Volunteer Position / Project Coordinator / Social Worker (f/d) / Athens

For our projects to support cis- and transwomen with and without children in getting independent we are looking for a project coordinator / social worker (50 to 100%).

• Based: Athens

• Minimum commitment: 6 months

Do you have coordination skills and experience? Do you want to use your skills to make a huge difference? Just Human e.V. supports refugees, especially women and children and members of the LGBT Community, and runs shelters in Athens.

· As a Volunteer Project Coordinator you are mainly responsible for our new project “Protection and support at the start of a self-determined life” for women who are recognized as refugees in Athens.

· You will support women (cis- and trans) with and without children. They might live in our shelters or are not housed by Just Human. The task of the project is to support in becoming independent. This includes: to find their own apartment or room, to find further training courses or a training position, to get a job, to organize childcare etc.

· You will support the women individually in their integration process. For this purpose, you will cooperate with other organisations.

· You will work alongside our Managing Director and two colleagues

· You will liaise with the Just Human Board and administration team in Germany.

ROLE

· Supporting women in their integration process according to individual needs.

· Being the contact person for the women in the project and for applicants for the project.

· Arranging and attending regular appointments with the women.

· Working in a team with a willingness to support or represent colleagues.

· Being familiar with the housing market, the job market and government support programs

· Maintaining and building new connections with other NGOs etc.

· Cooperating with relevant NGOs for psychological support, vocational counselling, language courses, placement in training, job application training, preparation of a CV, job placement, registration of children in kindergarden or school, etc.

Managing and reporting

· Keeping the board of Just Human updated.

· Keeping updated records on women and children.

· Keeping financial and cash book records up to date and reporting to the board.

REQUIREMENTS

· Experience of working with refugees and awareness of the issues they face.

· Able to work on own initiative, and prioritize and delegate tasks.

· Flexibility and willingness to deal with the unexpected.

· Competent in Greek is crucial, in addition English and/or French.

· Experience in social work or working with women

· Understanding of the Athens situation, organizations and main players.

Are you interested in this challenging position? Then we look forward to receiving your application. To apply please send your CV and a covering letter summarising your experience, skills and availability and why you are interested in this role to kontakt@just-human.de