Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Fixed term/Full Time

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

Reports to: Programme Development Manager

Job Overview

The Junior Program Officer will support the design, development, and submission of funding proposals for new projects, per the organization’s strategic priorities. The position holder will also support the management of small-scale projects, and contribute to the organization’s networking and outreach efforts, especially to support the operation of the Athens Solidarity Center.

Responsibilities

Program development

• Support the development of project proposals across sector areas to diverse donors, especially in the areas of social protection & cohesion, education, livelihoods, and access to justice.
• Perform needs assessments to identify programmatic gaps, and contribute creative ideas and input in relation to the organization’s development.
• Carry out administrative actions related to the implementation of projects.
• Support with project management for smaller-scale interventions.
• Participate in the project opening and closure (evaluation) process.
• Manage project data (in collaboration with Monitoring & Evaluation Manager).
• In collaboration with Athens Solidarity Center management:
  • liaise with SN partners, local organizations, service providers, volunteers, and other stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency coordination.
  • identify, promote, and coordinate opportunities for collaboration with local communities and other stakeholders.
  • promote community development initiatives to ensure maximum participation of the target individuals and groups.
• Perform other duties, related to job description, and as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience
• Degree in relevant field (i.e., Humanities, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Law or relevant field); a related Master’s degree will be considered an asset
• Sound knowledge of any of the following priority areas: social protection, education, youth engagement, employment, legal aid, migration & asylum, integration of vulnerable social groups
• Knowledge and experience of NGO program cycle management, as well as project management skills will be considered an asset
• Excellent writing skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong motivation to learn and evolve within the organization
• Fluency in Greek and English, proficiency in other languages desirable
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word business software

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Junior Program Officer _ 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 as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) no later than March 14^th, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.