Teacher-National Contract

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe : we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. 

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

 

DRC has been operating in Greece since November 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, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.  

 

Under the overall supervision of the Education Officer and with the technical guidance from Education Coordinator and the Education Advisor, the Teachers will be responsible for implementation of the Education programme for migrant and refugee children, youth and adults accommodated in  reception site(s) in North Greece . Furthermore, the Teachers will ensure that all education activities are of high quality, age appropriate and in line with children, youth and adults needs. 

 

Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the following:  

• Implement non-formal education activities (Greek language, basic numeracy, literacy, science) for school age children (6 to 15), adolescents and youth (16-18) and adults 

• Plan and adopt educational activities based on age, knowledge and individual needs of children, adolescents and youth and adults 

• Form educational groups and develop schedule making sure is in line with needs of site population, children and youth, and in agreement with the relevant authorities and site management 

• Ensure that data (attendance lists, lesson plans) is accurately collected and updated on a weekly and monthly basis divided by age and gender 

• Plan and coordinate distribution of teaching and learning material including stationeries and school kits 

• Provide information and advice beneficiaries on existing education program 

• Contribute to the continuous advocacy for increased communications with persons of concern throughout DRC units and promoting the right to education for all children 

• Other tasks as required by the Education Officer to support implementation of DRC’s education programme.  

 

• At least three years of experience in education and teaching. Prior teaching experience with non-Greek speaking children and adolescents is an asset 

• University degree in education or related filed required 

• Excellent verbal and written English and Greek skills are required 

• Effective classroom management skills 

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage 

• High professional ethics 

• Working knowledge of English is an added advantage 

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage 

• Computer skills 

• High professional ethics. 

 

 

• Ability to work with children with different cultural background, different language and special needs 

• Strong commitment to teamwork 

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment 

• We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age. 

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities 

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle 

• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others 

• Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines 

• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required.  

 

The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be   provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).   

DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.   

The position will be based in the broader area of Thessaloniki (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.  

 

 

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework 

• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization 

• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period 

• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization 

• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request. 

 

 

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 28th of March 2018.