Volunteer Physical Exercise Trainer
Southern Africa
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Southern Africa
- Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Closing Date: Closed
The Danish Refugee Council in Greece is looking for passionate,
creative and friendly physical exercise trainer
for the unique opportunity of
training women and teenagers in Rafina Site.
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian,
non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40
countries around the world.
DRC’s
mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC
Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of immediate suffering among
people affected by conflict, Safeguarding, restoration and development of
livelihoods, Institutional and organizational change that contributes to
protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict
Background
DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015,
providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring
dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos
island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens area, Larissa and
Thessaloniki in response to the changing context and the build-up of
refugee population on mainland Greece.
Purpose
We are looking for imaginative, creative, positive
and friendly people who know the big difference sports and sportsmanship can
have in a person’s life and can start as soon as possible.
The main
responsibilities include:
- Train participants
- Plan games
- Create and foster an environment that promotes sportsmanship.
- Work with DRC staff in acquiring all necessary materials for the activities.
Required
Qualifications
- Fluent in Farsi or Arabic is a strong advantage but does not eliminate any other Greek or English speaking candidate, since teenagers and women have been joining basic Greek and English classes for the last months.
- Strong communication skills
- Being patient
- Experience in physical exercise trainings
- You must be energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
- Previous experience working in a multicultural environment is a strong advantage.
- Previous work experience in a volunteer group or international organization is advantage.
- Able to commit for at least 2 months, minimum 6 hours per week.
Skills & Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, experienced in working with different groups, partners and nationalities
- Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic
General Regulations
The volunteer shall follow
DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including
the Code of Conduct, the Child Safeguarding Policies and the Humanitarian
Accountability Framework.
Application
Process
Interested? Then apply for
this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies
All applicants must send a
cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in
English.
Applications close on the 30th of June 2017.
Due to
the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who
matches the required profile before the above deadline.
This vacancy is now closed.
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