Status: Full Time (morning or evening shift)

Project Summary:

The Athens Solidarity Centre (ASC) aims to provide holistic support to individuals at risk of social marginalisation and exclusion and paves the way towards their empowerment and self-reliance. Through the operation of the ASC, SolidarityNow aims to provide increased opportunities for integration and social inclusion for vulnerable individuals through the provision of a comprehensive package of services including psychosocial support, employability, legal aid and accounting. Services are provided irrespective of their nationality, religion, race and social status. The Athens Solidarity Centre along with the Thessaloniki Solidarity Centre – successfully operating since January 2014 – consists the backbone of SolidarityNow’s strategy to alleviate the suffering of the those in need while actively working towards a more proactive, open, just and democratic society.

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

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: ASC Supportive Services Coordinator

Functioning Lines:  ASC Officers, Social Workers, Legal Aid Team Members, SN Accommodation Projects, Implementing Partners Social Services

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 cases and actions to the DataBase upon instructions of the supervisor
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above mentioned tasks

Other Duties

• Collaborate with appointed persons for in kind aid or any other additional provision available
• Participate in Field Trips and Assessments as requested and directed by Supervisor
• Participate with the team members in occasional field visits /FU visits to houses of beneficiaries/escorts to hospitals.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in Arabic, French and 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
• Fluent in Greek or English

Desired

• Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
• Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders)

Interested Candidates shall submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an intro Text (motivation) in English: recruitment@solidaritynow.org not later than by Monday 17^th February 2020.

Both the Document and the e mail shall have as title the ASC- Job title followed by their Surname:

E.g ASC Interpreter – SURNAME. Please follow the Titling System for your application to be considered

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

• 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

• Excellent English and preferably Greek or Arabic
• Degree – bachelor’s 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 February 24^th, 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Reports to: Team Leader

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

Responsibilities

• Focal point of communication for vulnerable families or vulnerable beneficiaries;
• Assess and address social needs of the beneficiaries, identify and follow-up cases that require special care;
• Perform case management in cooperation with other project staff and potentially SN partners involved in services provision;
• Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of social services;
• Closely cooperate with other team members, passing on crucial information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
• Keep social register files and statistical records of the caseload and services’ provision;
• Manage individual protection cases, including those on SGBV and child protection, and be in-charge of drafting relevant case plans;
• Find proper solutions to individuals, who are at most risk or victims of violence;
• Set strategies and operational measures to effectively prevent SGBV;
• Conduct needs/gaps and capacity assessments on SGBV response needs;
• Perform social work duties and undertake procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
• Directly support and coach beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
• Regular and ad hoc reporting and data/case files keeping;

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in Psychology;
• Experience in social work within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
• Minimum one-year professional experience in case management;
• 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 street-work and/or 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 women and girls 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;
• Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles.

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV and a motivation letter in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by February 7th , 2020 mentioning in the email subject “Psychologist_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 February 7^th, 2020.

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

Reports To

Team Leader

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Lead the field team
• Coordinate the day-to-day fieldwork
• Review program related correspondence and ensure relevant parties are kept informed in coordination with the Project Officer.
• Responsible for logistics and organization during fieldwork
• Guide efforts to ensure that NGO field coordination is effective, inclusive and in line with existing policies/approaches.
• Liaise with other actors and coordinate provision of services according to needs
• Assist with and maintain program records/files and perform routine administrative tasks.
• Maintain sensitive data regarding beneficiaries in a secure manner.
• Coordinate regular and timely field reporting, provide recommendations and address issues
• Provide a weekly and monthly results report to the Project Officer
• Participate in trainings and coordinate team members’ participation in trainings
• Serve as the liaison between Project Officer and the Team
• Lead team and ensure that performance appraisal is executed and shared with the Project Officer.
• Provide the team with a vision of the project objectives and inspire the team
• Advise and monitor team members, while promoting team spirit
• Coach and help develop team members
• Facilitate problem solving and collaboration
• Undertake a leading role, relevant to his/her discipline, on child protection case management

Qualifications

• Bachelor in any of the Social Sciences
• At least 1 year of team coordination and managerial duties
• Background in NGO environment, including sound knowledge of policy framework and Greek administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of human rights, child protection, gender equality and equity agendas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with various stakeholders and express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment and ability to produce quality work under limited guidance and supervision.
• Fluency in Greek and English required;
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Team Leader_ 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 February 16^th, 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Reports To Project Coordinator

Job overview

The ILC Assistant/ Front Desk assists the ILC Coordinator and serves as a point of contact for the beneficiaries of the Integration Learning Centers per location. She/he plays an important role in the smooth and effective operation of the day-to-day operations of the Center, supporting in various ways, including communications, scheduling, data entry and secretarial services. The role of the ILC Coordinator Assistant/ Front Desk involves a great deal of multitasking. He/She will interact with beneficiaries, staff and visitors in person and via email/ phone.

Responsibilities 

• Provides administrative support in order to ensure the Center’s smooth daily operation.
• Provides information about the Center and the programme to beneficiaries as required
• Meets and greets beneficiaries in a warm and friendly manner.
• Books appointments and manages the Center’s daily/ weekly/ monthly calendar.
• Handles correspondence (phone/ email/ fax/ post).
• Handles communication with beneficiaries and staff of the ILC.
• Coordinates events/ classes/ meetings etc.
• Updates and maintains contact lists.
• Undertakes various tasks, such as logistics, administrative and HR in collaboration with the respective departments.
• Oversees the maintenance & purchases, storage & safety of the premises in collaboration with the ILC Coordinator.
• Develops and maintains effective filing systems, both electronically and hard-copy.
• Ensures that the reception area is kept neat and tidy.
• 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. 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 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/ Front desk_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 by February 09^th, 2020.

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

Reports To Blue Refugee Center Coordinator

Job Overview

The Educational Activities Facilitator is responsible for organizing and providing Greek Language lessons to refugees (children, youth and adults), as well as for monitoring their learning progress.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide Greek language classes, according to refugee and migrant population needs
• Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of children, youth and adults
• Organize and provide educational material according to the population’s needs
• Update and maintain effective workplans
• Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
• Support educational, recreational and other psychosocial activities
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate referrals to available support
• Communicate with management, draft and submit project reports
• Provide support to other teachers in line with project objectives
• Ensure tracking and reporting of all educational activities

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor degree in Education (any subject) or Greek Language and Literature
• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Education or Teaching Greek as a second/foreign language will be preferred
• 3 years’ experience in educational efforts, create learning plans, develop, implement and monitor key education plans
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Native in Greek and preferably English
• At least 2 years of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Previous experience with humanitarian/human rights’ NGO will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in managing educational programs and mainly primary education projects
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills

Desired

• Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills
• Knowledge of Arabic or Farsi will be an advantage
• Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Educational activities facilitator _ BRC”.

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 February 09^th, 2020.

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

Reports To  ILC Coordinator

Position Summary:

The CFS Facilitator provides educational activities and creative engagement of children beneficiaries of the Integration Learning Centers under the guidance and instructions of the Integration Learning Center Coordinator. The CFS Facilitator must cultivate an atmosphere of respect and appreciation among children and respect the skills and cultural background of each. He/ She should promote fair play, collaboration and critical thinking. He/She is finally responsible for the supervision of the space in which he/she performs his/her duties during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and child-friendly atmosphere within the Child Friendly Space
• Ensure a variety of games and activities within the Child Friendly Space, catering to the needs of children of different ages, genders, and abilities
• Ensure that children feel comfortable, safe, and respected
• Liaise with parents and the community regularly to keep them informed of any developments or problems within the Child Friendly Space and surrounding areas
• Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Child Friendly Space
• Ensure activities consistent with programme guidelines

Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences (i.e., Education, Psychology, Social Work etc)
• At least one (1) year experience in working with migrant/refugee children
• Fluency in Greek and English. Knowledge of Arabic/Farsi will be highly appreciated.
• Good communication and facilitation skills
• 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.

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_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 by February 09^th, 2020.

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

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpretation for beneficiaries and SN staff during one to one consultations or information sessions, in Ritsona Services (Legal, Employability, Social, Psychological, Reception, Accountancy)
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner

Other Duties

• Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor.
• Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes.
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate beneficiaries’ access to available support.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in Farsi
• Previous Experience in 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

• Field work experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups
• Fluent in Greek or English

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by January 31^st, 2020 mentioning in the email subject “Farsi Interpreter_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 January 31st, 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Submit until: 31/01/2020
Location: Ritsona

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Reports to: Team Leader

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

Responsibilities

• Focal point of communication for vulnerable families or vulnerable beneficiaries;
• Assess and address social needs of the beneficiaries, identify and follow-up cases that require special care;
• Perform case management in cooperation with other project staff and potentially SN partners involved in services provision;
• Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of social services;
• Closely cooperate with other team members, passing on crucial information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
• Keep social register files and statistical records of the caseload and services’ provision;
• Manage individual protection cases, including those on SGBV and child protection, and be in-charge of drafting relevant case plans;
• Find proper solutions to individuals, who are at most risk or victims of violence;
• Set strategies and operational measures to effectively prevent SGBV;
• Conduct needs/gaps and capacity assessments on SGBV response needs;
• Perform social work duties and undertake procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
• Directly support and coach beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
• Regular and ad hoc reporting and data/case files keeping;

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in Psychology;
• Experience in social work within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
• Minimum one-year professional experience in case management;
• 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 street-work and/or 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 women and girls 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;
• Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles.

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV and a motivation letter in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by January 31^st, 2020 mentioning in the email subject “Social Scientist_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 January 31^st, 2020.

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

Languages:         Fluent in Farsi

Responsibilities

Interpretation

• Interpretation for beneficiaries and SN staff during one to one consultations or information sessions, in Malakasa Services (Legal, Employability, Social, Psychological, Reception, Accountancy)
• Ensure accurate and precise information is passed to the beneficiaries in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner

Other Duties

• Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor.
• Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes.
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate beneficiaries’ access to available support.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Fluent in Farsi
• Previous Experience in 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

• Field work experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups
• Fluent in Greek or English

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org by January 31^st, 2020 mentioning in the email subject “Farsi Interpreter_Malakasa”.

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 January 31st, 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.