Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Full Time

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

Position Summary: The Interpreter-Receptionist is expected to welcome and facilitate the access of beneficiaries, visitors and Staff, as well as assist in interpretation services.

Interpretation responsibilities

• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during educational activities for adult beneficiaries of international protection;
• Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc.;
• Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, participates in field-trips and other external activities;
• In coordination with other team colleagues, ensures that all beneficiaries feel comfortable and safe to share their concerns freely, as well as participate in classes and other educational activities;
• Respects the code of conduct of the organization, with emphasis on confidentiality;
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader.

Reception responsibilities 

• Ensures proper briefing and direction of beneficiaries to the Services of SN
• Ensures proper registration of beneficiaries in accordance to the Operating System
• Facilitates incoming calls, record and forward verbal, written and telephone messages
• Maintains the office telephone service and the equipment present in Reception and wider Area and report to the Supervisor in the event of irregularities.
• Provides support in case of events, gatherings and meetings organized by SN 

Qualifications

Essential:

• Excellent command of Farsi and Dari;
• Excellent command of Greek and/or English;
• Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator;
• Computer literacy
• Familiar with protection issues related to refugee population;
• High professional ethics;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-ethnic environment; Cross Culturally Aware and flexible;
• Strong team player;
• Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;

Desired:

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Field and/or Admin Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements/Projects of refugee/migrant population

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

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by May 22^nd, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.