INTERPRETER – Arabic

Submit until: 31/8/2023
Location: Andravida-Pyrgos Accommodation Center

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time/ Fixed-term

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

Reports To: Senior Teacher

Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during educational activities for minor beneficiaries of international protection;
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc.
  • Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in field-trips and other external activities;
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely, as well as participate in classes and other educational activities;
  • Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality;
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader.

Qualifications

  • Excellent command of Arabic
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
  • Minimum two-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator
  • Familiar with protection issues related to refugee population.
  • High professional ethics
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support and respect.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
  • Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Arabic_ Andravida/Pyrgos”.

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 August 31st, 2023.

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.

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Submit until: 31/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time/Fixed-term contract

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

Reports To: HR Manager

Job Overview

The job holder is expected to provide support in various human resources functions, which include administrative tasks on relevant issues, recruitment, payroll administration, and provide employees with necessary information.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support the HR department’s day-to-day operation.
  • Assist in monthly payroll administration and calculation.
  • Support all the necessary departments on HR-related issues (e.g. Finance/Accounting department)
  • Maintain and update personnel documents and records (e.g. employees’ personal documents, contracts, payroll receipts etc.).
  • Participate in Staff Recruitment: develop job descriptions, prepare job advertisements, screen resumes, interview and select candidates.
  • Prepare job offers and communicate with the selected candidates.
  • Upload new hirings, modifications, shifts, remote-work programs to ERGANI platform.
  • Provide employees with all necessary information regarding HR policy and procedures.
  • Maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.

Qualifications 

  • Preferably holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/Social Sciences/Psychology.
  • Experience in a similar position for at least one (1) year.
  • Familiarity & fluency with HRIS (Knowledge of Epsilonnet programs is strongly desired).
  • Previous experience in payroll-related processes and knowledge of labor legislation is highly desired.
  • Fluency in Greek and English language.
  • Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Sound work ethics.
  • Well-organized and efficient.
  • Strong IT skills (MS Office).
  • Ability to work under pressure.

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

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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than August 31st, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

 

 


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.

EDUCATORS (GREEK & ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS, MATH & SCIENCE TEACHERS)

Submit until: 31/08/2023
Location: Drama, Serres, Kavala, Vagiochori, Nea Kavala/Polikastro, Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part-Time/ Fixed term

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

Job Overview

The post holders are responsible for the successful implementation of all teaching activities for the target group population, in each camp of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Senior Educational Teachers and the Project Area Manager, they will perform vigorous follow-up and get directly involved in the implementation of different educational activities related to the beneficiaries of SolidarityNow, upon Maths & Science, Greek and English language.

Generic responsibilities

  • Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education.
  • Implement after-school educational activities and classes, per the refugee population needs on subjects such as Mathematics & Science, Greek and English Language (depending on the specialization of the teacher)
  • Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children and teenagers.
  • Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs.
  • Update and maintain effective workplans.
  • Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking, and reporting of classes.
  • Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy.
  • Support educational, recreational and various activities.
  • Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid.
  • Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs.

Qualifications

  • Excellent Greek and English language
  • Degree – Bachelor degree in desired educational studies
  • Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and/or educational administration
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
  • Experience in teaching
  • Experience in engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
  • 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

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Part-time Educators_ North Greece Locations”.

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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than by August 31st, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.


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 (ASC) INTERPETER – Urdu, Pashtu

Submit until: 14/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

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

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages: Urdu, Pashtu
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
  • Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
  • Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
  • In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
  • Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
  • Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
  • Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Excellent command of Urdu, Pashtu
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
  • Minimum two-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator
  • Familiar with protection issues related to refugee population.
  • High professional ethics
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support and respect.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
  • Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Interpreter Urdu Pashtu 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 14th, 2023.

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.

SolidarityNow – Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Assistant

Submit until: 16/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (M&E Manager)

 

Job Overview

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Assistant collaborates closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to support and ensure the quality of data collection and reporting, the implementation of research and surveys as well as evaluation and accountability activities. The position requires participation in all MEAL aspects and regular communication and visits to project locations.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and Data Collection

  • Conducts primary data collection, including interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions in cooperation with M&E Manager.
  • Compiles project and activity data and informs the relevant database and collection tools.
  • Carries out data validation for data analysis and reporting requirements according to the organizational monitoring standards.
  • Ensure that the information collected is secured according to the data protection guidelines.

Research and Evaluation

  • Supports field teams to collect and analyze relevant project information.
  • Carries out desk research and literature reviews for issues of concern.
  • Prepares internal and external reports, as required.

Accountability

  • Ensure that the procedures of the Concern Response and Feedback Mechanism (CRFM) are followed.
  • Activates the mechanism whenever is appropriate and provides guidance to the field staff according to the guidelines of the policy.

Other

  • Adheres to confidentiality and security procedures, ensuring protection of privacy.
  • Prepares user-friendly data analyses and presentations.
  • Other tasks, including administrative support, as requested by line manager.

Qualifications

  • University degree from an accredited academic institution, in relevant field
  • Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proven experience of working in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software.
  • Experience working with databases – design, management. Previous experience in M&E is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.
  • Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership, and excellent attention to detail.
  • Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated interest in supporting vulnerable groups.

 

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “MEAL Assistant_ 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 16th, 2023.

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.

PROJECT MANAGER- SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

Submit until: 08/08/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP (maternal leave cover)

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Regional Director N. Greece

Job Overview

The post holder is responsible for the successful coordination of UKRAINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE Program of UNICEF in the region of Serres and Thessaloniki, under the guidance of the Regional Director of N. Greece, for which he/she will multitask, perform vigorous follow-up and get directly involved in the implementation of different activities related to the beneficiaries of the project, as well as the supervision of the teams.

Generic Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the operational and administrative actions, ensuring that planned activities are implemented according to the approved project documents, in close cooperation with project staff, HQ teams and partners, in compliance with contractual obligations and in accordance with SolidarityNow’s Policies and Procedures.
  • Communication and coordination with SN departments to ensure the effective implementation of the project.
  • Supervision and direct management of project staff.
  • Monitoring the activities and the results achieved against the project indicators.
  • Elaborating and following implementation plans and timetables.
  • Producing progress, activity and other reports as per request and ensuring that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prepare and share project reporting in a timely and accurate manner
  • Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis.
  • Contributing to the development of management, logistics, administrative and monitoring tools and techniques for staff members.
  • Perform any other tasks related to the implementation of the project as requested.

Senior Psychologist

  • Identify psychosocial and mental health needs and provide individualized support to women and children.
  • Provide psychological support and empowerment, through individual and group sessions, psychosocial activities and workshops, using life coaching techniques.
  • Organize and facilitate group psychosocial support activities on a broad range of issues for women and children as part of the life skills development and integration process. Encourage peer-to-peer support.
  • Perform first response duties and undertake referral(s) to other services, as needed.
  • Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of services and activities;
  • Regular and ad hoc reporting and data keeping.

 

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Psychology, as well as Psychologist Permission of Work.
  • More than 5 years of experience in a similar position, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups.
  • Expertise in Child Protection cases
  • Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls.
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate.
  • Well organized and efficient.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
  • Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken).
  • Proven management experience

 

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Project Manager-Senior Psychologist_ Thessaloniki”.

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 August 08th, 2023.

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.

FFS FASCILITATOR

Submit until: 08/08/2023
Location: Serres

Starting Date: ASAP (sick leave cover)

Status: Part-Time

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

Reports To: Regional Director N. Greece

Job Overview

The Female Friendly Space Facilitator acts as the coordinator of the space for women and girls. She facilitates access and ensures overall smooth functioning of the space; she conducts tailored psychosocial activities, identifies protection needs and works with other team members in providing support (including referrals); she encourages the participation of women and girls in group and individual activities (including awareness-raising on SGBV issues, among other themes, and skills-building sessions), so as to facilitate their overall integration and wellbeing of Ukrainian beneficiaries.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintains a comfortable and safe environment where women and girls can participate in psychosocial activities and receive appropriate support, while also including toddlers with their mothers in the services provided
  • Prepares and implements structured activities for women, girls and mother-child, including the design of weekly schedules and timetables, through a participatory approach, tailored to their needs, skills and cultural diversities
  • Identifies protection and other support needs and refers them to respective colleagues or/and other service providers
  • Carries out awareness raising sessions focusing on gender issues/GBV, Health/Hygiene, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Skills-building etc. Other group activities may include informal trainings, group discussions, information-sharing, art therapy, leisure time activities, playtime etc.
  • Carries out community mobilization around the FFS by disseminating clear messages on its role and objectives
  • Liaises with other service providers onsite and follows referral pathways, upon consent of the beneficiaries
  • Keeps accurate attendance records and reports in a timely manner, following respective deadlines and procedures
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, pending on setting.

 

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “FFS Facilitator_ 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 08th, 2023.

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.

CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST / CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Submit until: 11/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: ASC Senior Psychologist

Position Summary: The Child Psychologist / Child Psychotherapist is expected to provide basic services (referrals, briefings, intake and registration, link up with existing aid provision opportunities) while at the same time identify vulnerabilities and provide specialized counseling, specifically to children and their caregivers. He/She will provide his/her services from the Athens Solidarity Center (ASC).

Responsibilities

– Psychosocial Services-Psychological Aid Provision

  • Provide comprehensive package of Psychological Aid Services to beneficiaries in (and if requested out of) the ASC Premises
  • Providing F2F Counseling and Guidance
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid
  • Lead psycho-educational groups for children and adolescents in areas of stress management, communication, collaboration, relaxation, etc;
  • Provide psychoeducation/family counseling sessions to family members/caregivers of children and adolescents when needed and lead parental groups related with their parental role

– Data base and Case related info management

  • Filling and registering all cases and actions to the database
  • Brief and Full psychological History taking
  • Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated

– Other Duties

  • Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Child Psychologist / Child Psychotherapist Degree
  • At least 2 year of experience in relevant position (at least 12 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues and local issues
  • Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand vulnerabilities
  • Understanding of psychological needs and issues for survivors of Gender-based Violence
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken)

Desired

  • Field working experience
  • Specific studies or proven engagement in refugee focused projects (e.g assessments, surveys, missions in Islands or to the borders)
  • Knowledge of Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu, French or Ukrainian/Russian language will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Child Psychologist _ 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 11th, 2023.

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.

CHILD FRIENDLY SPACE FACILITATOR (CFS FACILITATOR)

Submit until: 11/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: ASC Coordinator

 

Job Overview

The Child Friendly Space Facilitator provides educational activities and creative engagement for children beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Center.  S/he facilitates access and ensures overall smooth functioning of the space, and s/he is responsible for the well-being of the children under their care. S/he must always supervise the children to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner. A part of the role will involve providing the children with an exciting, educational, and fun curriculum. The duties also include coming up with creative and educational activities and maintaining a clean and child-friendly environment. The Child Friendly Space Facilitator should promote fair play, collaboration, and critical thinking.

We are looking for a warm and caring person, who enjoys working with children, and with other adults as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
  • Ensure the availability of a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
  • Provide emotional support, physical comfort, and social interaction
  • Ensure that children have good hygiene
  • Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
  • Clean interactive areas throughout the day
  • Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Space
  • Keep records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
  • Maintain contact with the children’s parents and contact them in the case of an emergency
  • Use a wide range of teaching methods (storytelling, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities
  • Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
  • Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
  • Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
  • Collaborate with other colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

  • University Degree in Social Sciences (i.e. Education, Psychology, Social Work etc)
  • Minimum one-year professional experience in similar position
  • Experience in community mobilization
  • Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
  • Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
  • Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
  • Patience, flexibility and love for children
  • Methodical and creative
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Excellent communication and instructional skills
  • Ability to act as mediator between children
  • Ability to work on own initiative and at the same time as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.

Desired

  • Valid CPR and first-aid certifications
  • Good report writing skills
  • Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
  • Field working experience in camps/temporary settlements of refugee/migrant population
  • Engagement in refugee focused projects

 

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Child-Friendly Space Facilitator _ 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than August 11th, 2023.

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.

BLUE REFUGEE CENTRE – THESSALONIKI INTERPETER – Arabic- (PART TIME)

Submit until: 11/08/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

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

Reports To: Blue Refugee Centre Manager

Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate in-person interpretation, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries in languages: Arabic
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation, during info-sessions, briefings, training etc.
  • Ensure that accurate and precise information is shared with beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
  • Provides written translation of documents to select languages.
  • In collaboration with ASC staff, accompanies beneficiaries to public services.
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
  • Supports ASC community engagement and outreach efforts.
  • Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality.
  • Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly way.
  • Provides interpretation services through phone calls or remotely, when needed.
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective ASC Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Excellent command of Arabic
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language
  • Minimum two-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator
  • Familiar with protection issues related to refugee population.
  • High professional ethics
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support and respect.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible.
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments.
  • Computer literacy

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to thes-recruitment@solidarityno.org  mentioning in the email subject “BRC Interpreter Arabic Part-time_Thessaloniki”.

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 August 11th, 2023.


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.