
Unsere Geschichte.
August 2025
40h
Lesvos
Paid
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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Designing the activities of the CFS program, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
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Running the CFS program, together with trained longer-term volunteers and community volunteers;
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Creating new tools to gather quantitative & qualitative data concerning the CFS, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
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Developing additional training material for the volunteers with a specific focus on safeguarding and child protection in the humanitarian setting;
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Conducting program training with newly arrived volunteers involved in the CFS program;
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Ensure safe, child friendly and participatory atmosphere in the CFS;
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Continuously monitor and report on the emerging child protection needs of children arriving to the CFS;
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Supporting and supervising volunteers’ performance in the CFS;
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Organizing and conducting bi-weekly program meetings, with the supervision of the Project Coordinator;
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Preparing weekly volunteer schedules for the shifts in the CFS;
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Following the EC's M&E standards to systematically collect information on CFS activities - daily, weekly, and monthly;
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Evaluate satisfaction, identify needs, and address potential gaps in our service;
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Recommend and implement changes to improve project outcomes based on the insights collected;
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Discussing cases in need of further follow-up with the parents of the children involved in the CFS program;
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Monitoring & reporting any suspected case of abuse and/or neglect involving the children participating in the CFS program, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator;
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Being the focal point for safeguarding reports in the CFS;
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Participating bi-weekly in the coordination meetings;
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Participating in the weekly Project Team meetings;
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Taking over minor tasks from one of the coordinators, when necessary;
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Intervening in case of emergencies in the absence of one or more Coordinators.
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). People from a displacement background and eligible to work in Greece will be prioritised for this role;
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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 (Social Work, pedagogy, psychology);
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At least 1 year of proven work experience with displaced communities;
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At least 2 years of experience working with children with age group of 3 -12 years;
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Experience working and supervising volunteers is highly desirable;
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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. Other context relevant languages (i.e. Greek, Farsi, Arabic, French, etc.) 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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(Desirably but not necessarily) 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 July the 14th. 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.
Please note that Europe Cares cannot provide documents to enable your stay - we can only accept applicants who do not require a visa or residence permit to stay in Greece.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



