Objective of the project:

The aim of the project is to support the integration into the labor market of beneficiaries of international protection, temporary protection status holders, and asylum seekers (hereafter “the beneficiaries”) residing in Epirus, and apartments within the broader urban center of Ioannina.

The main objectives of the project activities are to support beneficiaries in obtaining the tools and relevant resources needed for setting specific work goals; target professional occupations of personal interest and match them according to their profile; help beneficiaries acquire independence and self-reliance to look for an ideal professional occupation; support them to identify vocational training opportunities; support them to access national social solidarity schemes and financial inclusion projects.

Purpose/objective of the position:

As a Cultural Mediator, the member of staff is co-responsible for the implementation of the CWC Strategy. As an expert in 2 or more language groups, the person is responsible for both translating where necessary and offering cultural mediation support where necessary. While the duality of the role is challenging INTERSOS Hellas sees this role as a critical part of mainstreaming community-based responses, engaging beneficiaries, and providing culturally sensitive services to the beneficiaries it hosts in languages they can understand.

Programme Quality and Specific CM tasks

• Assist in the implementation of any activity connected to the project at hand where liaison with beneficiaries is concerned
• Commit to the implementation of activities per the schedule provided by the project officer
• Translate and mediate between the beneficiaries and other project staff.
• Translate and mediate between the beneficiaries and services that INTERSOS Hellas accompanies beneficiaries to.
• Accompany beneficiaries in public services
• Assume the duty of protecting confidential information about the beneficiaries to ensure every person’s confidentiality and privacy is respected.
• Provide feedback to and recommendations on interactions with beneficiaries
• Contribute to the creation of information material and the translation of relevant documentation

Duties and tasks

• Performs the info-sessions with the support of the Outreach Integration Officer, in the Hotels, Open Accommodation Centers, and Integration Learning Centers.
• Assist in the implementation of any activity connected to the project at hand where liaison with beneficiaries is concerned.
• Contribute to the creation of information material and the translation of relevant documentation
• Provide feedback and recommendations on interactions with beneficiaries.
• Commit to the implementation of activities per schedule provided by the Cultural Mediators Team Leader
• Translate and mediate between the beneficiaries and other project staff
• Support in the registration and welcoming of beneficiaries.

Past experience and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written knowledge of French.
• English / Greek: good verbal skills (required) and good written skills (required).
• Arabic: will be considered an asset
• Professional or volunteer experience in a related position
• Previous experience with local or international NGOs will be considered an asset
• Good computer literacy
• Training or courses in GBV will be considered an asset

Monitoring and Reporting

Provide regular progress reports to the Project Officer and other focal points where required

To provide on a weekly basis the updated requirements to the Project Officer

Perform any other tasks as may be requested or required by the job

HOW TO APPLY

If you wish to apply for the above position, please submit your CV along with a Cover Letter in English quoting reference code “Cultural Mediator Farsi” in the subject line of the e-mail at: jobs@intersos.gr. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview appointment. Order or priority will be held and the identification of the candidate could take place before the vacancy’s ending date.

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email & motivation letter where you saw this job posting.

Closing date: 22/09/2023