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INTERPRETER KURMANJI – FEMALE FRIENDLY SPACE

Posted on Tuesday August 30th, 2022

Submit until: 11/09/2022
Location: Serres

Status: Part or Full Time

Reports To: Project Coordinator

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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during FFS activities;
Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
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 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.

Qualifications–Essential

Excellent command of Kurmanji
Excellent command of Greek and/or English;
Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
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;
Computer literate;
Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
Women will be prioritized because of the nature of the project

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Kurmanji Interpreter_ 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.

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 11^th, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Remarks: Before submitting your CV, please read carefully the employees’ privacy notice on the processing of personal data pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the respective Greek legislation.

For roles that will have regular contact with vulnerable populations SolidarityNow is obliged to seek information about criminal convictions and offences, and selected candidates will be requested to provide a recent copy of criminal record.

Following the preventive measures against COVID-19, holding a vaccination certificate or undergoing Covid-19 antigen tests as per government directions is mandatory.

INTERPRETER FARSI- FEMALE FRIENDLY SPACE

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Submit until: 11/09/2022
Location: Serres

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part or Full Time

Reports To: Project Coordinator

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

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during FFS activities;
Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
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 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.

Qualifications–Essential

Excellent command of Farsi-Dari
Excellent command of Greek and/or English;
Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
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;
Computer literate;
Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
Field Working Experience in Camps/Temporary Settlements of refugee/migrant population
Women will be prioritized because of the nature of the project

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

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Completion of the “STARTnow” program for young refugees and students

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From December 2018 to June 2022, SolidarityNow in partnership with STAR UK provided an innovative interactive and communication experience to its beneficiaries -refugees and asylum seekers- and to students-volunteers.

The aim of the program was on the one hand to challenge students’ daily life regarding stereotypes and prejudices through personal experience, and on the other hand, to strengthen beneficiaries’ knowledge in the Greek and English languages, providing a friendly and safe environment, thus make them feel more confident paving the way of social integration in Greece. Providing support to young refugees by young Greek students was an opportunity for both parties to experience together the importance of equal opportunities in a person’s life.

In the beginning of the program’s implementation, the students-volunteers were mainly from the Universities of Thessaloniki (Aristotle, University of Macedonia, International University of Greece), whereas in March 2020, after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, all actions became digital, fact that led to the expansion of the network to other Universities.

In addition, what was particularly emphasized during the program’s implementation was for refugees and asylum seekers to acquire the ability to take initiatives, not just develop skills. For this purpose, specially designed educational and recreational activities were organized, based on non-formal education, as well as significant partnerships with voluntary university networks. Also, the students-volunteers actively participated in the festival Refugee Week (20-26/6/2022) and in the Thessaloniki Pride Festival (25/6/2022).

Students become the new STARTnow leaders!

In a specifically designed multi-room within the Blue Refugee Center of SolidarityNow in Thessaloniki, students-volunteers will be the ones to continue “STARTnow”, by taking initiatives and interacting directly with the refugee population!

There, they will continue, through Conversation Clubs and other non-formal learning activities, their contact with refugees and asylum seekers, supporting them in learning Greek and English. The primary goal is always the development of language skills, recognizing the important role of language as the unique and essential tool for smooth social inclusion, especially when it is taught through alternative educational methods (discussion, interactive games, audiovisual media) as it suits to the youth!

*The program was implemented by SolidarityNow in partnership with STAR UK.

ENGLISH TEACHER

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Submit until: 12/09/2022
Location: Thiva

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

Child Safeguarding Policy

Level 3

The job holder will have regular contact with children

Generic responsibilities:

Implements English language classesper the student population needs
Expands and builds on the existing educational curriculum, targeting and addressing the needs of different age groups of children and teenagers
Provides homework support for the children who attend formal education
Oversees distributions of teaching and learning material according to the population’s needs
Update and maintains effective workplans
Ensures on-going monitoring, tracking and reporting of classes
Develops and maintain effective filing systems, both electronic and hardcopy
Supports education, recreational and various activities
Contributes to the identification of vulnerabilities and facilitates access to available aid

Qualifications

Excellent Greek and English
Degree – Bachelor degree in English Literature or relevant studies
Proven knowledge of training, curriculum development, implementation and educational administration
At least 1 year of professional experience in educational programs for vulnerable 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
Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
Experience in training of trainers/facilitators skills will be an advantage
Knowledge of French, Arabic, Farsi, Russian or Ukrainian will be an advantage

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

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

Only short-listed candidates will receive a written reply.

JOINT LETTER: 37 NGOs highlight their concerns relating to the situation of LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in Greece

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Letter to: Mr Manos Logothetis, General Secretary of Reception of Asylum Seekers and Mr Patroklos Georgiadis, General Secretary of General Secretariat for Migration Policy.

Dear Manos Logothetis and Patroklos Georgiadis,

In light of information collected through input from numerous organizations and focus groups from the community, we are sending you this letter highlighting particular concerns relating to the situation of LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in Greece. We appreciate your reception to our feedback and hope we can continue to work with you on this matter further.

Shelter and Security

It is agreed that a specific dedicated area for LGBTQI+ people within the camps would not be appropriate as there is a risk of further isolation and stigmatization. Nonetheless, at present Greece is failing to provide appropriate reception conditions for LGBTQI+ applicants. Currently, LGBTQI+ asylum seekers are housed with non-LGBTQI+ people (hereafter ‘mixed housing’). It was widely agreed in the focus groups that mixed housing, particularly in camps, does not allow for the applicant to feel safe or comfortable to be open with their identity. Resultantly, people who have fled their countries are still having to hide and conceal their identity at all times. The following quotes are from LGBTQI+ individuals living in mixed housing:

“You just have to hide your real self, it’s like being a shadow of yourself.”

“Hiding in my country and hiding here, it’s no difference.”

The accommodation offers no respite from the discrimination, threat or stigma, which has potentially severe mental health implications.^[1]

“[B]eing compelled to conceal one’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity may also result in significant psychological and other harms.” (European Court of Human Rights)

Expecting people to conceal their sexual orientation or gender identity to avoid harm is contrary to the applicants’ human rights, as recognized by the European Court of Human Rights, EU Court of Justice and the Greek Special Appeals Committee.^[2]

It is therefore recommended that:

Where the primary housing is a camp, there should be efforts to ensure that the relocation to a confidential and discreet LGBTQI+ specific housing in the local city or town is an available and accessible option.
In cases where it is not possible to relocate LGBTQI+ individuals to specific housing, improvements within the camp setting are needed. For example, ensuring increased privacy or creating safe spaces in camp would be extremely helpful. In addition, accommodation with less people cohabiting in the same space can reduce the risk.
Where the primary accomodation is shared housing in a town or city, it should be ensured discreet LGBTQI+ only housing should be available.

Services and Support

Through discussions with affected applicants, it has been revealed that very few of the LGBTQI+ asylum seekers know of, or have had the opportunity to speak with, an EODY psychologist. Those that have stated there were not enough psychologists for the number of applicants requiring support, and the support provided was not specialized in the issues that uniquely relate to LGBTQI+ persons.

It has been further noted that a focal point in RIS, GAS or elsewhere who could be approached if there was a problem, would contribute towards a safer space. The focal point should be discreet and sensitized to LGBTQI+ issues.

In line with these observations, it is recommended that:

At minimum, training should be provided for all personnel working directly with asylum seekers on the particularities of LGBTQI+ asylum claims (including the Reception and Identification authorities and the designated EODY staff).
Additionally, a dedicated focal point with information and referral services for psychosocial support for LGBTQI+ applicants be set up in each camp.

Asylum Process

The detailed process required to assess asylum cases on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be undeniably difficult for the applicant, particularly where a person may have to relive trauma. It is recognized and understood that a thorough process is necessary to fully assess the claim. Nonetheless, it is possible to conduct such an assessment without causing further traumatization.

On account of the personal and sensitive nature of the claim, LGBTQI+ applicants are afforded special protections under European and Greek law. The European Union, through case law at the EU Court of Justice^[3] as well as the EU Directives,^[4] provide clear and comprehensive standards for these assessments.

Unfortunately, it is currently being noted that these standards are not being adhered to. A review of the transcripts of LGBTQI+ applicants since 2021 has shown repeated examples of procedural violations and prohibited questions contrary to European Union law and international standards. The EUAA, European Commission, representatives of DG HOME and MEPs have also been contacted regarding these issues.

Prohibited Questions

Firstly, LGBTQI+ applicants have been asked questions which are expressly prohibited under EU and Greek law, in particular with regards to questions relating to sexual practices and behavior.^[5]
Prohibited questions that have been asked include:

“Did you have a sexual relationship with…?”
“Did you get any stimuli to find out?”
“Since you love it so much, what is the reason you haven’t practiced here in Greece?”
“How did you feel when he was touching you?”

Training and competency

Secondly, the Asylum Procedures Directive states that applications should be examined and decisions taken, “individually, objectively and impartially”. Presumptive, collective decision making, often due to the application of the safe country of origin principle, combined with the potential vulnerabilities and trauma that prevent individuals from sharing certain details of their claim at first instance, prevents a proper individualized assessment from occurring.

Caseworkers conducting the interviews should be sufficiently trained in assessing, and competent in relation to, sexual orientation and gender identity.^[6] However, the transcripts of LGBTQI+ applicants indicate they are routinely asked questions which demonstrate a lack of training or understanding with regards to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. LGBTQI+ applicants reported encountering skepticism and prejudice upon sharing their sexual orientation, to the extent it was described as similar to a “forced interrogation”. Questions that fail to adhere to European standards include:

“Before proceeding to this sexual choice, have you been aware of the difficulties you’d have to face?”
“Since you felt pain, why did you choose this lifestyle?”
“You are an educated man. Weren’t you aware that homosexuality is a crime in [Country of origin]?”
“Didn’t that [traumatic] event make you consider your choice?”

The use of stereotypes

Finally, the reliance on stereotypes is of serious concern. Following a judgment at the EU Court of Justice, decisions on credibility cannot be based on stereotypical notions.^[7] The judgment further clarified that a decision based on a person’s (lack of) knowledge of LGBTQI+ organizations suggests that the authorities have relied on stereotypes in making their decision. In addition, the UNHCR Guideline no. 9 on international protection states:

“Interviewers and decision makers need to maintain an objective approach so that they do not reach conclusions based on stereotypical, inaccurate or inappropriate perceptions of LGBTI individuals… There are no universal characteristics or qualities that typify LGBTI individuals any more than heterosexual individuals. Their life experiences can vary greatly even if they are from the same country”.^[8]

Nonetheless, there are transcripts which are dominated with stereotypical questions, such as:

“You have a daughter, can you explain that since you are a homosexual?”
“Did you ever have a relationship with a [man/ woman]?”
“Did you ever have a heterosexual relationship?”
“LGBT stands for lesbians gay bisexual and transsexual people. How is it possible to be a homosexual and not being aware of how the community sexual minorities is called?”

More worryingly, contrary to the ABC judgment,^[9] applicants have been rejected on the basis of stereotypical notions, including on the grounds of a lack of knowledge of LGBTQI+ organizations.

On account of the above, it is recommended that:

The Greek Asylum Service issues clear, updated, and publicly available internal guidelines on how to conduct personal interviews for applicants with LGBTQI+ asylum claims in line with European and Greek law to overcome institutionalized practices that result in procedural violations.

The guidelines should cover the standards set out by the ECHR, the CJEU and the EU Directives on assessing LGBTQI+ claims and should include a shift in the terminology that is respectful of the diversity and individuality of each person.
The guidelines should acknowledge the intersectional identity of SOGIESC applicants and provide a background understanding of SOGIESC identities in a cross-cultural context to avoid Eurocentric expectations and reliance on stereotypical notions.toga

The template of questions used by caseworkers in the credibility assessment should be updated to adhere to international, EU, and domestic standards and exclude prohibited or problematic questions such as those mentioned above.
Caseworkers are provided regular and up-to-date training on the particularities and vulnerabilities of SOGIESC asylum claims (in line with the Asylum Procedures Directive), the legal standards, and practical information on conducting assessments with a respectful and well-informed approach.

We thank you for your continued attention to this matter. We remain at your disposal for any further clarifications and continued discussions.

*The letter can be downloaded by clicking here.

Signatures

ARSIS – Association for the Social Support of Youth
Asylum Seekers Information Services Team (A.Ss.I.S.T.)
Colour Youth – Athens LGBTQ Youth Community
Changemakers Lab
Choose Love
Danish Refugee Council, Greece
Diotima Centre for Gender Rights & Equality
ECHO100PLUS
Emantes – International Lgbtqia+ Solidarity
European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL)
Fenix Humanitarian Legal Aid
Greek Council for Refugees (GCR)
HIAS Greece
Human Rights Legal Project
HumanRights360
I HAVE RIGHTS. (IHR)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
INTERSOS
Irida Women’s Center
Jesuit Refugee Service Greece (JRS Greece)
Just Action
Legal Centre Lesvos
Lesvos LGBTIQ+ Refugee Solidarity
Lgbtqia+ Refugees Welcome
Lighthouse Relief
Mobile Info Team
Network for Children’s Rights
Northern Lights Aid
Positive Voice
Refugee Legal Support (RLS)
SafePlace International
SolidarityNow
Samos Advocacy Collective
Samos LGBTQI+ Group
Samos Volunteers
Τerre des hommes Hellas
Yoga and Sport With Refugees

^[1] B and C v Switzerland (Applications nos. 889/19 and 43987/16) (ECtHR, 2020); James Michael Brennan (2021), ‘Hiding the Authentic Self: Concealment of Gender and Sexual Identity and its Consequences for Authenticity and Psychological Well-being’, Available at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=12892&context=etd; B and C v Switzerland (Applications nos. 889/19 and 43987/16) (ECtHR, 2020).

^[2] X, Y, Z v Minister voor Immigratie en Asiel (2013, CJEU); B and C v Switzerland (Applications nos. 889/19 and 43987/16) (ECtHR, 2020); Greece, Special Appeal Committee (A.G. v. the General Secretary of the former Ministry of Public Order, No. 95/56266) (Special Appeals Committee, 2012).

^[3] Joined Cases C-148/13 to C-150/13, A, B, C v Staatssecretaris van Veiligheid en Justitie, (2014 ) (ABC decision); Joined Cases C-199/12 – C-199/12 – C-201/12, X, Y, Z v Minister voor Immigratie en Asiel (2013) (XYZ decision).

^[4] See European Parliament and Council Directive 2013/32/EU of 26 June 2013 on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection (recast), OJ L 189 (Asylum Procedures Directive).

^[5] Joined Cases C-148/13 to C-150/13, A, B, C v Staatssecretaris van Veiligheid en Justitie, (2014, CJEU) (ABC decision); Applicant (Iran) v Asylum Office (Greece). Case no: 16937/2019.

^[6] Asylum Procedures Directive, Article 4(3) and 15(3).

^[7] Joined Cases C-148/13 to C-150/13, A, B, C v Staatssecretaris van Veiligheid en Justitie, (2014, CJEU) (ABC decision).

^[8] United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), ‘Guidelines on international protection no. 9: Claims to Refugee Status based on Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity within the context of Article 1A(2) of the 1951 Convention and/or its 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees’ HCR/GIP/12/09, 23 October 2012.

^[9] Joined Cases C-148/13 to C-150/13, A, B, C v Staatssecretaris van Veiligheid en Justitie, (2014, CJEU) (ABC decision).

ARABIC(& KURMANJI) INTERPRETER

Posted on Friday August 26th, 2022

Submit until: 09/09/2022
Location: Andravida

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part Time

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

Languages: Fluent in Arabic and Kurdish (Kurmanji)

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during non- formal education activities;
Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
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 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.

Qualifications-Essential

Excellent command of Arabic and Kurdish (Kurmanji)
Excellent command of English or Greek;
Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
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;
Computer literate;
Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

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

Interested candidates should submit in a single document their Resume/CV with an introductory text in English to: recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Arabic Kurmanji_Andravida”.

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

PSYCHOLOGIST

Posted on Thursday August 25th, 2022

Submit until: 31/08/2022
Location: Ioannina

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Part-Time

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

Reports to: Project Area Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with the teaching staff, identify and provide individualized support to children with psychosocial and/or special educational needs and/or disabilities;
Organize an identification and referral system for children at risk including services such as medical, legal, psychological, WASH, shelter etc;
Perform first response duties and undertake referral(s) to other services, as needed;
Organize and facilitate awareness-raising and group psychosocial support activities on a broad range of issues for children as part of the life skills development learning process inside the classroom;
Organize and facilitate parents’ meetings and provide specialized support to parents combating school dropout and resolving challenges that might arise regarding school attendance and children’s needs;
Conduct regular mapping of beneficiaries in the city of Ioannina and in Epirus; conduct needs assessment and service mapping ensuring the access of refugee children to formal education and non-formal education/after-school support opportunities.
Promote and enable the access to school for refugee children through the provision of technical and administrative support to parents and education stakeholders (RECs, public school administration and teaching staff etc.;
Cooperate with interpreters where needed for the provision of services and activities;
Closely cooperate with other team members, passing on crucial information and expressing the need of action clearly and concisely;
Directly support and coach beneficiaries through the usage of simple communication and moral uplifting techniques;
Regular and ad hoc reporting and data keeping.

Required qualifications & skills

University degree in Psychology;
License to work as Psychologist;
Minimum one-year professional experience within the civil society sector, preferably working with vulnerable groups and refugees/migrants;
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
Ability to troubleshoot and ease potential tensions between the project’s beneficiaries;
Previous experience in street-work and/or a position entailing direct contact and exchange with vulnerable groups of beneficiaries is an asset;
Fluency in Greek and English required;
Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software;
Experience in community mobilization;
Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility;
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with children of all ages, background and diversity;
Strong team player and able to handle pressure well;
Well organized and efficient, with ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
Good report-writing skills;
Adhere to and promote CP and GBV guiding principles.

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: thes-recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Psychologist _Ioannina_ Part-time”.

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

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

FEMALE FRIENDLY SPACE FACILITATOR

Posted on Wednesday August 10th, 2022

Submit until: 22/08/2022
Location: Ritsona

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time

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

Reports To: Team Leader

Job Overview

The Female Friendly Space Facilitator acts as the coordinator of the space for women and girls. She facilitates access and ensures overall smooth functioning of the space; she conducts tailored psychosocial activities, identifies protection needs and works with other team members in providing support (including counseling and referrals); she encourages the participation of women and girls in group and individual activities (including awareness-raising on SGBV issues, among other themes, and skills-building sessions), so as to facilitate their overall integration and wellbeing in Greece.

Generic responsibilities

Maintains a comfortable and safe environment where women and girls can participate in psychosocial activities and receive appropriate support, while also including toddlers with their mothers in the services provided
Prepares and implements structured activities for women, girls and mother-child, including the design of weekly schedules and timetables, through a participatory approach, tailored to their needs, skills and cultural diversities
Identifies protection and other support needs and refers them to respective colleagues or/and other service providers
In coordination with the team’s social scientists, assists in case management and provision of psychosocial support to vulnerable women and girls
Carries out awareness raising sessions focusing on gender issues/GBV, Health/Hygiene, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Skills-building etc. Other group activities may include informal trainings, counselling, discussions, information-sharing, art therapy, playtime etc.
Carries out community mobilization around the FFS by disseminating clear messages on its role and objectives
Liaises with other service providers onsite and follows referral pathways, upon consent of the beneficiaries
Keeps accurate attendance records and reports in a timely manner, following respective deadlines and procedures
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, pending on setting.

Qualifications

Essential

University Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities or Political Sciences
Due to the requirements of the position, female candidates are preferred
Minimum one-year professional experience in implementing activities for women and girls
Good understanding of human rights, gender equality, child-marriage, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in regular and emergency situations
Experience in community mobilization
Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with women and girls of all ages, background and diversity.
Strong team player and able to handle pressure well.
Well organized and efficient
Fluency in Greek and English required
Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word business software
Good report writing skills
Adhere to and promote GBV guiding principles
Possess empowering imagination
Driving license – Category B

Desired

Experience in case management procedures
Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through previous assignments (volunteer or paid) in women’s groups, or other relevant experience.
Field working experience in camps/temporary settlements of refugee/migrant population
Engagement in refugee focused projects

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

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

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

FARSI INTERPRETER

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Submit until: 22/08/2022
Location: Korinthos

Starting Date: ASAP

Status: Full Time/ Part Time

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

Languages: Fluent in Farsi and Greek

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during non- formal education activities;
Provides clear and accurate interpretation services, during protection related informative sessions, briefings, trainings etc;
Provides written translation of documents to English or Greek;
In coordination with other team colleagues, contributes to the identification of particular vulnerabilities and other protection-related issues;
In coordination with other team colleagues, assists in the accompaniment of particularly vulnerable individuals to other service providers;
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 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.

Qualifications-Essential

Excellent command of Farsi/ Dari
Excellent command of English and Greek;
Minimum one-year professional experience as an interpreter or cultural mediator and/or in providing supporting services to vulnerable individuals, including refugee population and particularly children and women;
Familiar with protection issues related to refugee children, families and female survivors of gender-based violence;
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;
Computer literate;
Well organized and efficient, flexible, able to handle pressure well and adapt in different working environments;
Adhere to and promote Child Protection and Child Safeguarding guiding principles;

Desired:

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

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

Payroll Officer

Posted on Tuesday August 2nd, 2022

Submit until: 18/09/2022
Location: Athens

The Payroll/HR Officer reports to the Finance Director and is responsible for the proper handling of the payroll process of the Association and all employment issues according to the Labor Legislation.

Responsibilities:

Monitors and updates the employees’ data related to demographics and modifications related to the salaries, cost centers and positions.
Carries out the calculations in the Payroll System and issues the Payroll Statement and the Accounting Entries, the social security and tax statements
Ensures the implementation of the provisions of the Greek Labor and Insurance Legislation.
Controls and processes the whole procedure (HRM payroll system, timesheets, ERGANI system and statements to Public Authorities) of the leaving employees
Collects the necessary signatures for contracts’ termination and ensures the “closure” of the leaving employee’s physical file.
Checks, issues, and submits to the authorities the necessary statements for the recruitments. Manages the employment contracts.
Issues and checks the annual Labor Inspectorate Statements (eg E4, E11, etc);
Prepares ad-hoc documentation for employees
Participates in continuous internal audits and chartered accountants, by providing them the appropriate documentations for further checks.
Participates in the preparation of the Payroll Budget.
Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Files documents into appropriate files in a timely manner. Maintains employment records.

Requirements:

University degree in Business administration or Economics preferably in Human Resource Management.
2 years’ experience in a similar position
Knowledge of the PYLON payroll System
Very good knowledge of payroll functions and procedures.
Fluency in Greek and English language.
Strong IT skills (excel, word, internet, etc.)

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

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

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.