Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Accompaniment of beneficiaries to services when necessary and agreed by Team Leader, to facilitate personal needs and identify critical gaps in the response and provision of services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance and support to SN beneficiaries
• Work proactively and effectively with SN groups to maximize the benefits for refugees in relation to prevention and response
• Work closely with Project Coordinators and SN Legal team to assist in advocacy outcomes
• Proactively provide an alternate course of action and contingency plans if necessary

Requirements:

• Excellent use (both oral & written) of GREEK and ENGLISH language
• Experience in a relevant context
• Protection and medical background
• Demonstrated experience in projects working with vulnerable groups
• Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team including interpreters
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to strict deadlines
• Very good understanding of human rights, global poverty & development issues
• Academic degree in humanitarian (Social science, Education, Medicine or another related field)
• First aid knowledge

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

thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject  “Accompaniment Focal Point _ Ioannina”.

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

Not later than by 20th of October 2019. Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.

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.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Generic responsibilities

1. Provide after-school Math and Science classes according to refugee and migrant population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children and youth
3. Provide homework support for the children who attend formal education
4. Oversee distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
5. Update and maintain effective workplans
6. Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
7. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
8. Support education, recreational and various activities
9. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid
10. Engage with parents, schools and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree – Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Science (eg Physics, Chemistry or any other relevant field)
• Excellent Greek and preferably English
• At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural/vulnerable communities
• Strong analytical and administrative skills in the management of educational programs and mainly primary education
• Excellent Computer skills

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

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to          thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Friday, October 20^th, 2019, mentioning in the email subject “SN Science 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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Serres

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Position Summary:

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.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Team Leader 

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.

Required qualifications and skills

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!

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 in English to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the subject line of the email “SN FFS Facilitator_Serres”, not later than by Sunday, October 13^th  2019.

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.
Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct legal aid: provide legal information and advices individually or in group sessions;
• 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 records of all activities.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum three years of experience in practicing law
• Excellent knowledge of the following areas of Greek law: asylum, human rights, family law
• Good knowledge of administrative, welfare or 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
• Ability to cooperate effectively with other disciplines, in order to maximize the support provided to beneficiaries, as well as ability to adjust communication skills according to the age of the beneficiary
• Fluency in English

Desired:

• Previous work within an NGO context and child protection is highly desirable

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

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 Sunday, October 13^th 2019.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Status: Full time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:         Fluent in Farsi and 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

Data base and Case related info management

• Filing and registering all cases and actions in a database as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain up to date hard and electronic archives.

 

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 and English and/or Greek
• 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

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org  by October, 4^th 2019 mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Farsi_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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

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Submit until: 04/10/2019

Job Title: Interpreter (Farsi)

Location: Athens

Status: Part-time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:         Fluent in Farsi and 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

Data base and Case related info management

• Filing and registering all cases and actions in a database as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain up to date hard and electronic archives.

 

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 and English and/or Greek
• 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

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org  by October, 4^th 2019 mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Farsi_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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Υποβολή μέχρι: 07/10/2019 
Τοποθεσία: Sindos

Position: Social Scientist

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Focal point of communication and exchange between (a cluster of) hosting and hosted populations;
• Directly supports beneficiaries through the use of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
• Assesses and addresses the social needs of the beneficiaries, identifies and follows up cases that require special care;
• Performs case management in cooperation with other project staff and potentially SN partners involved in services provision;
• Cooperates with interpreters where needed for the provision of her/his services;
• Closely cooperates with other team members, passing on the information and expressing the need for action clearly and concisely;
• Keeps social register files and statistical records of the caseload and services’ provision;
• Performs social work duties and undertakes procedures implementation when referral(s) to other services are required;
• Regular and ad hoc reporting and fact-finding.

Qualifications & skills

Required

• University degree from an accredited academic in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• 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 organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Confidence with IT tools and software;
• Ability to work unsupervised and at flexible working schedules;
• Ability to troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
• Ability to perform fact-finding tasks; clearly articulate results in a fair and balanced way;
• Strong communication skills;
• Basic knowledge of the humanitarian sector and stakeholders in Athens2.;
• Previous experience in street-work and/or a job entailing direct contact and exchange with groups of beneficiaries, clients, students etc.;

Desired

• Understanding and speaking of Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, Pashtu or Urdu;
• Awareness of the cultural background of Arabic speaking and Asian (i.e. Afghani, Pakistani, Iranian) populations, in the context of the current people on the move emergency.

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

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 07th, 2019.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Submit until: 11/10/2019

Job Title: Interpreter (Somali)

Location: Thessaloniki (Sindos)

Status: Full-time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:         Fluent in Somali and 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

Data base and Case related info management

• Filing and registering all cases and actions in a database as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain up to date hard and electronic archives.

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 the above-stated language(s)
• Fluent in Somali and English/Greek
• 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

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org by October, 11^th 2019 mentioning in the email subject “Interpreter Somali_ESTIA_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 even before the deadline for CV submissions.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Υποβολή μέχρι: 07/10/2019

Τοποθεσία: Θεσσαλονίκη

Location: Thessaloniki

Job title: Student group coordinator

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time

Child safeguarding policy:

Level 3          The job holder will have regular contact with children

Position summary

The Student group coordinator works to identify and connect student volunteers from Thessaloniki universities to form student groups interested in refugee education and access to tertiary education, and coordinate them in establishing Greek conversation clubs for refugees and student volunteers. The position holder is also in charge of training the volunteers, and identifying, organizing and facilitating other student-led services to refugees. The position in question is part of a program implemented by SolidarityNow in partnership with STAR UK. The overall aim of the position holder is to engage, inspire and empower students at universities in Thessaloniki to take action to welcome refugees to Greece with SolidarityNow.

Position within the Organization:

Hierarchical Responsible: Project Manager

 Responsibilities

Develop and support student groups

• Work at universities to identify potential for student groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, supporting and empowering them to convene student-led refugee support groups at their university.
• Empower and support student group leaders through training and 1:1 coaching to run effective student groups.
• Support student leaders to recruit student members.
• Work closely with STAR UK to share good practice and develop new resources.
• Attend two STAR meetings in the UK annually to share good practice and build collaboration.
• Identify and enable student leaders to attend UK meetings.

Support STAR groups to deliver service delivery projects, fundraising events and educational activities about refugees

• Work with Project Manager to establish Greek Conversation Club at SolidarityNow’s drop-in.
• Recruit and train student volunteers to deliver Greek Conversation Clubs and other projects to support refugees.
• Work with the project manager to devise and develop additional service delivery projects at SolidarityNow.
• Provide 1:1 support to student leaders to enable them to deliver student volunteer-led services to refugees.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with individuals and organisations who can deliver activities with the groups to educate students about refugees.
• Understand and explain key principles in working with refugees; monitor students’ effective communication and respectful relationship with refugees.

 Training & Resources

• Assess student volunteers’ training needs and deliver training or engage trainers.
• Develop and produce handbooks and training materials including online resources.
• Assist with the development and delivery of STAR student meetings.
• Lead on the creation and distribution of student group materials such as stickers and flyers.
• Ensure student volunteers are provided with regular information on activities and opportunities.
• Ensure student volunteers are provided with up-to-date information on asylum in Greece and refugees globally.
• Communicate effectively with advocacy staff to draft and advise on advocacy priorities pertaining to refugee university education.

 Monitoring and reporting

• Devise and deliver monitoring and data collection on the activities and outcomes of the student groups.
• Maintain records of the activities and outcomes of the student groups.
• Assist the project manager in producing monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Collect and maintain contact lists for student group members, groups and alumni.
• Report comprehensively on the progress of the project to the project manager.

Administration

• Set up and maintain accessible and up to date records of student groups, activities, budgets etc.
• Organise and lead travel to UK meetings with STAR for post holder and students.

Other tasks

•  Represent and promote the student volunteering project at external events and meetings.
• Visit student groups and partner projects across the UK.
• Ensure all student volunteer group activities are led by the needs of the refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.
• Undertake other tasks directed by SolidarityNow as relevant and commensurate with the post.

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

1. Excellent command of Greek and English
2. Understanding of and commitment to SolidarityNow’s aims and values
3. Understanding of current issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees in Greece
4. Experience of working with refugees and asylum seekers in Greece
5. Knowledge of the structures of universities and student groups
6. Experience of running an active and successful university student group
7. Experience of organising activities and events with students
8. Experience of delivering training
9. Excellent communication skills, including report writing and public speaking.
10. Experience of setting up and maintaining effective record keeping systems
11. Proven ability to think strategically, make decisions and evaluate results
12. Ability to prioritise workload, to work under pressure and meet deadlines
13. Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and be flexible to change

Desired  

1. Experience of working with volunteers
2. Graduate or part-time postgraduate student of universities, colleges in Thessaloniki (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Macedonia, Alexander Technological Institute, City College etc)

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter in English to thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the subject line of the email subject “SN Student Group Coordinator/Thessaloniki”.

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

Closing date: 07^th October 2019

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.