CHILD FRIENDLY SPACE FACILITATOR (CFS FACILITATOR) – ΥΠΕΥΘΥΝΗ/ΟΣ ΧΩΡΟΥ ΠΑΙΔΙΩΝ (ΒΡΕΦΟΝΗΠΙΟΚΟΜΟΣ)

Submit until: 14/10/2022
Location: Serres/Σέρρες

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Reports To: Team Leader

Job Overview

The Child Friendly Space Facilitator acts as the coordinator of the nursery space for toddlers and children up to 4 Years old.  She facilitates access and ensures overall smooth functioning of the space and she is responsible for the well-being of the children under their care. She must monitor the children all day 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, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment. The Child Friendly Space Facilitator’s responsibilities include infant care, change diapers and feed children between the ages of 0 to 4, guidance to parents, and encouraging the development of young children.

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

Responsibilities

  • Providing infant care, such as holding and rocking babies, preparing bottles and feeding babies, changing diapers, and providing emotional support, physical comfort, and social interaction.
  • Ensuring the children have good hygiene
  • Ensuring care center environments remain safe and child-friendly
  • Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
  • Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
  • Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children
  • Developing a schedule for the children to be maintained throughout the day
  • Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
  • Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting 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
  • Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
  • Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
  • Collaborate with other colleagues
  • Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
  • 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.)
  • Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant University/IEK Degree (Nursery School Teacher/Nurse)
  • Due to the requirements of the position, female candidates are preferred
  • 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

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:

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “CFS 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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by October 14th, 2022.

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.

UKRAINIAN INTERPRETER

Submit until: 14/10/2022
Location: Serres

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Languages:         Fluent in Ukrainian and Greek and/ or English

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during non- formal education activities;
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
  • Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
  • In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
  • 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 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-Essential

  • Excellent command of Ukrainian
  • Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
  • Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
  • Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
  • High professional ethics;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
  • Strong team player;
  • Computer literate;
  • Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
  • Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

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

 

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to:

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Ukrainian Interpreter_ 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 October 14th  2022.

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.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Submit until: 21/10/2022
Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Reports To: General Manager

Position Overview: The Director of Finance is responsible for the management of the organisation’s financial resources, the establishment and oversight of financial controls and annual auditing. The Director of Finance is a member of the Executive Management Team which guides the daily operation of the organisation and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring financial procedures and internal controls are in place and abided by, across the organisation.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and specific donor requirements.
  • Guiding all organisational decisions to manage financial risk.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationship with banks, authorities, and donors.
  • Safeguarding liquidity and monitoring cash flows.
  • Developing and managing organisational and programmatic budgets.
  • Overseeing and approving payments including salaries, tax, social security, rents, and vendors, ensuring value for money.
  • Acting as main point of contact for all aspects relating to organisational finances to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Safeguarding and managing organisational assets.
  • Overseeing the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in line with donor requirements and the publication of annual accounts.
  • Supervising and managing 5-member Finance team, providing technical advice, capacity building and evaluating the progress of employees.
  • Overseeing operations and management of the HR team

 Requirements

  • University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting (Master’s degree or Professional Certifications in Accounting highly desirable).
  • Solid work experience in financial management with experience of 10 years or more.
  • Excellent knowledge of Greek Tax and Accounting Policies and Standards and associated regulatory issues and trends.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in double entry bookkeeping.
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Experience of European Programs and donor reporting an advantage.
  • Work experience at an NGO would be an advantage.
  • Experience with Human Resources Management would be an advantage.
  • Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software packages (knowledge of Navision an asset).
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Good analytical and organizational skills and solid management experience.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and excellent strategic planning skills.
  • Fluency in Greek and English (written and oral).

Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and strong organizational skills while prioritizing
  • Able to perform under pressure and deliver results
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to challenge processes and implement improved working methods

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Director of Finance_ 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 the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by 21st of October 2022.

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.

SENIOR TEACHER

Submit until: 20/10/2022
Location: RITSONA

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Generic responsibilities

  • Implement after-school educational activities, per the refugee population needs on subjects such as Greek Language or English Language or Mathematics & Science (depending on the specialization of the teacher)
  • Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
  • 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 educational projects
  • Supervise other teachers and provide support to them in line with program objectives
  • Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
  • Support education, recreational and various activities
  • Communicate with donor and file corresponding reports
  • Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

Qualifications

Essential

  • Excellent Greek and English
  • Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or Greek/English Philology or Math/Science studies
  • Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
  • Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
  • Experience teaching Greek as a foreign language
  • Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
  • Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage
  • 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

Desired

  • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Education will be an advantage
  • Experience teaching non-native speakers
  • Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
  • Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
  • Knowledge of report writing
  • Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage
  • Teachers who can teach both Greek and English are highly desirable

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

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 October 20th, 2022.

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.

INTEGRATION LEARNING CENTER (ILC) ASSISTANT

Submit until: 12/10/2022
Location: Ioannina

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_ Ioannina”.

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 October 12th, 2022.

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 (LINGALA)

Submit until: 10/11/2022
Location: Roving/based in Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full-Time

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

Generic responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during sessions on legal cases for beneficiaries of international;
  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings, in courts or public services 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;
  • 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

Essential:

  • Fluent in Lingala and English/Greek
  • Familiar with refugee and migration Issues
  • Cross cultural awareness and understanding
  • Computer literacy & numeracy
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills

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

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

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  November 10th, 2022.

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)

Submit until: 07/10/2022
Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full-Time

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

Generic responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during educational activities for adult 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

Essential:

  • Excellent command of Farsi;
  • Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
  • 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, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
  • 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 “Interpreter Farsi Full-Time Ioannina”.

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 October 10th, 2022.

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)

Submit until: 25/09/2022
Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part-Time

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

Generic responsibilities

  • Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during educational activities for adult 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

Essential:

  • Excellent command of Farsi;
  • Excellent command of English and/or Greek;
  • 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, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
  • 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 “Interpreter Farsi Part-Time Ioannina”.

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 September 25th, 2022.

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: 28/09/2022
Location: Thiva with occasionally visits to Thermopyles (covered expenses)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full-Time

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

Reports to: Senior Teacher

Main Duties & 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 & 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 September 28st, 2022.

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.

FEMALE FRIENDLY SPACE FACILITATOR

Submit until: 19/09/2022
Location: Oinofyta

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Reports To: Team Leader

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 counseling and 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 in Greece.

Generic responsibilities

  • 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
  • In coordination with the team’s social scientists, assists in case management and provision of psychosocial support to vulnerable women and girls
  • Carries out awareness raising sessions focusing on gender issues/GBV, Health/Hygiene, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Skills-building etc. Other group activities may include informal trainings, counselling, discussions, information-sharing, art therapy, 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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • University Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities or Political Sciences
  • Due to the requirements of the position, female candidates are preferred
  • Minimum one-year professional experience in implementing activities for women and girls
  • Good understanding of human rights, gender equality, child-marriage, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in regular and emergency situations
  • 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 women and girls of all ages, background and diversity.
  • Strong team player and able to handle pressure well.
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Fluency in Greek and English required
  • Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software
  • Good report writing skills
  • Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles
  • Possess empowering imagination
  • Driving license – Category B

Desired

  • Experience in case management procedures
  • Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through previous assignments (volunteer or paid) in women’s groups, or other relevant experience.
  • 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 “FFS Facilitator_Oinofyta”.

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 September 19th, 2022.

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.