Cultural Mediator Kurmanji, Sorani or Farsi

Project: IOM - "Hellenic Integration Support for Beneficiaries of International Protection - HELIOS" – EU Agreement: HOME/2019/AMIF/AG/EMAS/0092 

Reports to: Project Officer, Shelter Officer

• 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 to and recommendations on interactions with beneficiaries.

• 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 are per scheduling provided by the Project Officer

• Translate and mediate between the beneficiaries and other project staff

• Support in the registration and welcoming of beneficiaries.

• Provide feedback to and recommendations on interactions with beneficiaries

• Contribute to the creation of information material and the translation of relevant documentation

Reporting Requirements

As per main duties outlined above the Cultural Mediator will:

- Attend weekly/biweekly meetings together with other Colleagues
- Attend General Meetings

As per required the Cultural Mediator should be copied in relation to
 General Team issues
 General sector issues

Past Experience and Skills:

-Native speaker of at least one of the following languages: Sorani, Kurmanji or Farsi

- Excellent command in either Greek or English (both written and verbal)

- At least one year working experience in a related field; previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage

- University degree will be considered as an asset

- Basic Computer skills

- High professional ethic

- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment

- Multi-tasking and organizational skills

How to apply:

If you wish to apply for the above position, please submit your CV along with a Cover Letter in English until the 7th of January. All CVs will be evaluated by our HR Department with absolute discretion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview appointment. Order or priority will be held and the identification of candidate could take place before vacancy's ending date.