Field Coordinator

We are currently seeking a motivated individual for the position of Field Coordinator who will be responsible for A Drop in the Ocean´s overall operations at the Victoria's Community Center, in Athens 💧

The appropriate candidate will be responsible for the:

Site

Work Tasks:

• Lead education and integration programs of DiH in the Victoria Community Center (VCC)
• Supervising the financial situation and keeping it in line with the budget
• Coordinating and supervising teams, composed by international and national staff and volunteers/interns– including induction, follow ups, exit chats and pre-arrival communication, in collaboration with HR
• Monitoring the context and humanitarian needs under his/her areas of responsibility, proposes, designs, and leads assessments and the development of appropriate interventions in coordination with the Head of Programs. Leading actively in the mission wide strategy development
• Coordinate with other actors of the Victoria Community Center for the sustainability of the overall VCC project
• Identifying fundraising opportunities and applying to relevant grants with support of Head of Operations when necessary
• Through activities on social media, contribute to knowledge regarding the organization’s work at the location
• Maintain an overview of available equipment and donations belonging to the organization at the location. Establish and maintain list of inventories

Project

Work Tasks:

• Networking (outreach to other actors and creation of collaborations)
• Identity partners, collaborators and potential donors for projects on site.
• Planning and implementation of trainings (employability and education focused) for volunteers and interns including improving of pre-arrival and induction.
• Supervision and guidance of Volunteers and Interns
• Weekly team-meetings with volunteers and interns
• Update the resources and curriculum in line with DiO's foundation and M&E plan

Competence and qualifications:

• 3 years minimum experience as an experienced Project/ Operations manager (educations projects preferred)
• Bachelor degree in Project management and other relevant field (education, humanitarian field, business, project management)
• Experience form Humanitarian Organisation's, field work, volunteer management in particular
• Experience in educational oriented projects preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills, creativity, problem solving mind
• Innovation on educational projects to better respond to the community's needs
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the refugee/humanitarian context in Greece
• Fluent English skills written and oral
• Greek, French, Farsi and Arabic considered great asset
• Highly proficient in the use of technology (computer literacy, Excel PowerPoint, MS Office, Google docs, Email).

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The Field Coordinator will work full-time in Athens, Greece

Applications deadline: Wednesday, 17th of July, end of the working day.

Starting date : Monday, 26th of August

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All Coordinators with A Drop in the Ocean, are travelling on their own responsibility. The successful candidate will be hired under a Greek contract for six (6) months with the possibility of extension. Applicants with a legal right to work in Greece will be considered for the position.

All field workers of the organisation must be above the age of 25 and have to provide with a valid police certificate. Insurance including travel and health is mandatory for all field workers travelling from abroad. If you live outside of Greece, you have to follow your country´s travel-advise.

Applications will be short listed on a regular basis and references will be requested before offering the position.

We reserve the right to remove the vacancy if the position is filled before the above mentioned closing date.

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*A Drop in the Ocean/ Stagona does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.*

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