Job Description
| Title of post | Social Inclusion Officer |
| Area | Larissa |
| Type of Contract | Fixed-term – full-time |
| Program | “Helios+: Comprehensive actions for the integration of third-country nationals in the labour market” in the Region of Thessaly” |
| Deadline for submission | 27/12/2024 |
INTERSOS Hellas
INTERSOS Hellas is a humanitarian organization that provides equal opportunities and comprehensive support services to people in need. INTERSOS Hellas is a member of the international humanitarian organisation INTERSOS, which operates in 25 countries worldwide, providing critical frontline assistance. With a continuous presence in Greece since 2016 in Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Lesvos and Athens, INTERSOS Hellas focuses on building strong links with local communities and promoting protection, human dignity and social cohesion, sending a strong message against discrimination and in favour of the protection of human life.
Programme context
The HELIOS+ programme aims to support the integration of third country nationals, beneficiaries of International Protection and beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in Greece, through a holistic approach that integrates their access to education, the labour market and vocational training and is implemented in the framework of the National Strategy for Social Integration of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum.
The programme will be implemented in the Region of Thessaly, by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the contribution of INTERSOS Hellas and the Municipality of Larissa. In particular, HELIOS+ will include actions such as:
- Strengthening and facilitating access to the labour market through job counselling
- Strengthening the ability of the beneficiaries to live independently through the learning of the Greek language.
- Supporting beneficiaries during the stages of the integration process and promoting their interaction with local communities and their autonomous access to social and public services.
- Strengthening independent living through the provision of housing support.
- Raising awareness among host communities and stakeholders for the social and labour integration of beneficiaries.
Scope of Work:
The Social Inclusion Officer will actively participate in the planning and implementation of all Helios+ actions in Thessaly. The role includes the responsibility for the overall coordination of the project activities between INTERSOS Hellas, the Municipality of Larissa and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), ensuring the smooth implementation and achievement of the project objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Head of Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Employability, the responsibilities of the Social Inclusion Inclusion Officer include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating the activities carried out by the Apartment Search Ombudsman, the Social Cohesion Ombudsman and the Labour Market Ombudsman, ensuring their alignment with the project objectives.
- Supervision of the duties of the staff of the Municipality of Larissa, including the HELIOS+ Centre Installation Manager, in order to ensure a coherent and integrated approach to support services for beneficiaries.
- Participate in coordination meetings and facilitate regular updates on the progress of the project.
- Identifying and managing issues that arise during the implementation of the project, taking the necessary measures to resolve them.
- Ensure that all activities meet the required standards and are completed within the required timeframes.
- Monitoring project progress and identifying potential challenges, implementing mitigation measures to achieve the objectives.
- Collecting feedback and writing narrative reports on the progress of the project.
Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience:
- Higher education degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Administration or related field
- A relevant postgraduate degree or specialisation in project management will be considered an additional qualification
- At least two (2) years of experience in project management in the humanitarian sector/NGO
- Experience in managing social integration programmes for refugees.
- Certification of implementation of project management systems will be highly appreciated
- Ability to write reports and analyse data.
- Previous experience of working with international organisations such as IOM.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with different groups of people.
- Organisation, coordination and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
- Excellent written and spoken knowledge of Greek and English
- Excellent computer skills
Submit Application
If you wish to apply for the above position, please send your CV along with a cover letter in Greek, indicating the job title: “Social Inclusion Executive” in the subject line of the email to: jobs@intersos.gr. Only the candidates selected on the shortlist will be invited for an interview. Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the selection of the right candidate may be completed before the closing date
To assist us in the recruitment process, please indicate in your email and cover letter where you saw the job advertisement.
Application deadline: 27/12/2024
Personal Data Protection
INTERSOS Hellas is committed to ensuring the protection of your personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable Greek legislation.The personal data collected through your application, such as your CV, cover letter and any additional information you send voluntarily. Your data will be used exclusively for the evaluation of your candidacy for the specific job.Your data will be retained for a period of six (6) months after the completion of the recruitment process. In case you do not wish to do so, please inform us by sending us your application. At the end of this period, your data will be securely deleted unless retention is required by law or you have given your consent for future communication regarding employment opportunities.