Status:  Full Time

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

Job purpose

The post holder is expected to provide support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, training needs analysis and HR development, performance monitoring, and employee counselling.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in Recruiting Process of new staff: develop job descriptions, prepare job advertisements, screen resumes, interview, and select candidates.
• Work closely with SN departments and assist line managers to understand and implement Human Resources policies and procedures;
• Preparing HR handbooks & guidelines;
• Support the HR department’s day-to-day operation.
• Support reporting and auditing procedures for all HR-related issues
• Support all departments on HR-related issues (e.g. Finance/Accounting, Programmes departments)
• Maintain and update personnel documents and records (e.g. employees’ documents, contracts, payroll receipts, etc.).
• Manage the platform of the Register of Greek and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Assist in registration of annual leaves in the system of HRM Pylon
• Upload new hirings, modifications, and shifts to the ERGANI platform.
• Provide employees with all necessary information regarding HR policy and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy
• Ad hoc tasks, as per request

Lines of Hierarchy and reporting:                          

(S)he reports to the Local HR Officer.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• University degree from an accredited academic in Humanities or Social Sciences preferably in Human Resource Management;
• Experience in a similar position for at least 2 years, preferably in an NGO context;
• Very good knowledge of HR and procedures;
• Familiarity with PYLON (by Epsilon Net) software.
• Confidentiality concerning financial and employee files skills;
• Fluency in Greek and English language;
• Strong interpersonal & communications skills;
• Sound work ethics;
• Well organized and efficient;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong IT skills (excel, word, internet, etc.)

Desired:

• Previous experience in the humanitarian or the non-profit sector.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “HR ADMIN’’.

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 May 17^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

As an Accounting and Reporting Officer your responsibilities will include:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Perform accounting entries, update ledgers, and reconcile accounts such as suppliers and bank accounts
• Review the expenses and the payroll records as assigned during the reporting process.
• Perform monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities in a timely and accurate manner
• Register the supplier invoices, expense reports, payments and fixed assets and depreciation
• Upload the expense invoices on My-Data platform
• Prepare and Submit the Financial Reports & Documentation whenever is requested by Project Guidelines
• Perform checks in contracts connected to program and projects, whenever needed.
• Analyze and explain variances between budgets and actuals
• Support and participate in various auditing related activities to ensure proper controls and compliance with SN policies

The ideal candidate for the Accounting and Reporting Officer position will need to possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• Familiar with ERP (Navision experience preferred)
• Experience in the NGO sector and/or European Programs, budgeting, and reporting
• Knowledge of Greek GAAP (IFRS would be a plus)
• Excellent use of MS Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Fluency in Greek and English, both oral and written

Skills:

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and strong organizational skills, able to perform under pressure and deliver results. Strong communication and teamwork skills as the role demands extensive interaction with other departments and people of all levels

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by  mentioning in the email subject “Accounting and Reporting 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 17/5/2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Status: Full Time

Start date: ASAP

Reports to: Athens Solidarity Centre Coordinator

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and guide the ASC Employability Team.
• Organizes and coordinates employability activities (focus groups, counselling sessions, presentations)
• Provide employability support, job matching and career management advice to individuals from vulnerable groups.
• Provide input in the design of new programmes relating to employability.
• Provide information, and capacity development to individuals, tailored to their profile and career goals (including basic IT skills, interview and presentation skills, soft-skills development, CV-building, job searching, contextual information related to the Greek labour market, etc.).
• Analyse and understand current employment context and related opportunities.
• Use labour market information to establish partnerships and collaborations with potential employers and job-seeking platforms, creating further opportunities for the prospective jobseekers.
• Match profile and skills of prospective jobseekers to available vacancies in SN or other suitable vacancies and opportunities.
• Maintain and encourage appropriate referral pathways with an array of stakeholders – private sector, academic / vocational institutions, relevant state actors.
• Carry out information and training sessions with varied groups of people.
• Maintain a data management system to ensure that progress and data are documented and reported in accordance with relevant quality standards.
• Prepare progress reports (narrative and quantitative).
• Represent the Employability Team in external meetings and working groups.
• Review workflow and provide recommendations for increased impact.
• Create and maintain appropriate liaison with employers and networks of employers and update the relevant database accordingly

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in employment support, recruitment, capacity building, and/or training.
• Excellent case management skills and track record of delivering quality services to a large pool of beneficiaries
• Knowledge of the Greek labour market, and how to navigate it to better match opportunities with the profile and skills of a candidate.
• Well organised, structured, and self-disciplined, with excellent time-management skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Good networking and relationship management skills.
• Project / team management experience.
• Proficient user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluent in Greek and English (both written and verbal)

Desirable

• Education in career development, social service and/or human service-related field
• Experience of employment support for people of different backgrounds
• Knowledge of employment Law
• Experience with and knowledge of the NGO sector in Greece.
• Experience in project development
• Prior use of CRM software
• Knowledge of Arabic/ Farsi/French or other relevant languages is desirable

 If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Athens Solidarity Centre (ASC) Senior Employability 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 by May 17^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks and activities of PSS staff.
• Provide training for field teams including teachers, psychologists, and social scientists as well as project partners across Greece on psychosocial topics.
• Support field teams to design individualized interventions for children with psychosocial and/or special educational needs and/or disabilities including parenting plans.
• Contribute to the design and consolidation of capacity-building material for children and parents aiming at the development of soft and life skills, focusing on parenting and children’s rights, inclusion, team building, diversity, equality, racism, violence and health.
• Create and disseminate material to sensitize children and parents on their rights and obligations.
• Design group awareness and empowerment activities promoting civic engagement and democratic citizenship for children of all ages.
• In collaboration with the area managers, 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.
• Coordinate research, needs assessments, and conduct regular service mapping.
• Monitor activities and results achieved against the project indicators, in collaboration with Project Coordinator, Project Area Managers, MEAL Manager and Education Expert.
• Participate in the development of project reports and papers as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of PSS materials, training manuals, newsletters, etc., as appropriate to the project.
• Performing any other tasks related to the implementation of the psychosocial aspect of project as requested by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, or any other relevant field.

• Minimum two years of professional experience in supporting vulnerable social groups and particularly refugee and migrant children and their parents.
• Excellent knowledge of children’s rights, gender equality, supportive parenting.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Fluency in Greek and English.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software.
• 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 work under a distance-management scheme.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Demonstrating high cultural sensitivity.
• Experience in community mobilization
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility

 If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Child Rights, Gender Equality and Parental Counselling 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 by May 12^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time (Replacement due to maternity leave)

Job purpose

SN is seeking for a qualified and experienced lawyer, dealing with a wide range of law matters, that people facing multiple discriminations and marginalities must address. Our colleague, based in Thessaloniki, will be responsible for the provision of his/her services to camps in Central and North Greece (e.g., Serres, Koutsochero, or other locations, as required)

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Legal representation in Civil, Administrative, and Criminal Courts, and in Appeals Authority;
• Direct legal aid: provide legal information and advice individually;
• Referrals: map needs, gaps and other services; refer cases to other entities as appropriate and by providing rigorous follow-up, ensure that these cases proceed towards resolution;
• Case management: resolve problems through mediation or other informal dispute resolution mechanisms, where appropriate; intervene with a wide range of activities that vary from information provision to court representation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative, and financial reports

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum three years of experience in practicing law (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
• Lawyers Permission of Work
• Excellent knowledge of the following areas of Greek law: asylum and family law.
• Good knowledge of administrative and criminal law is desired
• Legal analysis: ability to identify and address legal issues for advice and representation
• Substantial experience of advising and representing individuals with some vulnerability on a professional or voluntary basis
• Previous experience of human rights/protection work, especially of vulnerable social groups, is highly desirable
• Awareness and ability to work with survivors of Gender-based Violence and the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves.
• Ability to adjust communication skills according to the age of the beneficiary
• Good interpersonal, team working & communications skills
• Fluency in English

Desired:

• Previous work within an NGO context is highly desirable
• Fluency in French will be highly appreciated
• B’ category driving license is considered as necessary, due to the roving character of the position

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

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 the 8^th of May 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Languages: Fluent in Farsi and Greek or English

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpretation for beneficiaries and staff during one-to-one consultations or information sessions
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner

Other Duties

• Reception of beneficiaries at the Center and guide them through the program’s procedures
• Perform any other duties as requested by the line manager

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in Farsi and Greek and/or English
• Previous experience in a relevant position
• Familiar with refugee and migration Issues
• Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Computer literacy & numeracy
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal & communications skills

Desired

• Fieldwork experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups
• Fluency in other languages e.g Sorani, Kurdish, Turkish

Interested candidates send your CV and motivation letter to  recruitment@solidaritynow.org no later than May 3^th, 2022 mentioning in the email subject “Farsi Interpreter ILC_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) no later than May 3th, 2022. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Status: Part Time – 2 months (May-June 2022)

Position within the Organization

Hierarchical Responsible: Project Manager

Functioning Lines: Head of Communications

 Responsibilities

• Creatively contributing to the development of the scenario for the video along with the production company
• Integrating communications objectives of the UAC Futures program in the video scenario/structure
• Developing the necessary text to be included in the video
• Identifying the young participants (former unaccompanied children) to be interviewed for the video – Contacting other NGOs, creating network
• Setting the questions for the participants based on the desired scenario
• Conducting the interviews
• Arranging the logistics for the organization of the interviews with the young participants
• Supporting the montage in close collaboration with SolidarityNow managers and the production company
• Interpreting the interviews’ excerpts (in Greek and in English, the organization provides support through interpreters in languages such as Arabic and Farsi)
• Develop and manage a daily communication with the SolidarityNow management team so as to update them for the project’s progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Greek and English
• Previous experience in the production of audiovisual material
• Storytelling skills
• Computer literacy
• High professional ethics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with young people of different backgrounds and diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible
• Strong team player

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

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 April 29th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Description: The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of project management and the successful implementation of a nationwide integration project. (S)he will provide broad administrative, programmatic and financial support to the project, including direct assistance to the implementation AND close monitoring and evaluation of the undertaken initiatives. Under the guidance of SN’s General Manager, the successful candidate will be able to multitask, perform vigorous follow up and get directly involved in the implementation of different activities related to the beneficiaries of the integration project. The position could be based in Athens or Thessaloniki, with regular travel.

Reporting Lines and Hierarchy

(S)he reports to the General Manager, based in Athens.

Responsibilities

• Planning and supervising the implementation of the project activities in close collaboration with key project staff, HQ team, in compliance with contractual obligations and in accordance with the SolidarityNow SOPs.
• Supervising staff members in the various locations across Greece.
• Monitoring the activities and results achieved against the project indicators.
• Liaising with implementing partners to ensure alignment of actions in accordance with agreements and donor requirements.
• Producing progress, activity, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparing budgets and planning the project expenditure in compliance with donor requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing financial and other documentation to support audits
• Communicating and closely collaborating with donors, authorities, and other stakeholders to develop programmes and report on those implemented.
• Developing and designing new projects – through the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and log frames in the specific area of expertise.
• Representing the organisation nationally and internationally in relevant for a, including regular working groups and thematic conferences.
• Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities on an ad hoc basis.
• Performing any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.

Job Requirements / Skills Required

• Graduate degree in relevant field (e.g., Social and Political Sciences, International Relations, Law, Masters, Economics), Master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management preferably in the NGO/humanitarian sector.
• Minimum of three (3) years of team management experience.
• Fluency in Greek and English – excellent written and oral skills, a third language would be desirable.
• Understanding and experience in the implementation of refugee integration programmes.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management and financial management
• Experience in collaborating and establishing partnerships with IOs, NGOs and governmental and local authorities in Greece.
• Demonstrated ability to write winning proposals.
• Ability to work under a distance-management scheme.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

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

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  6th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 and Dari;
• 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_ Nea Kavala”.

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 April 22^nd, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time/Part time

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

Languages:         Fluent in Arabic and Greek/English

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during FFS activities;
• 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 Arabic
• 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:

• Knowledge of French
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
• Women will be prioritized because of the nature of the project

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by April 18^th, 2022, mentioning in the email subject “Arabic Interpreter_Oinofyta,Malakasa,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 April 18^th  , 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.