in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals
• Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
• Provide assistance in organizing fundraising events for the organization
• Identify and attend fundraising and CSR events in Greece and abroad, when required
• Prepare presentations and other documentation on SN background and activities
• Use online fundraising tools, including crowdfunding, effectively

 Skills and Qualities

• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiar with humanitarian action and human rights promotion
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Responsible and result-oriented
• Flexible and easy to adapt in changing demands
• Excellent team-work skills in a multicultural environment
• Multi-tasking ability

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Business or any other relevant field
• Minimum two years of professional experience in Fundraising or communication, ideally in the humanitarian field
• Knowledge about fundraising and corporate social responsibility
• Strong communication skills in English
• Fluency in Greek is mandatory

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by” 01/04/2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Fundraising”

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions

Location: Serres

Job title: Educational Officer (Greek)

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement Greek language classes per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

• Excellent Greek and English and preferably Arabic
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or Greek
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, March 25th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer Greek Serres”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Location: Serres

Job title: Educational Officer (English)

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement English language classes per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

• Excellent English and preferably Greek or Arabic
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or English
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Sunday, March 25th, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer English Serres”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Position: Kurdish Interpreter

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

 Child Safeguarding Policy

Responsibilities

1. Provide accurate and complete interpretation;
2. Interpret orally during interviews with Persons of Concern to SN into specified languages maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible;
3. Ensure that the messages transmitted are properly understood;
4. Provide interpretation in a neutral and non-judgmental manner;
5. Not accept payment or favor from or on behalf of persons of concern
6. Not engage in contact or exchanges with persons of concern to SN that might undermine his/her impartiality as an interpreter or the fairness and integrity of SN procedures;
7. Carry out his/her responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with SN standards for cultural, gender and age sensitivity;
8. Occasionally carry out written translations from one language to another;
9. Any ties, professional or personal, with the beneficiary shall be confined to ONLY interpretation services;

 REQUIREMENTS

• Oral and written language skills in Greek and/or English and excellent command of both of the following languages:

Kurmanji/Sorani

• Excellent interpretation skills;
• University or other post-secondary education in interpretation is desirable;
• Minimum (2) years of relevant experience with an NGO;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team;
• Knowledge and understanding of the asylum situation in Greece and related vocabulary is desirable;

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by” Friday, March 09, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Kurdish_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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.