Location: Kavala  

Job title: Senior Educational Officer

Status:  Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement after-school educational activities, including Greek language classes, per the refugee population needs
2. Expand and build on the existing educational curriculum that targets and addresses the needs of different age groups of teenagers and children
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 educational projects
7. Supervise other teachers and provide support to them in line with program objectives
8. Develop and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
9. Support education, recreational and various activities
10. Communicate with donor and file corresponding reports
11. Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitate access to available aid

 Qualifications

• Excellent Greek and English
• Degree – Bachelor degree in education (any subject) or Greek
• Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
• Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance
• At least 2 years of professional experience in educational programs for refugees or rural communities
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign language
• Experience engaging with parents and communities in order to improve attendance and address students’ needs
• Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage
• 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, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “SN Senior Educational Officer Kavala”.

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: 31 December 2018

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.