Child Friendly Space Facilitator

Submit until: 22/9/2017
Location: Drama

Job Title :  SN Child Friendly Space Facilitator

Status: Full Time

Locations: Drama

Position Summary:

The CFS empowers the psychosocial support through informal educational activities and creative engagement of children beneficiaries of the program under the guidance and instructions of the team coordinator and program. Specifically, the worker is concerned with educational and creative way underage beneficiaries, considering the special characteristics and present living conditions.
The employee must cultivate an atmosphere of respect and appreciation among beneficiaries and respect the skills and cultural background of each. Should promote fair play, collaboration and critical thinking. The worker is finally responsible for the supervision of the space in which he performs his duties during working time.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
  • Ensure a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
  • Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
  • Liaise with parents and the community regularly  to  keep  them  informed  of  any developments or problems within the Child Friendly Space and surrounding areas
  • Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Space
  • Refer children for Child Protection case management, and nutritional or medical care or other appropriate services and support as required
  • Ensure activities consistent with programme guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • University Degree in Social Sciences (ie, Education, Psychology, Social Work etc)
  • Good communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to adapt to changes in working environment
  • Commitment to understanding of SN aims, values and principles

Would be an asset

  • Good English, Arabic or Farsi language skills
  • Experience on working with migrant/refugee children

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • 1 year experience in Relevant Position
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Native in Greek
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, September  22th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN_CFS_Drama”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.


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.

Lawyer for Athens Solidarity Center

Submit until: 15/9/2017
Location: Athens

Job Title:  SN/ASC Lawyer –  Δικηγόρος

Status: Full Time (morning or afternoon shift)

Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Athens, (ASC) Athens Solidarity Centre

Position within the Organization

Hierarchical Responsible: ASC Legal Team Leader

Functioning Lines:  ASC Deputy, Team Leaders, ASC Officers, Social Workers, Legal Aid Team Members, SN Accommodation Projects, Implementing Partners Social Services

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

  • Ensure referrals internally and externally
  • 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 individual counseling on cases of civil and labour law, human rights law, administrative, welfare or criminal law
  • Respond to asylum-related questions asked by refugees and asylum seekers through an online platform powered by SN and its partners
  • Resolve problems through mediation or other informal dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate
  • Undertake legal cases and legally represent to the court (depending on the availability of resources in this area) following an approval from Team Leader
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid

Data base and case-related information management

  • Filling and registering all cases and actions to the DataBase/ appropriate tools as requested by Team Leader
  • Brief and Full Social -Legal History taking
  • Updating the hard and electronic files per case
  • Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
  • Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above
  • Other Duties
  • Work with mobile teams to provide basic outreach information on refugee legal rights to beneficiaries
  • Work cohesively with other Social Services colleagues to ensure referrals are made efficiently and in a confidential manner, in kind aid or any other additional provision available is properly facilitated
  • Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change
  • Update the content (legal information) of an online platform, including any legal and procedural developments pertaining to asylum and migration in Greece
  • 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 a project relating to refugees and migrants)
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Law (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
  • Computer literate
  • Native in Greek
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
  • Cross-cultural awareness and sensitiveness
  • Awareness and ability to work with survivors of Gender-based Violence, including the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves
  • Willingness to promote gender equality and understanding of the different vulnerabilities, needs, and capacities of men, women, boys, and girls
  • High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
  • Well-organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal, team-working, and communications skills

Desired

  • Field working experience at entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement, or mobile units serving refugee population
  • Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g., assessments, surveys, missions on the islands or by the border)
  • Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage
  • 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 “SN_ASC_Lawyer”.

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

Not later than by Friday 15th of September 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

 


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.

Project Manager (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Submit until: 15/09/2017
Location: Thessaloniki

Position: Project Manager (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Planning and supervising the implementation of the project activities in close cooperation with the key project staff, HQs team and partners, in compliance with all contractual obligations towards the donor and in accordance with the SolidarityNow SOPs;
  • Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the organization.
  • Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project plans and monitoring processes and results achieved against the project indicators.
  • Elaborating and following implementation plans and timetables;
  • Responsible for submitting activity reports.
  • Lead and motivate the team and monitor activities and coordinate work.
  • Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
  • Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Identifies and implements creative solutions.
  • Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis
  • Performing any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.
  • Assists the Thessaloniki team with the overall planning of assigned project’s activities;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution in Humanities, Social Science, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or related;
  • At least 5 year practical experience in humanitarian response
  • Familiarity with the Humanitarian process
  • Proven understanding and experience of advocacy and policy change work within a humanitarian context
  • Proven skills in networking and relationship building
  • Strong analytical and information gathering skills
  • Excellent writing and facilitation skills
  • Strong communication and representational skills
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Ability to work alone and on one’s own initiative
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and action
  • Experience with institutional donors’ regulations and requirements;

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

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

Not later than by Friday 15th of September 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.


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.

Athens Solidarity Center Project Manager

Submit until: 15/09/2017
Location: Athens

Position: SN ASC Project Manager

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Project Summary:

The Athens Solidarity Centre (ASC), an initiative of the Open Society Foundations and SolidarityNow, is an innovative operational response to the complex and varying needs of vulnerable populations in Athens. The intervention’s ultimate objective is to enhance vulnerable populations’ integration into the Greek society by empowering them and cultivating feelings of solidarity, tolerance and respect among the different communities living in the centre of the city. The Athens Solidarity Centre along with the Thessaloniki Solidarity Centre – successfully operating since January 2014 – consist the backbone of SolidarityNow strategy to alleviate the suffering of the needy while actively working towards a more proactive, open and democratic society. The ASC offers space to new and existing civil society organizations in Greece, facilitating community solutions to pressing social and economic problems. The Centre addresses the unique needs of local communities it operates within and caters for all regardless of their nationality, religion, origins and social status. Addressing these needs demands an innovative and holistic approach and ensured synergies amongst partners.

SN manages the centre, provides services directly and coordinates activities implemented through 6 NGO partners (PRAKSIS, the National Asylum Services, “Network of Children’s Rights”, “Together for Children”, Babel and Fainareti). Services provided by the centre encompass the following areas: Welfare support (SN), Legal Aid (SN), Medical, Employability, Child Care Centre (SN), Counseling Centre and a Helpline 11525. The overall effort is being implemented with the support of and in close coordination with the Municipality of Athens and financed by the Open Society Foundations and the EU Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme. The ASC is based opposite Larissa Station.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager oversees the operation and services of the Athens Solidarity Centre (ASC). (S)he reports to the SN Head of Programmes and collaborates closely with the Programmes team based in Athens. This is a full-time position based in Athens with occasional travel to Thessaloniki and other international destinations, mainly for training and PR related activities (e.g. participation in conferences etc.).

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will manage all activities of the ASC. This includes:

Project Management

  • Ensures quality operations and relevant services provision to those in need in close coordination with Welfare Service Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator and Team Leaders
  • Overseeing day to day activities of ASC and the implementation of all projects in the centre (both directly and through the partners) to effectively address the needs of all beneficiaries.
  • Closely working and interacting with implementing partners ensuring optimum cooperation and coordination.
  • Ensuring that all approved (sub) projects are implemented in a timely manner, in line with SN and donor regulations.
  • Participating in the drafting, operationalization and regular updating of the Centre’s rules and regulations in cooperation with partners and SN programme management team
  • Contributing to the achievement of the overall SN objectives in the fields of health, legal aid, families & children support and vulnerable groups’ protection.
  • Monitoring the projects’ cycle by using relevant tools and methods (i.e. milestone indicators etc.)
  • Drafting and submitting progress and other reports as per schedule and request
  • Minimum budget management

Operations & HR

  • Line managing technical and administrative staff and providing technical and administrative guidance as required in their day to day activities.
  • Managing the SN / ASC office – personnel, finance and facilities – in line with SN policy and procedures.
  • Building staff capacity through team mobilization, guidance, coaching, on the job training etc.
  • Trouble-shooting

Representation

  • Representing SN programme local communities, other civil society actors, local branches of the regional and state government and media in consultation and collaboration with SN programme team.

Coordination

  • Organize and lead coordination meetings with staff and partners
  • Participating in the drafting of new project proposals and applications.
  • Participating in the drafting of other programme related documents (e.g. ToRs, logframes etc) upon relevant request
  • Regularly and consistently assessing the area of intervention in order to identify possible gaps and/or needs in the provision of services
  • Regularly liaise with local communities creating a vivid network of stakeholders and actors in the Area of Responsibility
  • Work with team members to link humanitarian relief programmes to other programming, including advocacy

Qualifications:

Essential

  • At least four years’ experience in a relief, development or advocacy agency, three of which should be in a managerial capacity.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or any other related fields required, Master’s degree preferred.
  • Field-based project management/ implementation experience and familiarity with the civil society space and actors in Greece
  • Skills in monitoring and evaluation.
  • Strategic thinking /planning skills
  • Understanding of humanitarian sector, issues and mechanisms
  • Fluency in Greek and English
  • Good writing and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Lead by example: Be flexible and respectful to partners and staff. Exercise authority without aggression

Desirable

  • Familiar and or experienced in Media Representation
  • Operational Experience in relief sector in projects providing assistance to people on the move
  • Familiar with Needs Assessments and Evaluations
  • Knowledge of institutional donors’ framework

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, September 15th, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN ASC Project Manager”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.


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.

Social Scientist

Submit until: 25/8/2017
Location: Thessaloniki

Position: Social Scientist

Location: Thessaloniki – Greece

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Focal point of communication and exchange between (a cluster of) hosting and hosted populations;
  • Directly supports and coaches beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
  • Assesses and addresses social needs of the beneficiaries, identifies and follows up cases that require special care;
  • Performs case management in cooperation with other project staff and potentially SN partners involved in services provision;
  • Cooperates with interpreters where needed for the provision of her/his services;
  • Closely cooperates with other team members, passing on the information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
  • Keeps social register files and statistical records of the caseload and services’ provision;
  • Performs social work duties and undertakes procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
  • Regular and ad hoc reporting and fact finding.

Qualifications & skills

Required

  • University degree from an accredited academic in Humanities or Social Sciences;
  • Experience in social work within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
  • Confidence with IT tools and software;
  • Ability to work unsupervised and at flexible working schedules;
  • Ability to troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
  • Ability to perform fact finding tasks; clearly articulate results in a fair and balanced way;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Basic knowledge of humanitarian sector and stakeholders in Thessaloniki;
  • Previous experience in street-work and/or a job entailing direct contact and exchange with groups of beneficiaries, clients, students etc.;

Desired

  • Understanding and speaking of Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, Pashtu or Urdu; French;
  • Awareness of the cultural background of Arabic speaking and Asian (i.e. Afghani, Pakistani, Iranian) populations, in the context of the current people on the move emergency.

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday 25th August, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “Social Scientist_Thessaloniki”

SN is an equal opportunity employer. People 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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.


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.

Procurement & Logistics Manager

Submit until: 01/09/2017
Location: Athens

Job Title:  Procurement & Logistics Manager

Under the supervision of the Head of Operations, the Procurement & Logistics Manager is responsible for (1) Procurement, (2) Asset Management, (3) Fleet Management, (4) Warehousing of all staff working in the Procurement and Logistics Unit.

Status: Full Time

Location: Athens (Nationwide Travel might be requested)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the smooth and timely procurement process of all purchased items and services according to the SN Policy.
  • In close coordination with the Head of Operations ensure the development and implementation of cost-effective strategies to save time through the use of framework contracts, improved coordination of purchasing and developing procurement plans.
  • Conduct efficient and collaborative procurements which are corporately compliant (advice, tendering, evaluation award & contract management).
  • Ensure all donors procurement procedures are related to procurement activities.
  • Ensure systematic process of transporting items from suppliers to field locations, ensuring full control of movement and receipt of items.
  • Ensure that the procurement processes are in line with applicable licenses and are properly documented.
  • Ensure that vendor eligibility screening is carried out and updated regularly.
  • Ensure logistics staff involved in procurement are fully aware of all SN procurement policy and procedures.
  • Supervise inventory management for all facility assets.
  • Overview the motor vehicle scheduling and management.
  • Supervise and evaluate service providers’ performance.
  • Attend and report on external meetings with local partners, NGOs and other actors.
  • Represent organization and its interests in the field and ensure good and regular communication.
  • Prepare weekly logistics reports for supervisor containing current developments, achievements, and working plans for the following week and ensure that supervised staff submits such reports in an accurate manner.

Knowledge and Experience

  • BA Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar level qualification
  • Proven experience of a minimum of three years in humanitarian logistics (in international NGOs) with progressively senior management responsibilities;
  • Strong knowledge of donor guidelines and regulations, compliance requirements and procedures (UNHCR, ECHO).
  • Working experience in logistics and procurement management within NGOs and experience in managing a diverse team in an often-stressful environment.
  • Excellent planning and decision-making capabilities and excellent ability to execute systems.
  • Experience in managing and leading other staff teams.
  • Ability to multitask, think creatively and work with little supervision in an often-stressful environment.
  • Very good reporting skills.
  • Ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment and manage a diverse and growing team.
  • Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Procurement & Logistics Manager_ Athens”.

Not later than by Friday 1st of September 2017. 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.


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.

Interpreter

Submit until: 16/08/2017
Location: Athens, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Drama, Ioannina

Job Title:  SN Interpreter –   Διερμηνέας

Location: Athens, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Drama, Ioannina

Status: Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Responsibilities

Interpretation

  • Mediate with beneficiaries while briefings or sessions are conducted
  • Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally acceptable way.  
  • Data base and Case related info management
  • Filling and registering all cases and actions to the DataBase upon instructions of the supervisor
  • Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
  • Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above

Mentioned tasks

  • Other Duties
  • Participate in Field Trips and Assessments as requested and directed by Supervisor
  • Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change
  • Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
  • Accompany team members in occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Fluent in Arabic or Farsi
  • Previous Experience in Relevant Position
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation)
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Fluent in Greek or English

Desired

  • Field Working Experience entry points , Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
  • Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders).

Interested Candidates shall submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an intro Text (motivation) in English: recruitment@solidaritynow.org

Both the Document and the e mail shall have as title the – Job title-Location, followed by their Surname: example….. Interpreter_ Thessaloniki – Mantzouranis


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.

Blue Dot Social Worker (PSS)

Submit until: 21/7/2017
Location: Κavalari

Job Title :  Blue Dot Social Worker (PSS)  –   Kοινωνικός  Λειτουργός

Status: Full Time

Locations: Kavalari

Position Summary: The Social Worker is expected to provide psychosocial support, assess the needs, ensure proper case management for Blue Dot beneficiaries or referred beneficiaries on site while identifying vulnerabilities as to link up eligible cases with support and aid available

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader

Responsibilities

  • Social Services Provision
  •  Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to refugees.
  • Providing F2F Counseling, Guidance
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
  • Data base and Case related info management
  • Brief and Full Social History taking
  • Other Duties
  • Collaborate other actor in the area (public sector, NGOs and INGOs) to link the beneficiary with the services needed
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive case plan for beneficiaries
  • Organise group activities for beneficiaries aiming to their empowerment
  • Promote community engagement through structured activities

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Social Workers Degree
  • Social Workers Permission of Work
  • 1 year experience in Relevant Position (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Native in Greek
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

  • Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
  • Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, July 21st, 2017, mentioning in the email subject “SN Social Worker­_Kavalari”.

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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.


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.

Child Friendly Space/Psycho-social Officer (Blue Dot)

Submit until: 28/7/2017
Location: Thessaloniki

Job Title:  Child Friendly Space/Psycho-social Officer (Blue Dot)

Status: Full Time

Locations: Volvi

Starting Date: ASAP

Position Summary:

The CFS empowers the psychosocial support and builds the resilience of children through informal recreational activities and creative engagement, under the guidance and instructions of the team leader and program coordinator. Specifically, the worker is concerned with educational and creative ways of engaging minors, considering the special characteristics and present living conditions. The PSS part of the position regards the desired ability for a candidate to support persons of concern, with the objective of providing timely and effective psychological support, as well as implementing protection interventions, especially when children are at risk. The ideal candidate must be able to design and implement activities with a psycho-social support element both for groups and individuals and screen within the CFS for vulnerabilities.

The employee must cultivate an atmosphere of respect and appreciation among the children and respect the skills and cultural background of each. Also, the appropriate candidate should promote fair play, collaboration and critical thinking. The worker is finally responsible for the supervision of the space in which he/she performs his/her duties during working time.

Hierarchical Responsible: Focal Point N. Greece

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
  • Ensure a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
  • Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
  • Liaise with parents and the community regularly to keep them informed of any developments or problems within the Child Friendly Space and surrounding areas
  • Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Space
  • Provide comprehensive package of Psychological Aid Services to the beneficiaries
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
  • Provide case management for child protection cases, liaise with competent authorities and professionals (doctors, public prosecutor etc) in managing cases of SGBV
  • Case related info management, Filling and registering all cases and actions to the reporting lists, Brief and Full Social History taking, Updating the hard and electronic files per case

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • University Degree in Social Sciences (ie, Education, Psychology, Social Work etc) or creative arts (psychology is preferable)
  • Field experience
  • Commitment to help persons of concern and willingness to cooperate with counterparts
  • Understanding of protection principles and humanitarian framework
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting
  • Previous working experience with local or international NGOs, as well as Civil Society organizations or initiatives will be considered as a strong advantage
  • Good Communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to adapt to changes in working environment
  • Commitment to understanding of SN aims, values and principles

Would be an asset

  • Arabic or Farsi or Kurdish language skills
  • Experience on working with migrant/refugee children

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • 1 year experience in relevant position
  • Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • English or Greek

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN CFS/PSS _Thessaloniki”.

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

Not later than by Friday 28th of July 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.


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.

HR Manager

Submit until: 24/7/2017
Location: Αthens

Position: HR Manager

Location: Athens (Nationwide Travel might be requested)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time


Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall strategy
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process.
  • Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
  • Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
  • Nurture a positive working environment
  • Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system
  • Work alongside other departments
  • Assess training needs and manage implementation of training programs
  • Report to management and provide decision support through HR
  • Administers employees’ benefits programs, such as health plan
  • Coordinates Health and Safety Policy
  • Prepares budget of human resources operations, in collaboration with Accounting Department.
  • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
  • Prepares reports
  • Represents organization at personnel-related hearings

Requirements

  • At least University degree in a related field (M.B.A or Master’s degree will be considered as an asset)
  • Proven working experience as HR manager for at least 10 years.
  • Strong Knowledge of Payroll Procedures
  • Knowledge of ERGANI System
  • In-depth knowledge of Greek labor law and HR best practices
  • Knowledge of LAEK 0,45
  • Knowledge of HRM ERPS (Preferably Pylon-EpsilonNet)
  • Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
  • People oriented, team player and results driven
  • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company

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

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

Not later than by 24th July, 2017. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

 


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.