Team Leader

Submit until: 28/12/2018
Location: Katerini

Job Title: SN Team Leader

Starting Date: ASAP

Location: Katerini (Kato Milia)

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3 The job holder will have regular contact with children

 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 and/or Masters in a related field, humanitarian or social/political sciences, legal studies
  • 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 in English to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the subject line of the email subject “SN Team Leader_Katerini”.

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

Closing date: 28th December 2018

 

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.

FARSI Interpreter

Submit until: 23/12/2018
Location: Athens

Position: FARSI Interpreter

Location: Athens

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 English or Greek

Responsibilities

Interpretation

  • Interpret for beneficiaries and SN 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
  • Accompany SN staff and beneficiaries to relevant NGOs or public structures.

Other Duties

  • Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor
  • Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes

 Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Fluent in the above-stated language(s)
  • Fluent in Greek or English
  • 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

  • Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups

 

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

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Female candidates will be screened with priority to respond to needs that are gender sensitive.

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.

Closing date: Sunday 23 December 2018

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.

Psychologist

Submit until: 23/12/2018
Location: Athens

Position: Psychologist

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3 The job holder will have regular contact with children

 Responsibilities

Psychosocial Services-Psychological Aid Provision

  • Provide psychological support to beneficiaries
  • Provide Counseling, Guidance, as required
  • Ensure referrals internally and externally
  • Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate beneficiaries access to available aid

Case related info management

  • Filling and registering all cases and actions
  • Brief and Full Social History taking
  • Updating the hard and electronic files per case

Job Requirements / Skills Required

Essential

  • Psychologist Degree
  • Psychologist Permission of Work
  • 1 year experience in Relevant Position (at least 6 months in project serving refugees and migrants population)
  • Familiar with Refugee and Migration Issues (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law)
  • Understanding and willingness to promote gender equality and understand different vulnerabilities, needs and capacities of men, women, boys and girls
  • Understanding of psychological needs and issues for survivors of Gender-based Violence
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and flexibility
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Native in Greek
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

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

 

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

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

Closing date: 23th December 2018

 

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.

Project Manager – Child Protection

Submit until: 17/12
Location: Athens

Position:                              Project Manager – Child Protection

Location:                             Athens

Starting Date:                    ASAP

Status:                                 Full Time

Line Management:          Project Coordinator / Head of Programmes

 Child Safeguarding Policy

The Blue Dots Project: SolidarityNow, in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the ‘Comprehensive service provision for the integration and well-being of refugee children and families’ programme, creating Child & Family Care Hubs for children, women and other vulnerable people living in refugee camps. Every Child & Family Care Unit is a safe place for refugee children and their families, while the range of services offered at each one includes legal counselling, psychosocial support, info provision, case management, non-formal education services and more, towards a holistic approach. The project is being implemented in South and North Greece’s mainland.

Level 2  The job holder will have sporadic contact with children

 Position Summary

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of project management and the technical supervision of the Protection teams deployed in Southern Greece, in cooperation with the Programming Unit. (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 the Project Coordinator, 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 people on the move.

 Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Planning and supervising the implementation of the project activities in close cooperation with key project staff, SolidarityNow’s other departments and partners, in compliance with all contractual obligations towards the donor and in accordance with the SolidarityNow SOPs;
  • Monitoring the activities and the results achieved against the project indicators;
  • Elaborating and following implementation plans and timetables;
  • Guiding and overseeing the coordination and administration of all aspects of the programme;
  • Implementing administrative tasks and duties in compliance with SN Policies and Procedures;
  • Directly participating in the organization and execution of the project’s logistics;
  • Producing progress, activity and other reports, as requested, and ensuring that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Planning the project expenditure and ensuring compliance of expenditure of budgets with donor requirements;
  • Maintaining liaison and collaboration relationships with donors, authorities and stakeholders;
  • Ensuring protection of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern, in accordance with international humanitarian standards and legally binding obligations, by directly guiding case management tasks of the field teams;
  • Planning and supervising the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures, in relation to protection mechanisms and activities;
  • Providing advice and guidance on protection related issues and ensuring proper documentation and follow up;
  • Overviewing case planning and implementation, reviewing information and protection plans developed by field staff;
  • Conducting field visits/work and participating in field activities as required;
  • Contributing to the development of management, logistics, administrative and monitoring tools and techniques for staff;
  • Performing any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.

 Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • University degree (preferably Master’s) from an accredited academic institution in Humanities, Social Science, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or related;
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in Project Management, preferably in the humanitarian and/or development sector;
  • Previous hands-on experience on child protection within the Greek context and the refugee crisis is indispensable;
  • Experience with institutional donors’ regulations and requirements;
  • Knowledge of PCM and financial management;
  • Experience in working with IOs, NGOs as well as with governmental and local authorities;
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Greek; a third language (spoken by the project beneficiaries) would be considered an asset;
  • Good knowledge and competence of IT applications and software;
  • Ability to work under a distance-management scheme;
  • Ability to work with and coordinate activities of more than 80 field staff, ensuring a uniform implementation of the project across different sites;
  • Ability to work on own initiative and at the same time as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
  • Ability to organize and prioritise workload, using initiative when appropriate;
  • Understanding of the people on the move emergency and the socio-economic hardship aspects, demonstrating high cultural sensitivity;
  • Ability to work under pressure with a great level of personal organization.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter in english to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Project Manager – Child Protection”.

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

Closing date: 17th December 2018

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.

(Ελληνικά) Social Scientist

Submit until: 09/12/2018
Location: Ioannina

Job Title:                             Social Scientist

Status:                                  Full Time

Location(s):                        Ioannina

Position Summary:         The Social Scientist will be responsible to support SN beneficiaries throughout their daily routine and the use of the accommodation provided while also to build strong networks within the neighborhoods.

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

 Responsibilities

  • Provide psychosocial support to beneficiaries regarding their accommodation, safety, hygiene and living costs
  • Provide Face to Face counselling and guidance in regards
  • Conduct info sessions
  • Conduct regular home visits
  • Identify vulnerable cases and refer cases to SN Social team and Protection Unit
  • Act as liaison between PoCs and neighbors
  • Build strong relationships and network between PoCs and neighbors
  • Follow up on any damages in the accommodation scheme

 Data-base and case-related information management

  • Complete and maintain brief and full case archive and database
  • Prepare reports as required (daily, weekly, monthly)

Other Duties

  • Collaborate with other actors (Public Sector, Private Sector, national and international NGOs) to link project beneficiaries with required services
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive case management
  • Promote community engagement through structured activities

 Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Social Worker or other degree in Social Science, such as psychology, sociology
  • Minimum 1-year of relevant experience (at least 6 months supporting refugee and migrant populations)
  • Familiar with the services and mechanism provided at Ioannina
  • Familiar with refugee and migration issues
  • Cross cultural awareness and understanding
  • Computer literate & numerate
  • Well organized and efficient
  • Good interpersonal & communications skills
  • Ability to work with interpreter
  • Fluent in Greek and English (both written and spoken)

Desired

  • Interest to work with vulnerable groups
  • Knowledge of Arabic, French or Farsi
  • Experience on working with vulnerable groups

If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject: Social Scientist_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.

Closing date: Sunday 09th December 2018

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

Submit until: 09/12/2018
Location: Ioannina

Job Title:                             Interpreter – Διερμηνέας

Location(s):                        Ioannina

Reporting Line:                 Team Leader

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3 The job holder will have regular contact with children

Languages:         Fluent in Farsic and English or Greek

Responsibilities

Interpretation

  • Interpret for beneficiaries and SN 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
  • Accompany SN staff and beneficiaries to relevant NGOs or public structures.

Other Duties

  • Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor
  • Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes

 Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Fluent in the above-stated language(s)
  • Fluent in Greek or English
  • 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

  • Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups

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

 Closing date:Sunday 9 December 2018

 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.

Interpreters, Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji) – Arabic

Submit until: 02/12/2018
Location: Ioannina

Position: Interpreters, Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji) – Arabic

Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3 The job holder will have regular contact with children

 Position within the Organization:

Reports to: Team Leader

Responsibilities

Interpretation

  • Interpret for beneficiaries and SN 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
  • Accompany SN staff and beneficiaries to relevant NGOs or public structures.

Other Duties

  • Participate in field trips, visits and assessments as requested by supervisor
  • Brief beneficiaries on running programs and inform for any relevant changes

 

 

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

  • Fluent in the above-stated language(s)
  • Fluent in Greek or English
  • 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

  • Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and a short motivation letter (in English) to recruitment@solidaritynow.org in English mentioning in the email subject “Ioannina_Kurdish”.

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

Closing date: 2nd December 2018

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.

Director of Logistics and Supply

Submit until: 05/12/2018
Location: Athens

Position: Director of Logistics and Supply

Location: Athens (Nationwide Travel applies)

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 1 The job holder does not have contact with children
  • Reports to the Deputy General Manager
  • Is part of the Management Team
  • Directly supervises 5-6 persons
  • Total number of employees: approx. 340

The objective of the position of the Director of Logistic and Supply is to ensure that Solidarity Now has the right material inputs acquired in the most transparent and efficient manner, and the technical expertise to timely and safely to implement its’ programmes.

The areas of responsibilities of the Director of Supply and Logistics are: Procurement management, Asset and Inventory Management, Safety and Security Management, Premises Management, Fleet, Transport and Warehouse Management, Information Technology.

Objectives

  • To contribute to organizational strategic planning as a member of the MT
  • To collaborate and coordinate with Programs and Finance to ensure integrated and harmonized operational systems
  • To review policies to promote the timely and efficient supply of materials to Solidarity Now Projects and ensure they are known and followed
  • To supervise the execution of procurement, installation, maintenance and rehabilitation work needed for SN programs

Responsibilities

  • To supervise technical tasks performed by the field teams related to the implementation of security policies, management of technical programme components, field office management, fleet management and living conditions for beneficiaries (assessments of accommodation and camp living conditions), as well as, safety for its personnel
  • To ensure the availability and quality of specialist logistics input as required (e.g. in technical aspects of IT, communication, construction and vehicle maintenance, but also distribution activities, infrastructure building)
  • To technically supervise the work of field log/supply personnel and Field Coordinators to ensure effectiveness, uniformity of supply chain structure across programs and implementation of the SN’s policies and procedures
  • To know internal, national and donor regulations and ensure their compliance for all activities under her/his area of responsibilities
  • To implement specific trainings to ensure that supply chain personnel has the knowledge and skills to assume and perform their responsibilities
  • To ensure that the support personnel of the Logistics and Supply Department are sufficiently resourced and skilled to provide efficient support to the programs and do so in accordance with SN and donors’ policies and procedures
  • To ensure compliance of all new SN Supply Chain policies and procedures
  • To support the development and revision of program support and operational policies, procedures and systems
  • To support cross-departmental risk identification and mitigation actions that align with organizational risk-management initiatives
  • To ensure all new proposals have received thorough operational (technical log/supply) assessment review and are feasible and well planned
  • To promptly inform the Deputy General Manager of any areas of concern or potential or suspected compliance violations
  • To support the Programs with IT and CRM development activities as required
  • To support ITC systems, Information Security and GDPR compliance for SN
  • To be responsible for creating and managing a list of Vendors, Assets and Contracts
  • Is responsible for Due Diligence checks (supplier references, site visits), for ad hoc, Contracted, and Framework Purchase Agreement (FPA) suppliers
  • Is responsible for executing contracts with suppliers based on their assessed ability to provide high quality goods and services, short delivery time, and value for money
  • To conduct market surveys in key categories to ensure that SN is receiving best value for money
  • As SN has zero tolerance for corruption, coordinate with colleagues to mitigate any risk of fraud
  • To establish a reasonable and appropriate time indicators for ordering and delivery of goods, ensuring this delivery indicator is followed up and achieved
  • To ensure that full and accurate inventory records are maintained
  • To be accountable for proper tracking and management of all SN assets
  • To define and implement maintenance systems for all SN assets
  • To ensure regular check of assets
  • To provide input and final review on proposal budgets regarding transport, purchasing and logistics
  • To coach, train and supervise personnel, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing performance evaluations
  • To travel to provide technical support & training to field offices
  • To assist supply chain personnel in working with program personnel towards establishing procurement plans before the start of each program

Requirements

  • University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Safety and Security Management or related field
  • At least 4 years of post-graduate work experience in supply chain management or logistics with a humanitarian/ development international organization or relative experience in a Corporation with high technical and safety standards
  • 3 years of experience as a Director of department or manager of a team with a diverse portfolio
  • Experience with safety and security management
  • Experience in establishing and implementing polices and procedures
  • Experience with institutional donor policies and procedures (including UNHCR, Unicef, ECHO/EC, other UN agencies)
  • Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious teams
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders
  • Strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills
  • Fluency in Greek and English (oral and written)

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

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

Closing date: 5th December 2018

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.

Project Assistant – LGBTI Programme

Submit until: 02/12/2018
Location: Athens

Position: Project Assistant – LGBTI Programme

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part-time (4 hours / day)

Duration:  fixed term until May 2019

Line Management:  Reports to the Project Manager

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 2 The job holder will have sporadic contact with children

 Project Summary:

The project aims to bridge the gap between civil society organisations working in the humanitarian area and those working to support the LGBTI community, including aspects of social inclusion, integration and capacity building. The project aims to raise awareness on the vulnerable social group of LGBTI refugees & asylum seekers by increasing the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness of all relevant stakeholders.

 Job Purpose: To provide all-round support to the Project Manager and contribute to the effective implementation of the project

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Overall administrative support
  • Completing relevant project documentation
  • Supporting with organisational procedures such as procurement and compiling of necessary financial documentation
  • Outreach to beneficiaries and relevant organisations
  • Organisation of trainings – booking space, materials, trainers etc.
  • Scheduling and preparing meetings and activities, including invitations
  • Preparing reports and briefings related to the project
  • Assisting in the preparation and distribution of communication and other materials
  • Representing the project in discussions and interacting with colleagues and external actors, informing them about the project and relative aspects.
  • Undertaking other duties appropriate to the project implementation

Necessary Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in an Administrative position or Project Management
  • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
  • Proven administrative support experience under pressure
  • Fluent in Greek and English
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to work as part of a team as well as being independently motivated
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Tools, (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
  • Experience in community engagement
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, trustworthy and committed to team’s success

Desirable Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with vulnerable groups and refugee populations
  • Experience working with the LGBTI community
  • Previous experience in the NGO/humanitarian sector
  • Knowledge of Greek

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter in English to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the subject line of the email subject “SN Project Assistant_LGBT Programme”.

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

Closing date: December 2nd, 2018

 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.

Head of Research, Advocacy and Policy

Submit until: 22/11/2018
Location: Athens

Position: Head of Research, Advocacy and Policy

Location: Athens (Nationwide and International Travel applies)

Starting Date: ASAP

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 2 The job holder will have sporadic contact with children

Status:  Full Time

  • Reports to the General Manager
  • Directly supervises 3 persons

Advocacy plays a key role in achieving SN’s goals. The objective of the position is to provide leadership and strategic thinking to strengthen the organisation’s policy and advocacy impact on issues related to social inclusion of vulnerable persons such as migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, Roma; those affected by the financial crisis including the unemployed and single parent families; and those affected by the lack of accessible, specialised or adapted services like the elderly, people with mental illness, disability.

The Head, in close coordination with the programmes department, will determine the organisational advocacy priorities, develop and implement social policy proposals and advocacy strategies to strengthen National and European policies on issues related to:

– access to public services (housing, health care, education, asylum)

– equality (social, racial, gender)

– access to labour market

– access to justice and human rights

This includes developing and implementing strategies to advance SN’s advocacy priorities in collaboration with Governmental and non-Governmental actors and influence public opinion. To ensure our advocacy has the greatest impact, the post-holder will draw evidence directly from SN beneficiaries, explore strategic synergies between SN programmes and seek the creation of strategic alliances with civil society partners to improve people’s lives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the advocacy strategy according to the objectives and priorities of the organisation; draw concrete plans of action
  • Monitor the planned activities (in close collaboration with projects and/or partners where appropriate) and report on their progress regularly
  • Supervise and guide the SN Research, Advocacy and Policy team
  • Oversee the preparation of written material for internal and external use (briefings, letters, position papers)
  • Ensure proper flow of information upstream and downstream, through active participation in internal meetings
  • Undertake stakeholders’ analysis seeking to provide a better understanding of national and international dynamics to inform the advocacy strategy
  • Develop and maintain relationships with state authorities, UN agencies, National and European Networks, NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions and other stakeholders to promote SN’s priorities and nurture strategic alliances
  • Close collaboration with the Communications department for the dissemination of advocacy related activities
  • Perform targeted research and provide data analysis concerning the national or regional context to support projects and inform programmatic orientations
  • Advise and participate in the strategic discussion around SN’s programmatic choices from a critical reflection stance
  • Collaborate with the Programmes Director and the Project Managers to support the development, review and maintenance of coherent operational data-collection system
  • Ensure a solid base for any advocacy objective by means of using data-based evidence from all available sources, primarily SN’s programs
  • Translate policy recommendations in concrete realistic steps for governmental and non-governmental actors to advance policy change
  • Train and support the program teams in data collection and collection of testimonies according to SN’s ethical bylaws
  • Lead discussions, trainings, briefings, about SN’s vision, values and advocacy at HQ and project level to raise awareness within SN personnel

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

University Degree Master’s equivalent in political or social sciences, international development, law or other relevant field of studies

(6) years of experience with the sectors of development / humanitarian service provision in an NGO or International Organisation

(3) years of experience specifically focused on advancing a policy agenda related to issues of public policy, social inclusion, migrant integration

(2) years’ experience in project and people’s management

Established networks with groups that promote social inclusion and migrant integration. Experience in designing and implementing policy and legislative strategies to influence policy change

Knowledge of the functioning of Greek and European Institutions

Strong skills in writing and internal and external communication

Cross cultural awareness and flexibility

Computer literate

Well-organised and efficient

Good interpersonal & communications skills

Fluent in Greek and English

Ability to work under pressure and multitask

Desired

PhD with a focus on Social Policy or a related theme

Knowledge of other European languages, especially French

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter in English to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the subject line of the email subject “SN Advocacy Head”.

 

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

Closing date: 22nd November 2018

 

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.