Unsere Geschichte.
April 2026
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
Operational Supervision
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Oversee daily operations in the café (drink and lunch distribution), the security team, and laundry service;
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Supervise the daily van shuttle driven by a volunteer;
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Supervise work in the community garden, in close collaboration with the garden manager;
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Ensure adequate supplies for daily activities, manage storage, and coordinate with suppliers, including requesting quotes and managing incoming orders;
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Oversee maintenance of the center in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, identifying needs and opportunities for improvement;
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In the absence of the Field Coordinator, act as the main security focal point, including conflict moderation and de-escalation.
Volunteer Management
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Prepare weekly volunteer schedules and conduct daily morning briefings and monthly program meetings;
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Supervise volunteers’ performance during daily operations, providing guidance and feedback;
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Organize trainings for van drivers, the cafe team and the security team according to established policies and protocols.
External Coordination
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Serve as the main point of contact for external contractors and technicians supporting laundry and van shuttle operations;
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Collaborate with suppliers and manage procurement for operational needs.
Program Support & Evaluation
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Develop new ideas and areas of collaboration with the other programs supervised by the other Project Coordinator (Child Friendly Space, Women Space, social club, computer room, community engagement team);
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Discuss possible changes to the program of activities and implement them in consultation with the other Project Coordinator and Field Coordinator;
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Regularly conduct needs assessments, evaluations, and focus groups related to your areas of focus;
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Support the Field Coordinator in expense accounting.
Field Coordinator Substitution
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Substitute the Field Coordinator in their absence, including minor support of internal partners;
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Represent Europe Cares to external stakeholders during the Field Coordinator’s absence;
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Manage emergencies according to policies and protocols when the Field Coordinator is unavailable;
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Perform other relevant tasks as requested by the Field Coordinator.
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 (at least) 1 year;
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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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An experienced driver with an international drivers license - please note this is a necessary requirement for this role;
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2-year minimum experience from humanitarian organizations, especially in Greece and Lesvos;
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1-year minimum experience with project management, especially in coordination roles including people management tasks;
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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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Eye for detail & striving for professional excellence;
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Fluent in English & (very strong advantage) Greek. 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.
What you get
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Greek contract & 14 yearly salaries (gross monthly salary of €1,360);
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Monthly food vouchers;
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1 week off every 8 weeks;
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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 March the 5th. 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.
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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. We wish we could reply to all applicants, but unfortunately given the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews will be held between the 9th and the 20th of March.
