Education Officer

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, nongovernmental 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. 

Background

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.

Purpose

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its office in Larissa (Central Greece) as an Education Officer. Under the day-to-day supervision of the Education Team Leader and with the technical guidance from Education Coordinator, the Education Officer will oversee daily operations of activities in Central Greece where DRC implements non-formal Education. S/he will coordinate the development and implementation of quality programs and activities providing on-going support to teachers, volunteers and those working with children and adults, and ensuring the child safeguarding and participation policies of DRC are strictly adhered to.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Support on the implementation and overseeing of Education project activities in Central Greece
• Contribute to Education project goals, objectives, detailed work plans, and relevant project implementation
• Support on the supervision of teachers, cultural mediators and possible volunteers within the Education program and for field delivery of high-quality program in line with the education objectives
• Provide administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes
• Conduct education need assessments, including planning and analysis, collect project data and support results-based planning, monitoring and evaluation results
• Collect and analyze education related data, keep up to date records of activity implementation progress, records of distributions and records of training activities
• Contribute to preparation of timely and high-quality progress reports, project reports, and donor reports
• Support teachers in development of non-formal education curriculum based on identified learner’s needs
• Coordinate joint events with children and adults from both communities, refugees and host, for community harmonization in close collaboration with the Education Team leader
• Supporting on planning and delivery of capacity building training for teachers
• Screen for and monitor protection needs and gaps in and around the Education facilities
• Report any potential protection issues/risks identified in the Education facilities to her/his supervisor
• Promote empathy, compassion and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural and learning diversity of students

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field required
• Excellent verbal and written English and Greek skills are required
• Minimum 2 years progressively responsible professional experience in Education programme design, administration, financial monitoring, and monitoring and evaluation activities
• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage
• High professional ethics
• Strong Computer skills

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in delivering trainings and/or mentoring/coaching teachers/facilitators in public and private schools, community centres, learning spaces etc.
• Experience in contributing to designing/revising and developing education training materials/ programmes for children, adults and teachers
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Ability to multitask and cope with multiple demands under tight deadlines

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 are must, and a good sense of humor

Terms and 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 Larisa (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 6th of December 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

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