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Educator

Central Greece

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Central Greece
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. 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.

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.

 

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

 

Purpose

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its Integration Learning Centers in Central Greece (Roving- Larissa/Trikala/Karditsa) as an Educator. Under the overall supervision of the Integration Learning Center Team Leader and with the technical guidance from Education Coordinator, the educator will be responsible for the implementation of the Education programme for youth and adults in Central Greece.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the managerial supervision of the Integration Learning Center Team Leader, the Educator will ensure that all education activities are of high quality, age appropriate and in line with students’ needs.

The main responsibilities include:

  • Implementation of non-formal education activities for youth (16-18) and adults, based on age, education background and individual needs.
  • Support life-skills trainings either through direct instruction or collaboration with other education staff.
  • Collaborate closely with cultural mediators to develop culturally appropriate educational activities.
  • Ensure that all non-formal education activities are of high quality, follow established curricula and address beneficiaries’ needs.
  • Ensure that relevant project data (attendance lists, lesson plans) is accurately collected and updated on a daily and weekly basis, including breakdown of age and gender.
  • Evaluate objectively and regularly the beneficiaries’ attendance, performance and learning progress.
  • Contribute to the reinforcement of existing communication with persons of concern throughout DRC units and promoting the right to education.

In addition to the above, the Educator may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the Integration Learning Center Team Leader.

 

Required Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in (adult) Education and Teaching. Prior teaching experience with non-Greek speaking youth and adults 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.
  • Strong Computer skills.
  • Valid driving license will be considered an asset.

 

Required Skills & Qualities

  • Core Competencies of DRC:
    • Striving for excellence
    • Collaboration
    • Taking the lead
    • Communication
    • Demonstrating Integrity
  • Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
  • Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
  • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed
  • Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
  • Multi-tasking and organizational skills is a must, and a good sense of humor.

 

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 Central Greece and national terms and conditions apply

 

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 the 12th of July 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.      

    

This vacancy is now closed.
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