Second Tree is a community-led, volunteer-run, grassroots NGO that supports, teaches and learns with refugees across Northern Greece. We are looking for a new Youth Program Coordinator for our Scouts Program based in Ioannina.
In this role, you’ll be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in two refugee camps: Katsikas and Agia Eleni.
The program consists of English language classes, educational workshops and excursions outside of the camp. It aims to develop the core values of teamwork, responsibility, kindness and focus in its participants, through structured, participatory activities. The program engages around 50 children at each site, between the ages of 8 and 17, the majority of whom are from Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.
Role description
You will…
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Coordinate, delegate, and manage a team of 4-5 volunteers in the daily operations of the Scouts Program
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Develop current programming in coordination with the Programs Manager and project team member
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Assess impact and effectiveness of the program in line with its objectives
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Plan and deliver effective educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based, modular curriculum
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Ensure a high quality of program implementation, with the ability to provide behaviour management and safeguarding training to new volunteers
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Directly supervise and support project team to ensure effective inductions and transfer of key skills/knowledge take place between short term team members
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Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders
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Represent Second Tree in relevant external meetings with international actors (UNHCR, IOM, ASB, Intersos, TDH) or local authorities (municipality, army, police, etc)
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Capture and compile relevant M&E on the program
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Conduct interviews with volunteer candidates
Skills
You are able to. . .
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Oversee the delivery of program activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
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Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
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Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
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Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key
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Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
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Instil the values above in the people that work with you
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Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met
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Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
Knowledge
You understand…
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What is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts
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Essential background of the refugee crisis and its impact
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Essential behaviour management techniques which can be employed effectively with children and young people
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Your own personal leadership skills/profile and how to effectively manage a team
We offer
– Accommodation in a shared house.
– Transportation to/from work.
– After completion of a three month trial, small monthly expenses refund.
How to Apply
Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at the email provided below.
1) Your CV
2) Your cover letter
3) Copy of your teaching qualifications (If applicable)
In your mail, please:
4) Put “Youth Program Coordinator Candidate CharityJob” as the subject line
5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)
6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to
If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.
Legal Internship
The Equal Rights Trust is seeking to recruit a legal intern to gain professional experience in an international human rights NGO. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates and/or postgraduate students, with an interest in human rights and combating discrimination, to contribute to the implementation of the Trust’s projects around the world through providing support with legal research, report editorial, advocacy, communications, fundraising and logistics.
The internship is offered for a period of three months. Interns may apply for a needs-based grant of up to £3,090 to enable them to meet their living costs during this period. Candidates should be available to start the internship in mid-September 2019. To benefit from the internship, we recommend that interns are available for a minimum of three days per week. The internship is based at our office in London.
Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in a wide range of aspects of the Equal Rights Trust’s work, including:
- Undertaking legal research on a range of issues relating to equality and non-discrimination;
- Assisting with the publication of reports on equality and non-discrimination, including the Trust’s country report series and its thematic reports;
- Assisting with the organisation of training workshops for human rights defenders and civil society organisations outside the UK, including preparing workshop materials; assisting with travel and other logistics; and conducting monitoring and evaluation of the impact of workshops.
- Sourcing and evaluating advocacy opportunities, and assisting with the drafting of advocacy submissions;
- Assisting with fundraising applications, including conducting background research;
- Researching, writing and editing content for the Trust’s website;
- Supporting the organisation of events, such as the launch of publications; and
- Providing additional support to the Trust’s team as and when needed.
The position is intended as a learning experience: at the end of the internship, you will have gained a wide variety of skills and techniques essential to working in an international human rights organisation and will have developed an understanding of key elements of human rights project design and implementation.
Skills and Experience Required
Candidates most likely to benefit from the internship will have:
- A graduate or postgraduate level education, preferably in law;
- Demonstrable knowledge of international human rights law and/or equality law;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Ability to produce written material in a clear, coherent and persuasive manner;
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Fluency in major languages other than English – in particular Russian, Arabic, Chinese or Spanish.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13 September 2019. However, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we therefore strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Short-listed applicants will be invited to complete a short, written exercise, and if further short-listed, for an interview. Due the high number of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Legal Internship
The Equal Rights Trust is seeking to recruit a legal intern to gain professional experience in an international human rights NGO. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates and/or postgraduate students, with an interest in human rights and combating discrimination, to contribute to the implementation of the Trust’s projects around the world through providing support with legal research, report editorial, advocacy, communications, fundraising and logistics.
The internship is offered for a period of three months. Interns may apply for a needs-based grant of up to £3,090 to enable them to meet their living costs during this period. Candidates should be available to start the internship in mid-September 2019. To benefit from the internship, we recommend that interns are available for a minimum of three days per week. The internship is based at our office in London.
Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in a wide range of aspects of the Equal Rights Trust’s work, including:
- Undertaking legal research on a range of issues relating to equality and non-discrimination;
- Assisting with the publication of reports on equality and non-discrimination, including the Trust’s country report series and its thematic reports;
- Assisting with the organisation of training workshops for human rights defenders and civil society organisations outside the UK, including preparing workshop materials; assisting with travel and other logistics; and conducting monitoring and evaluation of the impact of workshops.
- Sourcing and evaluating advocacy opportunities, and assisting with the drafting of advocacy submissions;
- Assisting with fundraising applications, including conducting background research;
- Researching, writing and editing content for the Trust’s website;
- Supporting the organisation of events, such as the launch of publications; and
- Providing additional support to the Trust’s team as and when needed.
The position is intended as a learning experience: at the end of the internship, you will have gained a wide variety of skills and techniques essential to working in an international human rights organisation and will have developed an understanding of key elements of human rights project design and implementation.
Skills and Experience Required
Candidates most likely to benefit from the internship will have:
- A graduate or postgraduate level education, preferably in law;
- Demonstrable knowledge of international human rights law and/or equality law;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Ability to produce written material in a clear, coherent and persuasive manner;
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Fluency in major languages other than English – in particular Russian, Arabic, Chinese or Spanish.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13 September 2019. However, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we therefore strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Short-listed applicants will be invited to complete a short, written exercise, and if further short-listed, for an interview. Due the high number of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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ABOUT WATERSHED
The Watershed Foundation is a grassroots NGO that focuses on providing and improving WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) facilities and shelter for vulnerable, displaced people. Since Autumn 2017, we’ve been concentrating on improving the WASH facilities inside Moria camp, Lesvos.
In that time, our primary focus has been upgrading and maintaining the toilets and showers in the camp. Upon our arrival in November 2017, only a handful were working, but our efforts to upgrade and maintain the facilities have made a real improvement to the living conditions in camp. Most importantly, we have enabled the residents of Moria to have some level of privacy and dignity.
The situation is still far from perfect, with the population of Moria camp being several times over its capacity, the toilets and showers inside the camp are overused and things get broken every day. We need your help, so we can continue our vital project, and work towards making Moria more liveable for the thousands of people residing there.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our team’s principal focus in Moria is the maintenance of the existing facilities. This means doing daily rounds, checking and servicing every shower, tap, sink and toilet in the camp. It is not the most glamorous job, but it is absolutely essential, as we aim to keep everything in working order to provide decent and dignified sanitation for the residents.
We are also looking for skilled technicians, with experience in plumbing, carpentry, building or electrical work, or other such like trades. We need volunteers with expertise in order to continue our construction projects, which work on maximising and upgrading WASH spaces.
In Moria, no two days are the same and there is always something to keep the Watershed team busy!
REQUIREMENTS (ESSENTIAL)
- At least 20 years old.
- Some practical experience, skills or qualifications.
- Flexible, motivated and willing to get your hands dirty!
- Can commit for one month minimum.
REQUIREMENTS (DESIRED)
- Holder of a valid driving license.
- Over 25 years old (for car insurance purposes).
- Is a qualified tradesperson; especially a plumber or WASH specialist.
- Can commit long-term (3 months +)
- Able to speak languages (French, Greek, Arabic etc…)
- Has prior experience working in similar environments.
Volunteers are expected to manage their own finances, including accommodation, during the first month, however free volunteer accommodation can be provided for those who intend to stay with the team long-term. This is reviewed case by case.
Currently we need volunteers for October 2019 onwards.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply below, a cover letter is not necessary, but sending your CV will help us determine if you have the relevant experience for our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a UK-based international charity working to protect and advance human rights across the world by helping to positively transform the lives of those brave people who have exercised a non-violent act of conscience for their and others’ human rights.
Purpose of the role:
This role has a broad remit and will provide valuable experience and knowledge as well as learning about Prisoners of Conscience (PoC) and our work. You will develop skills and experience in order to help build PoC's public profile and ability to raise much-needed funds.
You will be encouraged to use your initiative and creativity in your approach to this work.
Role reports to:
We are a small team of just four staff, with the support of several dedicated volunteers. Our volunteer will work closely with the Director and the Communications & Transformation Officer.
Working hours:
Hours/days are flexible but candidates would be expected to commit to a minimum of one day each week, for a minimum of three months.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Assist in reviewing and implementing our fundraising strategy, particularly with regard to individual and public funding.
- Bring your own expertise and ideas to bear on raising the public profile of PoC and introduce your fresh ideas into appeals and programmes.
- Support with planning and setting-up of events.
- Support relationships with existing donors and prospects; this may include assisting the team with mailings, updating information, researching topics, including case studies and communications.
Communications
- Keep an up to date digital file of case histories of prisoners of conscience, along with relevant, current human rights news stories.
- Help maintain our digital and online media presence; this may include posting regular tweets, Facebook posts and drafting news articles for the website.
- Draft press releases and arrange media connections.
- Establish a database of relevant media, PR and celebrity contacts.
- Collate & summarise user data for website and social media using google analytics.
General
- Develop an understanding of PoC's work in the sphere of human rights organisations around the world
- Provide administration support including correspondence, research, and campaign administration
- Abide by all policies, procedures and code of conduct
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Required:
- Qualification or experience in marketing/ communications/ PR
- Enthusiasm and ambition
- Proactivity, confidence and the ability to work effectively on own initiative
- Creativity in approach to tasks assigned
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Sound organisational skills and an ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
- Ability to collect and assess complex information using analytical research skills to identify key points, draw conclusions and present research in a clear and concise format
- Excellent digital skills to show initiative for on-line research
- Good understanding of social media’s potential for fundraising and awareness raising
- Excellent word processing skills – ability to use Word and Excel
Desirable:
- The position would suit a graduate in Marketing and/or Communications
- Experience of planning & executing a successful campaign using digital media
- Graphic Design
Further information:
- Based in our London office (close to Borough tube station, SE1)
- The office is open between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Flexible working may be required from time to time
- Travel and lunch costs are reimbursed up to a maximum of £15 per day. All expense claims must be supported by receipts.
PoC can offer you a general overview of:
- Human Rights work
- The various elements of the fundraising process including trusts and foundations, partnerships and individual donors
- Fundraising database skills
- Donor support
- Digital and online media skills
- Communications and marketing within a charity environment
- References for future employers
You can apply online for this position, by sending us your CV and covering letter.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for volunteer Board members with the following skills, matched with at least three years' experience. We aim to maintain a balanced combination of experience and expertise on the Board in order to deliver strong and effective governance, strategic development and decision-making. :
Organisational operations: (a) administrative, and (b) IT and systems
Fundraising - strategy and implementation
Human resources - volunteer and secondee management
Social media - use and maximisation
The Board member role requires hands-on involvement at this stage of our development, as we have limited paid for resources. Every Board member must have a commitment to the organisation and its objectives in the field of assisted dying, alongside strategic vision, good, independent judgment and an ability to think creatively. A key factor is that you can devote the necessary time and effort to your duties as a Board member and have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and possible liabilities that go with it. You will have a constructive approach that means you can work effectively as a member of a team as well as being willing to speak your mind when appropriate.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.