ATHENS SOLIDARITY CENTER (ASC) ACCOUNTANT

Submit until: 28/09/2023
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

Job Overview

Provision of comprehensive accountancy support and guidance to vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of Accountancy Support and Guidance
  • Conduct Sessions with beneficiaries requiring advice and support on basic accountancy issues.
  • Guide beneficiaries for issuing Tax Related Certificates of Taxation Numbers Registration.
  • Mediate with relevant authorities (in exceptional cases).
  • Provide information about guidance to access welfare and other benefits.
  • Support the completion of tax declarations.
  • Data base and Case related info management
  • Filling and registering information to ASC database.
  • Perform entries in the database as required.
  • Provide information to other SN staff about accountancy and benefits procedures.
  • Inform Senior Management about contextual challenges and issues to be pursued with advocacy / policy actions.
  • Carry out other relevant tasks as required.

Qualifications:

Essential

  • Degree in Accountancy or extended experience (+ 3 Years) in an accountancy office.
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Taxation Issues.
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility.
  • Computer literate & numerate.
  • Well organized and efficient.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
  • Fluent in Greek and English.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ASC Accountant_ 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 September 28th, 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.

INTEGRATION LEARNING CENTER (ILC) COORDINATOR

Submit until: 30/06/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Reports To: Senior Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the Center’s operation on a daily basis and supervises the Center’s staff.
  • Responsible for the daily schedule of staff, planning and conducting of classes, supervision of the Child Friendly Space (CFS) and reception of the Center.
  • Mediates conflicts that arise among staff members and beneficiaries/ students.
  • Plans and participates in HR processes such as recruitment, training, briefings, evaluation and development of staff.
  • Contributes to the development of management, logistics, administrative and monitoring tools and techniques for staff members.
  • Produces progress, activity and other reports as per request and ensures that all project reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Performs regular meetings with the team and represents ILC and SN in internal and external meetings/working groups.
  • Maintains liaison and collaborative relationships with authorities, local actors and stakeholders.
  • Oversees the maintenance, purchases, storage & safety of the premises.
  • Participates in field trips and assessments, as requested and directed by Project Coordinator.
  • Undertakes any other tasks requested by the Project Coordinator when the need arises.

Qualifications

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Education.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in managerial/ coordination position, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian and/or Education sector.
  • Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, in person and over the phone.
  • Proven experience of successful administrative support in a fast-paced working environment
  • Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi will be highly appreciated.
  • Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership and excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word business software.
  • Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Cross cultural awareness and flexibility.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and at the same time as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.

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

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ILC Coordinator_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 June 30th, 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.

INTEGRATION LEARNING CENTER (ILC) ASSISTANT

Submit until: 30/06/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy   Level 2 – The job holder will have sporadic contact with children

Reports To : ILC Coordinator

Job overview

The ILC Assistant supports the Coordinator of the Center in the smooth and effective operation of the day-to-day operations, supporting in various ways, including communications, scheduling, data entry and secretarial services. The role of the ILC Assistant involves a great deal of multitasking.

Responsibilities 

  • Assists the coordinator on a daily basis, in order to ensure the smooth ILC operation
  • Schedules events/ classes/ meetings etc.
  • Collects the necessary data for the goals of the project (e.g. student attendance) and cooperates with all the relevant specializations (educators, front desk administrator, ILC Coordinator)
  • Develops and maintains effective filing systems, both electronically and hard-copy
  • Communication with beneficiaries and provision of information about the integration courses.
  • Supports the beneficiaries regarding their requests
  • Updates the ILC databases
  • Oversees the maintenance & purchases, storage & safety of the premises in collaboration with the ILC Coordinator.
  • Undertakes any other tasks requested by the ILC Coordinator.

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Humanities, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Education and/or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in similar position, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian and/or Education and/or client-oriented services.
  • Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, in person and over the phone.
  • Proven experience of successful administrative support in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Fluency in Greek and English
  • Strong sense of initiation, responsibility, ownership and excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word business software and Microsoft Teams application.
  • Comfortable in managing multiple tasks, with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Cross cultural awareness and flexibility.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.

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

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “ILC Assistant_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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than June 30th, 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.

Interpreter Farsi/Dari

Submit until: 20/06/2023
Location: Athens

Position Summary: Interpreter is expected to ensure mediation and interpretation from and to beneficiaries of Athens Solidarity Center Social /Legal/counselling or Reception Service and within the function of complementarity Services (Accountancy Support). In addition, should be able to contribute to the identification of most vulnerable in cooperation with Professional Aid Workers.

Status: part-time

Position within the Organization: Hierarchical Responsible: ASC Reception Manager

Responsibilities

Intercultural Mediation -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 appointments to the DataBase upon instructions of the supervisor
  • 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

  • Fluent in Fluent in Farsi/Dari
  • Fluent in Greek or English
  • Previous Experience in Relevant Position
  • 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
  • Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

Desired

  • Fluent in Fluent in Urdu
  • Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Farsi/Dari”.

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 June 20th, 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.

PAYROLL & FINANCE OFFICER

Submit until: 02/06/2023
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Reports To: Head of Finance & HR Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors and updates the employees’ data related to demographics and modifications related to the salaries, cost centers and positions.
  • Carries out the calculations in the Payroll System and issues the Payroll Statement and the Accounting Entries, the social security and tax statements.
  • Ensures the implementation of the provisions of the Greek Labor and Insurance Legislation.
  • Controls and processes the whole procedure (HRM payroll system, ERGANI system and statements to Public Authorities) of the leaving employees.
  • Issues and checks the annual Labor Inspectorate Statements (e.g E4, E11, etc).
  • Prepares ad-hoc documentation for employees/keeps e-eEFKA accounts updated.
  • Participates in continuous internal audits and monthly reportings and chartered accountants, by providing them with the appropriate documentations for further checks Entries in General Ledger (reverse of book entries, changes in dimensions as per reporting requirement.
  • Keeps in contact with both employees and HR & Finance department for any urgent issue.
  • Participates in the preparation of the Payroll Budget.
  • Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
  • Basic checks in the Salary Records file (extract from Pylon) of Salaries Records.
  • Archiving documents into appropriate files in a timely manner.
  • Ad hoc duties of the HR & Finance Department, according to the needs.

 

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Greek Labor and Insurance Legislation.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position/or duties.
  • Degree in Business administration or Economics or Accountancy or Human Resource Management or any other relevant specialty.
  • Very good knowledge of payroll functions and procedures.
  • Fluency in Greek and English language.
  • Strong IT skills (excel, word, access, internet, etc.)
  • Knowledge of the PYLON payroll System highly appreciated.

Soft Skills:

  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Team spirit
  • Flexibility

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Payroll & Finance 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 June 2nd, 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.

Social Scientist

Submit until: 31/05/2023
Location: Thiva

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

Reports to: Team Leader

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

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the teaching staff, identify and provide individualized support to children with psychosocial and/or special educational needs and/or disabilities;
  • Organize an identification and referral system for children at risk including services such as medical, legal, psychological, WASH, shelter etc;
  • Perform social work duties and undertake procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
  • Organize and facilitate awareness-raising and group psychosocial support activities on a broad range of issues for children as part of the life skills development learning process inside the classroom;
  • Organize and facilitate parents’ meetings and provide specialized support to parents combating school dropout and resolving challenges that might arise regarding school attendance and children’s needs;
  • Conduct regular mapping of beneficiaries across Ioannina & Epirus region, needs assessment and service mapping ensuring the access of refugee children to formal education and non-formal education/after-school support opportunities.
  • Promote and enable the access to school for refugee children through the provision of technical and administrative support to parents and education stakeholders (RECs, public school administration and teaching staff etc.;
  • Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of social services or other required activities;
  • Closely cooperate with other team members, passing on crucial information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
  • Directly support and coach beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
  • Regular and ad hoc reporting and data keeping.

Required qualifications and skills

  • University degree in Social Work, or other Social Science (e.g. Psychology);
  • License to work as Social Worker/Psychologist
  • Minimum one-year professional 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 troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
  • Ability to perform fact finding tasks and clearly articulate results in a fair and balanced way;
  • Previous experience in a job entailing direct contact and exchange with vulnerable groups of beneficiaries is an asset;
  • Fluency in Greek and English required;
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software;
  • Experience in community mobilization;
  • Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with parents and children of all ages, background and diversity;
  • Strong team player and able to handle pressure well;
  • Well organized and efficient, with ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
  • Good report writing skills.

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

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

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by May  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.

TEACHER (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)

Submit until: 20/05/2023
Location: Serres

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Generic responsibilities

  • Implement English language classes per the refugee population needs
  • Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
  • Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
  • 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 education, recreational and various activities
  • Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

Essential

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

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “English teacher_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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by May 20th, 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.

INTERPRETER ARABIC

Submit until: 29/03/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries (e.g. for employability counselling);
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
  • Provides written translation of documents to Arabic
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in fieldtrips and other external activities when required.
  • Accompanies beneficiaries -when necessary- 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.
  • 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 Project Coordinator.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Excellent command of Arabic
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language;
  • Minimum one-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 partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
  • Strong team player;
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;

Desired

  • Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
  • Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
  • Computer literacy

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 Arabic Interpreter_ 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 by March 29th, 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.

INTERPRETER FARSI

Submit until: 29/03/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries (e.g. for employability counselling);
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
  • Provides written translation of documents to Farsi.
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in fieldtrips and other external activities when required.
  • Accompanies beneficiaries -when necessary- 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.
  • 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 Project Coordinator.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Excellent command of Farsi
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language;
  • Minimum one-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 partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
  • Strong team player;
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;

Desired

  • Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
  • Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
  • Computer literacy

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 Farsi Interpreter_ 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 by March 29th, 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.

INTERPRETER FRENCH

Submit until: 29/03/2023
Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during individual sessions with the beneficiaries (e.g. for employability counselling);
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
  • Provides written translation of documents to French.
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in fieldtrips and other external activities when required.
  • Accompanies beneficiaries -when necessary- 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.
  • 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 Project Coordinator.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Excellent command of French
  • Excellent command of Greek and/or English language;
  • Minimum one-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 partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
  • Strong team player;
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;

Desired

  • Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
  • Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
  • Computer literacy

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 French Interpreter_ 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 by March 29th, 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.