Job Counselor

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. In response to the arrival of refugees in Greece in 2015, the IRC has been offering SMS, WASH and Protection services. Among others, through its child protection programs, the IRC has been offering individual support through case management to vulnerable children and their families, non-formal educational activities for children through Safe Healing and Learning Spaces and emergency accommodation and protection to unaccompanied children.

SCOPE OF WORK

Since 2017, IRC Hellas supports vulnerable youth refugee and host communities in Athens to access income generation through employment and self-employment services and skills-building activities, directly and in collaboration with partners. Building on this experience, IRC Hellas, with the support of UNHCR and in partnership with the Municipality of Thessaloniki, is implementing the Youth Empowerment and Self-Reliance project for the third year to promote socio-economic equal access for vulnerable youth in Thessaloniki.

To support with the implementation of the project, IRC Hellas is recruiting a Job Counselor, to be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of employability activities, including service mapping, stakeholder engagement, job counseling and Job Readiness Trainings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organize needs assessment and service mapping activities related to employability and skills development programming for youth;
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities;
• Support the project implementation by designing, organizing and leading Job Readiness Trainings and information sessions for youth;
• Support the project implementation by providing individual employment support/job counseling for youth;
• Proactively working to identify issues related to clients’ participation and report them to the Project Manager.
• Ensuring relevant project data is accurately collected and updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Coordinate closely with the team to ensure effective implementation of the provided activities;
• Participate in regular team meetings;
• Ensure regular reporting from the projects is compiled and reports are submitted to the Senior Livelihoods Manager on a weekly/monthly basis;
• Any other task designated by the Project Manager as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS Degree in social sciences, education, project management, and/or related certification required. Master’s degree or additional certification in Job Counseling is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in training, employment support, counseling or project management, primarily in relation to refugee protection. NGO experience preferred.
• Strong interest in supporting refugees and vulnerable populations (experience supporting youth a plus)
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients and partners
• Good interpersonal and strong negotiation skills essential with experience in conflict resolution desirable
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong liaison and diplomatic skills
• Punctuality and attention to detail
• Computer skills, in particular Excel
• Fluency in both Greek and English is mandatory

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working hours: 9:00-17:00

Travel and other requirements: Occasionally to other areas of IRC programs in Greece.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with position.

Due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Compensation: (Pay Rate: €1,631/month). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.