Unsere Geschichte.
January 2025
Full-time
Lesvos
Salary
Im Jahr 2020 brachte die COVID-19-Pandemie die Welt zum Stillstand. Wir hielten Abstand, blieben in der Sicherheit unseres Zuhauses und schützten uns. Nicht jeder hatte dieses Privileg. An den europäischen Grenzen waren Lager wie Moria auf Lesbos überfüllt – über 20.000 Menschen auf der Flucht waren dem Virus ausgesetzt, gefangen unter unmenschlichen Bedingungen, und nur wenige schienen sich darum zu kümmern.
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Wir haben diese Initiative gestartet, weil wir den im Lager „Moria“ Eingeschlossenen eine Botschaft der Solidarität senden wollten, indem wir zunächst selbstgemachte Masken herstellten und sammelten. Menschen aus dem ganzen Kontinent trugen dazu bei, von Schülern in Deutschland über Feuerwehrleute in Barcelona bis hin zu Großmüttern in Italien. Uns wurde jedoch klar, dass unsere Arbeit zwar eine nette Geste war, aber Gesten allein nicht ausreichten. Menschenrechte wurden täglich verletzt und das Versagen unserer Politik war inakzeptabel.
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Deshalb starteten wir 2021 unser erstes Projekt auf Lesbos, um die Gemeinschaft direkt zu unterstützen. Wir begannen mit der Verteilung von Kleidung und Hygieneartikeln an Menschen auf der Flucht. Von unserem Hub in Frankfurt aus entsandten wir über 20 LKWs mit humanitärer Hilfe nach Lesbos, Nordfrankreich, auf den Balkan und in die Ukraine.
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Daily tasks
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Supervising the services offered by Europe Cares (café and lunch distribution, Women Space, Paréa Club, recreational areas, computer classes, security and monitoring team) in direct collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
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Supervising the services offered by partner organizations, ensuring their alignment with Europe Cares values and principles;
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Monitoring and evaluating the overall impact of the services offered in Paréa;
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Identifying the need and/or possibility for further developing the space and/or the project;
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Establishing compliance with the budget;
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Performing monthly payments of suppliers, utilities and regular maintenance expenses;
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Recording and monitoring the monthly expenses of the operations & drafting monthly financial reports;
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Onboarding and training the incoming coordinators;
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Supervising the performance of the coordination team, as well as the officer;
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Ensuring the overall wellbeing of the staff and volunteer team;
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Organizing weekly coordination meetings with the coordination team & individual check-in chats with the coordinators;
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Organizing team building events, emergency meetings and/or focus groups in close collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator;
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Supervising the team’s compliance with the guidelines, Code of Conduct, safeguarding policy and all relevant policies of EC;
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Training the coordination and volunteer team with the EC safety protocol and establishing their compliance with it;
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Intervening in case of emergency (including natural disasters, fights, medical accident, safeguarding incidents, etc.) and filling in incident reports afterwards;
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Being the focal point for daily communication and support of internal partners;
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Organizing bilateral meetings with internal partners, as well as monthly partner meetings and events;
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Establishing partners’ compliance with the Code of Conduct, safeguarding policy, MoU and safety protocol;
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Representing and being the focal point for Europe Cares locally for visitors, partner organizations, other NGOs, donors, local authorities;
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Promoting the Paréa services (including new services offered by EC and/or partner organizations, and community events) in relevant meetings and chats;
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Drafting weekly reports & monthly reports on the development and impact of Paréa Lesvos.
What we are looking for
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Eligible to reside and work in the EU (as a small NGO we are not able to offer assistance for visa applications);
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Able to commit for 12 months;
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Able to provide a Criminal Record Check;
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(Under-)graduate degree in a relevant field of study;
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At least 2 years of proven work experience in a management position within an international humanitarian context, representing the organization to external actors;
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At least 3 years experience in managing a team and individual staff members;
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Experience managing on-site projects in coordination with headquarters is an asset;
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Experience in budget management and monitoring cost effectiveness;
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Experience in conflict resolution and emergency management;
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Excellent communication & interpersonal skills;
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Excellent organizational & time management skills;
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Ability to work in high-paced environment and under pressure;
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Ability to work independently and take initiative;
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Fluent in English. Greek is highly desirable. Other context relevant languages (i.e. Farsi/Arabic/Amharic/Somali) are an advantage;
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High degree of integrity and strict compliance to Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy;
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Commitment to the values and mission of Europe Cares;
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An experienced driver with an international drivers license.
What you get
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Greek contract & 14 yearly salaries;
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Monthly supermarket vouchers;
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1 week off every 8 weeks;
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Shared rental car;
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Regular training sessions & team building events;
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Support in the further development of professional skill set;
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Wide network of partner organizations and local actors;
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More coffee than you can drink, as well as breakfast, lunch and snacks (from Monday to Friday).
How to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter to application@europecares.org by December the 15th. Please include when you would be available to start. References and criminal record check will form part of the hiring process.
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We consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strongly encourage qualified people with a refugee background to apply.​
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As we review applications on a rolling basis, please submit the application as soon as possible. We retain the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if the right applicant is found.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.