Job Title:                         Social Worker

Status:                                Full Time

Location(s):                     Thessaloniki

Position Summary:      The Social Worker is expected to provide psychosocial support, assess the needs, ensure proper case management for beneficiaries; identify vulnerabilities and refer to available services, accompany beneficiaries to different services.

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Responsibilities

Social Services Provision 

• Provide comprehensive package of Social Services to vulnerable groups which Thessaloniki Solidarity Center supports
• Providing Face to Face counseling and guidance
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available support
• Ensure internal and external referrals are carried out effectively
• Accompany beneficiaries to various services, including hospitals, asylum service, tax authorities etc
• Conduct regular home visits if needed
• Prepare individual and family social plan

 Data base and Case related info management

• Brief and full Social History taking

 Other Duties

• Collaborate other actor in the area (public sector, NGOs and local organizations) to link the beneficiaries with the services needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive case plan for beneficiaries
• Organism group activities for beneficiaries aiming to their empowerment
• Promote community engagement through structured activities

Job Requirements / Skills Required

Essential

• Social Workers Degree
• Social Workers Permission of Work
• 3 years’ experience in Relevant Position (at least 2 years in Social Service and project serving refugees and migrants population)
• 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
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Field work experience, e.g. in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups
• Knowledge of Arabic, French or Farsi

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

 Closing date: Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Accommodation Social Science Protection Officer

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Solidaritynow (SN) aims at establishing a multidisciplinary team to staff its Protection Unit, tasked to support the implementation of its projects by ensuring access to protection services to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern. For this purpose, SN seeks to hire an appropriately qualified Protection Service Officer. The Protection Service Officer has a primary responsibility for the technical planning and implementation of the organization’s protection policies, in close collaboration with field staff and senior management. The post holder will be called upon as and when necessary to support the accommodation team in cases protection issues arise and in emergencies.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures protection of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations of concern benefiting from SN’s accommodation project, in accordance with international humanitarian standards and legally binding obligations.
• Coordinates and organizes the day-to-day operations of the team unit, vis-à-vis high protection cases
• Plans and guides the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures in relation to protection mechanisms and activities
• Provides support and technical assistance to field staff
• Provides advice and guidance and ensures proper documentation and follow-up
• Coordinates case planning and implementation, reviews information and protection plans developed by field staff, identifies and pursues proper referrals
• Conducts (or advises on) best interest/risks/needs assessments
• Facilitates communication and cooperation with social services and authorities and prepares relevant documentation
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with donors, (I)NGOs and other key stakeholders to ensure coordination, collaboration and dissemination of information for protection-related issues.
• Collects and keeps record of quantitative data related to high protection cases.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Social Sciences (social worker, psychologist etc, if work experience requirements are met).
• Advanced degree or specialized qualification in a protection-related discipline will be considered an asset.
• Degrees awarded by foreign institutions must be recognized by DOATAP. License to practice social work or psychology in Greece is essential.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ solid experience in social work and case management
• Strong protection background (e.g. child protection, domestic violence, other forms of GBV), as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases.
• Knowledge of Greek context in relation to social services provision, including national referral mechanisms and procedures is a must.
• Experience and good understanding of refugee context is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in setting-up standard operating procedures and ensuring implementation.
• Experience in conducting best interest/risk/needs assessments
• Experience in case planning and following-up
• Experience in providing guidance to junior staff and capacity building
• Experience in communicating and providing documentation to competent authorities (e.g. social services providers, public prosecutors)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Previous team-management experience is preferred.
• Experience in regular report writing.
• Experience in supporting senior staff in decision making processes by providing concise information in a credible and timely manner.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to human rights, including gender equality.
• Strong organizational skills and keen eye for detail.
• Problem solving-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to gain trust and build relationships.
• Fluent in English, strong written skills in English.
• Proficient computer user, including spreadsheets and databases. Experience in CRM will be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, diverse and challenging environment.
• Capacity building and team building/motivational skills.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills.

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

 Closing date: Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Thessaloniki

Position: Accompaniment Focal point

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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:

• Academic degree in humanitarian (Social science, Education, Medicine or another related field)
• Protection and medical background
• Experience in a relevant context
• 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
• Excellent use (both oral & written) of Greek and the English language
• Very good understanding of human rights, global poverty & development issues
• First aid knowledge

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

Closing date: Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Recreational and non-formal education Officer (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position Summary: The Recreational and non-formal education Officer is expected to provide psychosocial support through activities and events which are going to be organized. The candidate will be responsible for designing, organizing and facilitating activities for vulnerable groups, including children, teenagers, women and the elderly.

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Responsibilities

• Design, organize and facilitate leisure and non-formal activities
• Identify needs and local interests to plan activities and events
• Formulate service plans and priorities in cooperation with other providers
• Work with SN services to create relevant plans
• Lead activities such as arts, crafts, sports, music, day-trips, visits
• Lead classes and provide instructions in a recreational activity, such as crafts
• Support the development of local voluntary groups
• Work closely with and be responsible for the volunteers
• Identify local interests/needs and ways to meet them
• Identify the training needs of local volunteers and ways to match them
• Provide and organize non-formal activities and develop new learning opportunities through non-formal classes
• Help potential learners to overcome barriers to learning
• Engage with individuals and community groups, such as parent’s groups
• Undertake autonomously the administrative relevant duties
• Work closely with the SN teams

 Other Duties

• Collaborate with other actors in the area (public sector, NGOs and local organizations) to link the beneficiaries and the Organization with the services needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive case management plan for beneficiaries
• Organize group activities for beneficiaries aiming to their empowerment and the development of their educational background
• Promote community engagement through structured activities

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Studies (Bachelor and/or Master) in fields of Education (ex. Early Childhood studies, Intercultural education, Theater Studies), Social studies, Youth work.
• 2 years’ experience in a relevant position
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexible approach
• Well-organized and efficient
• Ability to work under pressure, accepting challenges and changes
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills
• A high level of creativity, multi-tasking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to relate to, motivate and empathize with a range of people from different backgrounds
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A range of group-work skills, from creating and leading a group, to being a participative member to one
• Good command of MS office
• Fluent both in Greek and in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Working experience with different age groups is desired.
• Familiar with refugee and migration population, but also locals.
• Personal interest of sports, music, painting, photography and other hobbies.

• Knowledge of any foreign language in “very good” level is an asset.

If you are interested in applying, please fill send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “TSC_Recreational and non-formal education Officer”

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

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Closing date: Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position: Lawyer (Thessaloniki Solidarity Center)

Location: Thessaloniki

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

Position within the Organization:

• Hierarchical Responsible: TSC Team Leader

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Responsibilities

Legal Services Provision

• Direct legal aid: provide with legal information and advice 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.
• Provide legal assistance, administrative procedures regarding issuing of birth certificate, tax number and work permit
• Handle the identified legal cases from the sites
• Provide individual counselling on e.g. the asylum procedure/ international protection/ refugee laws and individual rights follow up on cases regarding the European Relocation scheme, Family Reunification, and other cases that need legal assistance
• Identify vulnerabilities and facilitate their access to available aid

Data base and Case related info management

• Filling and registering all cases and actions to the Database appropriate
• Brief and Full Social -Legal History taking
• Updating the hard and electronic files per case
• Maintain hard and electronic files archive updated
• Perform entries in the data base system as required by the above-mentioned tasks

 Other Duties

• Work with different teams to provide basic outreach information on refugee legal rights to beneficiaries
• Work cohesively with other Social Services colleagues to ensure referrals are made efficiently and in a confidential manner, in kind aid or any other additional provision available is properly facilitated
• Participate in Field Trips and Assessments as requested and directed by the team leader
• Perform other duties, related to the basic Job Description as requested by the team leader

Required qualifications and skills

Essential

• Legal Studies Degree
• Registered in Official BAR
• 5 years working experience in practicing Law, at least 3 year of court experience
• Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitiveness
• Awareness and ability to work with survivors of War, Torture, Gender-based Violence and the sensitivities and confidentiality measures that this involves.
• Computer literate & numerate
• Well organized and efficient
• Good interpersonal, teamworking & communications skills
• High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
• Native in Greek
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Knowledge of French, Albanian, Bulgarian is an asset
• Field Working Experience entry points, Camps/Temporary Settlement or mobile units serving refugee population
• Familiar with Specific Studies or Proven Engagement in Refugee Focused Projects (e.g. Assessments, Surveys, Missions in Islands or to the borders), Refugee and Migration Law (Asylum processes, Relocation –new Law, Dublin Regulation)
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs, as well as Civil Society organizations or initiatives will be considered as a strong advantage

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

Closing date: Wednesday 14^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Job Title:                             Interpreter – Διερμηνέας

Location(s):                        Ioannina

Reporting Line:                 Team Leader

 Child Safeguarding Policy

Languages:         Fluent in Arabic 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

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 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

• Field work experience e.g., in camps or temporary settlements
• 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_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: Tuesday 08^th November 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

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 4^th November 2018 

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Job Title:                            Social Worker –  Kοινωνικός Λειτουργός

Status:                                  Full Time

Location(s):                        Athens

Position Summary:         The Social Worker is expected to provide psychosocial support, assess the needs, ensure proper case management for beneficiaries; identify vulnerabilities and refer to available services, accompany beneficiaries to different services.

Reporting Line:                 Team Leader

Child Safeguarding:        Level 3 – regular contact with children

 Responsibilities

Social Services Provision

• Provide a comprehensive package of Social Services to Persons of Concern (PoC)
• Provide Face to Face counselling and guidance
• Ensure internal and external referrals are carried out effectively
• Identify vulnerable cases and facilitate their access to available support
• Accompany beneficiaries to various services, including hospitals, asylum service, tax authorities etc
• Conduct regular home visits
• Prepare individual and family social plan

Data-base and case-related information management

• Complete and maintain brief and full social history
• Prepare reports as required (daily, weekly, monthly)Other Duties

• Collaborate with other actors (Public Sector, national and international NGOs) to link project beneficiaries with required services
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive case management
• Organize group activities for beneficiaries to support their empowerment
• Promote community engagement through structured activities
• Escorts to hospitals and responding to emergency requests

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 in Athens
• 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

• Field work experience, e.g. in camps or temporary settlements
• Interest and experience to work with vulnerable groups
• Knowledge of Arabic, French or Farsi

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

Closing date: Tuesday 30^th October 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Position:              Administrative Officer

Location:             Athens

Starting Date:    ASAP

Status:                 Full Time for 9 months

Reports to:         Business4YOUth Project Manager

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 Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer will support a dynamic livelihoods project aimed at empowering vulnerable youth through business skills and entrepreneurship trainings.

• Overall project administrative support
• Project data collection and monitoring
• Managing the project mailbox and responding to interested applicants
• Maintenance of candidates’ database
• Overseeing the smooth implementation of the training classes through daily follow-ups with students and teachers
• Following up with students’ requirements relating to the course
• Ensuring that all necessary equipment and materials are available for the training
• Provision of information on the program to interested candidates
• Scheduling and carrying out interviews
• Coordination with project partners

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.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Greek
• Strong sense of responsibility and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, and ability to take initiatives.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Tools, (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Desirable qualifications:

• Previous experience working with vulnerable groups and refugee populations is an asset
• Previous experience in the NGO/humanitarian sector

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_AdminOfficer”.

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: Friday 2^th November 2018

 Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

Location: Serres

Job title: Educational Officer (English)

Status:  Full Time

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Generic responsibilities

1. Implement English language classes per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children, teenagers and adults
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

Qualifications

• Excellent English and preferably Greek or Kurmanji
• Bachelor 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 recruitment@solidaritynow.org by Wednesday, October 31, 2018, mentioning in the email subject “SN Educational Officer English 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.