Ηandyman

Introduction

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 8,000 employees and also 8,000 volunteers, while managing a turnover of over 400 million Euro. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and has been ranked the 3rd best NGO in the world in 2018 (for the six consecutive years, the organization is among the top five of the NGO Advisor Annual List).

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

1.Background

The Danish Refugee Council initiated its activities in the island of Lesvos in November 2015 due to the unprecedented influx of asylum seekers. Following new political developments and displacement dynamics in early 2016, DRC expanded its activities to the mainland to support the people living in several sites across the country. With offices in Athens, Larissa and Thessaloniki, it currently implements a wide range of activities, including Site Management Support, legal assistance, identification of individual needs and protection of highly vulnerable persons, access to services within and outside the hosting sites through cultural mediation, and non-formal education. DRC works closely with the refugee communities, the Greek authorities and other humanitarian actors to ensure a protective environment for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.  

2.Purpose

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its operation in the North as Handyman. Under the supervision of the Site operations Officer and in close collaboration with other DRC field units, the Handyman will be responsible for the maintenance and small-scale repairs of the in appointed sites under DRC’s area of responsibility.

3.Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Small-scale repairs to non-structural elements of prefabricated or wooden houses and small-scale construction works to buildings.
• Small-scale repairs and upgrades to prefabricated or wooden houses or buildings without the use of chemical substances in spray form that require special equipment.
• Small repairs and replacements of ready-made parts of wooden furniture.
• Assembling of small wooden furniture with the use of hand tools
• Replacements for single or double glazing, locks-grips and PVC floor sheets.
• Opening locks / padlocks.
• Installation and repair of plasterboard with metal frame.
• Repair of wooden floors, ceilings and walls which includes replacement and support of rotten parts (planks or sheets) with new ones.
• Formation of aluminum and generally small metallic frames and structures, without the use of welding, for the placement of mosquito net in windows, shaders, outdoor info boards, fences and door repairs.
• Repair of aluminum and wooden openings and frames, without the use of welding.
• Special installation of locks requiring the formation of aluminum frames.
• Small scale removing and replacing of roof tiles.
• Small scale coloring.
• Use of power hand tools and battery hand tools (drill bit, wheel, jigsaw, impact drill, metal saw, sander for wood) using personal protectors measure
• Any other tasks assigned by the Site Operations Officer to support DRC’s response (on request perform any other additional duties assigned by the line manager to allow the DRC North programme to function optimally)

4.Required Qualifications

• Technical school diploma or higher in a relevant field would be an advantage
• Good verbal and written Greek skills; Working knowledge of English is an added advantage
• At least 2 years of previous working experience in a related field (experience in the NGO sector under the Greek context would be highly evaluated)
• Driving license would be an advantage
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems

5.Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity

6.Terms & Conditions

• The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law (this is a national position)
• 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

7.Application Process

Are you 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. DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot systemically sponsor non-EU citizen or non-Greek resident for all the steps of legal process to get a work permit and/or a residency permit in Greece.

Applications close on 6 February 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.