ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and PROJECT OFFICER

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 / Deputy General Manager

Job Overview

The Community Engagement and Project Officer is responsible for managing the relationship between the Athens Solidarity Center, communities, and other organizations, developing partnerships and funding opportunities. The position holder will lead outreach and consultation efforts, be responsible for understanding and sharing community / beneficiary priorities and forge long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships. The position holder will also support the design, development, and management of projects, complementing the services provided by the Center.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

  • Oversee the design and implementation of the Community Engagement strategy, ensuring that activities are meaningful and inclusive; promote community empowerment and self-reliance, especially targeting beneficiaries most in need of assistance and protection.
  • Liaise with SN partners, local organizations, service providers, volunteers, and other stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency coordination.
  • Identify, promote, and coordinate opportunities for collaboration with local communities and local stakeholders.
  • Understanding and articulating the needs and priorities of various groups and individuals.
  • Plan, facilitate and deliver community engagement and consultation projects.
  • Promote community development initiatives to ensure maximum participation of the target individuals and groups.
  • Lead the design and implementation of community activities (with adults and children).

Project Development

  • Support the development of project proposals across sector areas to diverse donors, aiming to extend the impact of the work of the Athens Solidarity Centre and SolidarityNow as a whole.
  • Drafting proposals and preparation of budgets.
  • Carrying out needs assessments to identify programmatic gaps.

Other Tasks

  • Preparation of reports and uploading of information in ASC database.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
  • Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
  • Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
  • Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
  • Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

 

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Social Science, Psychology, Communications, Education, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Extended experience in similar position, supporting vulnerable groups.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven capacity to deliver community events and consultation initiatives.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and empathize whilst building strong relationships and rapport.
  • Management experience, experience in leading and contributing to community consultation programs and strategic community plans.
  • 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.
  • Fluent in English and Greek (both written and spoken).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Community Engagement Officer_ 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) SOCIAL WORKER – CHILD PROTECTION EXPERT

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 Social Worker – Child Protection Expert is responsible for organizing, supervising and leading the provision of quality and comprehensive social services to vulnerable individuals, with a particular focus on responding to ensuring the safety and protection of children and unaccompanied minors, within the Athens Solidarity Centre.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

  • Support ASC team to design individualized interventions for children with psychosocial and/or special educational needs and/or disabilities, including unaccompanied minors.
  • Ensure that specific reception and service provision protocols are employed for unaccompanied minors, aimed at assessing needs and providing immediate care and protection.
  • Lead the development and preparation of Best Interest Assessments for unaccompanied minors, to be used during the Asylum interviews or the Dublin reunification procedure.
  • Provide support and information to children beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Centre and their parents (comprehensive case management).
  • Create and disseminate information material on children’s rights and obligations.
  • In collaboration with the ASC Coordinator, organize and facilitate capacity building and awareness raising activities towards public schools, local parents’ and teachers’ associations, municipalities, and volunteer associations where the project operates.
  • Train ASC teams including psychologists, and social scientists on psychosocial topics, with a particular focus on ensuring the best interest of every child.
  • External referrals and access facilitation for (amongst others) welfare and medical services.
  • Facilitation of accompaniment for particularly vulnerable cases.
  • Performing any other tasks related to the implementation of the psychosocial aspect of project as requested by the ASC Coordinator.

Other Tasks

  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
  • Close collaboration with the General Secretariat for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors and other actors focusing on the holistic support of Unaccompanied Minors.
  • Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
  • Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
  • Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
  • Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

 

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, Social Science, Psychology, Communications, Education, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Extended experience in similar position, supporting vulnerable groups.
  • Experience/awareness of providing support to children.
  • 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).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC CP Expert_ 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.

LAWYER

Submit until: 4/08/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Regional Director N. Greece / ASC Senior Lawyer

 Job Overview

The lawyer will provide comprehensive legal aid, counseling, and representation to vulnerable individuals, with a focus on refugees and migrants.

Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

  • Provide individual legal counseling and information as required and requested by beneficiaries, including on the asylum procedure, migration law, international protection and individual rights, 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.
  • Undertake legal cases and legally represent in courts if necessary and depending on the availability of resources.
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally.
  • Brief and full Social -Legal History taking
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid.

Other Duties

  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading information to SN database.
  • Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
  • Brief and debrief beneficiaries for running programs availability and inform for any relevant change.
  • Perform other duties related to the Job Description as requested by the Supervisor.

 Required qualifications and skills

  • Legal Studies Degree
  • Lawyers Permission of Work
  • 3-5 years working experience in practicing Law with experience supporting refugees and migrants.
  • Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Awareness and ability to work with survivors of Gender-based violence and the sensitivities and the necessary confidentiality measures.
  • Expertise in Child Protection cases and supporting survivors of Gender-Based Violence
  • 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).
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken), other languages (French, Arabic, Farsi 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 “Lawyer_ 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) SOCIAL WORKER

Submit until: 4/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Senior Social Worker

Job Overview

The Social worker is responsible for the provision of quality and comprehensive social services to vulnerable individuals within the Athens Solidarity Centre.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

  • Provide a comprehensive package of social services to ASC beneficiaries (in person and remotely)
  • Provide case management for child protection and SGBV cases and liaise with competent authorities and professionals as required.
  • Preparation of relevant documentation to support asylum and other processes as required by each beneficiary.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid, with particular attention to different vulnerabilities of men, women, boys, and girls.
  • Close collaboration with other ASC services to respond to holistic needs of each individual.
  • External referrals and access facilitation for (amongst others) welfare and medical services.
  • Accompaniment for particularly vulnerable cases (children, pregnancies etc.).

Other Tasks

  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
  • Support outreach efforts and the establishment of partnerships with other actors.
  • Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Social Workers Degree, as well as Social Worker Permission of Work.
  • Extended experience in similar position, supporting vulnerable groups.
  • 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).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Social Worker_ 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER

Submit until: 4/08/2023
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 Senior Social worker is responsible for organizing, supervising and leading the provision of quality and comprehensive social services to vulnerable individuals within the Athens Solidarity Centre.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

  • Coordinate the smooth functioning of the ASC Social Services, ensuring quality, and responsive service provision.
  • Provide a comprehensive package of social services to ASC beneficiaries (in person and remotely)
  • Provide case management for child protection and SGBV cases and liaise with competent authorities and professionals as required.
  • Preparation of relevant documentation to support asylum and other processes as required by each beneficiary.
  • Assessing effectiveness of service delivery and proposing changes for its improvement.
  • Close collaboration with other ASC services to respond to holistic needs of each individual.
  • External referrals and access facilitation for (amongst others) welfare and medical services.
  • Accompaniment for particularly vulnerable cases (children, pregnancies etc.).

Other Tasks

  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
  • Support outreach efforts and the establishment of partnerships with other actors.
  • Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
  • Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
  • Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
  • Supervise and carry out annual evaluations with ASC Social Workers.
  • Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Social Work Degree, as well as Social Worker Permission of Work.
  • Extended experience in similar position, supporting vulnerable groups.
  • Proven coordination experience.
  • Experience/awareness of providing support to children and survivors of Gender-based Violence (GBV)
  • 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).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Senior Social Worker_ 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

Submit until: 4/08/2023
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 Senior Psychologist will lead the provision of quality psychological services at the ASC, supporting a diverse group of beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

Service Provision

  • Coordination of ASC psychological service, ensuring quality, and responsive service provision.
  • Complete psychological history intake and provision of individual psychological counselling (in person and remotely, if required).
  • Establishing and leading group sessions, based on needs identified.
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and facilitating their access to available support.
  • Provide case management for child protection and SGBV cases and liaise with competent authorities and professionals as required.
  • Preparation of relevant documentation to support asylum and other processes as required by each beneficiary.
  • Assessing effectiveness of service delivery and proposing changes for its improvement.
  • Close collaboration with other ASC services to respond to holistic needs of each individual.
  • External referrals to psychiatrists as required by each beneficiary.

Other Tasks

  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of information in ASC database.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other psychological services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.
  • Represent ASC and SN in relevant working groups, national and international fora.
  • Supervise and carry out annual evaluations with ASC Psychologists.
  • Collaborate with SN Advocacy Manager for the design and implementation of effective advocacy and policy actions to improve the situation for programme beneficiaries.
  • Provide contextual updates and challenges to Senior Management.
  • Perform other duties, related to job description as requested by supervisor.

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 and supporting survivors of Gender-based Violence
  • 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 recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Senior 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) RECEPTION OFFICER

Submit until: 4/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: ASC Reception Manager

Job Overview

The postholder is responsible for welcoming beneficiaries to the centre and facilitating access to the ASC staff and services.

Responsibilities

  • Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Greet beneficiaries, sharing information about the ASC, the services provided, and the process required to access them.
  • Provide information and referrals about complementary services provided outside the ASC.
  • Ensure the proper registration of beneficiaries in accordance with ASC operating system (issuing cards, managing database, ensuring GDPR process is adhered to).
  • Responds to incoming calls, shares information, takes messages etc.
  • In coordination with the ASC team, ensure that beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
  • Administrative and logistics tasks to support the daily operation of the ASC.
  • Other position-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • University or advanced education degree.
  • Experience in Humanitarian field in Greece.
  • Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Reception Officer_ 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) RECEPTION MANAGER

Submit until: 31/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: ASC Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Welcomes beneficiaries in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Greet beneficiaries, sharing information about the ASC, the services provided, and the process required to access them.
  • Provide information and referrals about complementary services provided outside the ASC.
  • Ensure the proper registration of beneficiaries in accordance with ASC operating system (issuing cards, managing database, ensuring GDPR process is adhered to).
  • Coordinate scheduling of appointments, ensuring the prioritization of vulnerable cases.
  • Responds to incoming calls, shares information, takes messages etc.
  • Lead biannual mapping of organizations supporting ASC beneficiary groups to assist referral process.
  • Directly supervise the Reception Officer and ASC interpreters, including scheduling and performance evaluation.
  • In coordination with the ASC team, ensure that beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely.
  • Respect the SN code of conduct, with an emphasis on confidentiality.
  • Support the operationalization of the Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism in collaboration with SN’s Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
  • Administrative and logistics tasks to support the daily operation of the ASC.
  • Support the organisation of events and meetings at the ASC.
  • Other position-related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • University or advanced education degree.
  • Experience in Humanitarian field in Greece.
  • Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility.
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software.
  • Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi/French will be highly appreciated.

 

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

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) PSYCHOLOGIST / PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Submit until: 4/08/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Senior Psychologist                

Overview

The Psychologist / Psychotherapist provides psychosocial support to beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Centre and specialized counselling.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychosocial support to beneficiaries of the Athens Solidarity Centre.
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally, including GBV referrals.
  • Complete psychological intake of beneficiaries.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid, with particular attention to different vulnerabilities of men, women, boys, and girls.
  • Establishing and leading group sessions, based on needs identified.
  • Preparation of internal reports and collection and uploading of case information in ASC database.
  • Ensure smooth cooperation and collaboration with other psychological services, both within SolidarityNow and with other organisations.

 

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, in Psychology or relevant social science with long standing experience in similar role.
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • 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).

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC 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 4th, 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.

ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) INTERPETER – Ukrainian

Submit until: 4/08/2023
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: Ukrainian
  • 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 Ukrainian
  • 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 Ukrainian 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 4th, 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.