INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian aid organization that works all over the world to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts or living conditions of extreme exclusion. INTERSOS actions are based on solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people, and respect of diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable segments of the population. INTERSOS has operated in Northern Greece since March 2016.
The Office Headquarters are in Thessaloniki and there are operations in the Ioannina Prefecture. If you are searching for a challenging and exciting new opportunity in the non-profit sector, have or are seeking to gain experience working with refugees, and have an excellent level of Greek or English, then keep reading!
We are currently seeking to fill the following 2 (two) vacancies in Ioannina:
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1 (one) Arabic Cultural Mediator and
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1 (one) Kurmanji Cultural Mediator
As a Cultural Mediator, he/she is directly involved in the implementation of the Communicating with Communities (CWC) strategy of INTERSOS in Greece. As an expert in at least 2 language groups, the person is responsible primarily for translating and where necessary/possible, offering cultural mediation support. INTERSOS sees this role as a key part of mainstreaming community-based responses, engaging refugees and migrants, and providing culturally sensitive services to hosted refugees and migrants in languages they understand.
Main tasks
• Assist in the implementation of any activity connected to the project where liaison with beneficiaries concerned.
• Commit to the implementation of activities specific to the agreed scheduling provided by the Communicating with Communities (CWC) Coordinator.
• Translate, interpret (and where necessary culturally mediate) between the beneficiaries and other project staff, or services that the beneficiary may be accompanied to.
• Interpret and assist in site / accommodation management related tasks.
• Commit to the protection of confidential information about the beneficiaries to ensure every person’s confidentiality and privacy is respected.
• Support in Communicating with Communities (CWC) and the implementation of feedback mechanisms, and other initiatives requested by beneficiaries or planned by INTERSOS.
• Support specific protection related activities such as case work, hospital support, protection information delivery.
• Provide feedback to and recommendations on interactions with beneficiaries. Monitoring and Reporting
• Provide regular progress reports to the CWC Coordinator and other focal points where required
• To provide on weekly basis the updated requirements to the CWC Coordinator
• Perform any other tasks as may be requested or required by the job
If you are interested in applying for a job in INTERSOS Hellas, please submit your CV and a Motivation Letter in English or Greek before Friday 23/11/2018. Applicants may be interviewed before this date so please send your documents as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.
• Please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and motivation letter in English or Greek.
• Only selected to be interviewed candidates will receive a response to their application.