Overview
Provide support in coordinating project activities related to the provision of assistance and protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC) residing in shelters.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation and compliance of child protection policy.
- Assist with the coordination of protection activities.
- Propose, draft, and regularly update standard operating procedure (SOP) and other tools.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to Shelter Coordinators on protection-related issues.
- Conduct regular on-site monitoring visits and attend protection field meetings.
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly project reports and verification of supporting documentation.
- Maintain regular communication with counterpart donors, partners, and relevant Greek national authorities.
- Actively participate in recruitment processes; and provide support in training and monitoring of shelter staff.
- Bring to the attention of the Project Coordinator any possible setbacks and operational constraints. Propose solutions and provide support in addressing the challenges.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Minimum five years of related work experience in a humanitarian setting required.
- Progressive experience in coordination of protection activities, demonstrating a good understanding of international protection protocols.
- Experience working in a coordination and/or management role.
- Experience working in accommodation facility for migrants, particularly UMCs, is preferred.
- Experience working with national-funded projects an advantage.
- Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and stakeholders, working in international organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization.
Qualifications
- University degree in Humanities, Psychosocial Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Master’s degree in above fields is an advantage.
- Training in one or more of below subjects an advantage: child protection; the protection of unaccompanied minors; vulnerability management; the reception of applicants for international protection; the integration of recognized beneficiaries of international protection.
