Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy:   Level 1 – The job holder does not have regular contact with children.

The Programmes Department

The Programmes Department lies at the heart of our work, leading actions as per the organisation’s strategic priorities, namely: a) Inclusive education for all;  b) Catalysing livelihoods opportunities; c) Improving social protection and cohesion; d) Enabling access to justice and the protection of human rights.

More specifically, the Department is responsible for:

1. The implementation and monitoring of projects;
2. Project design (including identification of funding opportunities and preparation of concept notes and project proposals); and
3. Developing and managing partnerships.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Project Design and Development

• Developing and designing new projects – through the preparation of concept notes, project proposals and log frames.
• Developing project budgets.

• Developing and managing consortiums for the design of EU funded projects. 

Project Management & Implementation

• Coordinating project implementation across thematic areas (education, employment, protection, and access to justice).
• Managing project budgets and overseeing expenditure.
• Carrying out administrative actions relating to the implementation of projects.
• Leading the project opening and closure (evaluation) process.
• Establish close communication lines with donors to facilitate implementation.
• Preparing internal and external reports.
• Preparing and reviewing financial and other documentation to support audits.
• Managing project data (in collaboration with Monitoring & Evaluation Manager).

Partnerships and Representation

• Developing and maintaining partnerships (private, public and third sector) to expand and strengthen programmes.
• Building partnerships for funding applications and to develop project synergies.
• Representing the organisation nationally and internationally in meetings, working groups and conferences.
• Regularly communicating with other organizations, public authorities, grassroots organizations.

Job Requirements / Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in relevant field (i.e., Humanities, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Law).
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience of NGO humanitarian/development program cycle management.
• Sound programmatic knowledge of one or more of the following priority areas will be highly appreciated: Migration, Education, Youth, Employment.
• Good knowledge of Greek and international humanitarian systems, institutions, donors, and procedures.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and plan activities and actions.
• Solution-driven with ability to take on new initiatives.
• Fluency in Greek and English, proficiency in other languages desirable
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel etc.)

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to  recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Senior Programme Officer_ Athens” or “Senior Programme 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.

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 September 30^th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.