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DRC Volunteer (Arabic and Farsi speakers)

Greece

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Greece
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40 countries around the world.

 

DRC’s mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of immediate suffering among people affected by conflict, Safeguarding, restoration and development of livelihoods, and, Institutional and organizational change that contributes to protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.

 

Background

DRC has been operating in Greece since December 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 strives to be one of the leading displacement focused INGOs in Greece in terms of relevance, impact and quality, primarily through an integrated site management approach in support to the relevant Greek authorities, comprising protection activities and the provision of services and assistance to meet the basic needs of the population hosted on the emergency reception sites.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Overall support to the implementation of DRC activities in the emergency reception sites
  • Support with CWC and community mobilization activities, through interpretation and facilitation of focus group discussions
  • Support with organizing and conducting food and non-food items distributions
  • Support warehouse management activities as required
  • Support site management activities related to population verification and profiling
  • As necessary, supervise and provide guidance to external volunteers

 

Collaboration and support:

  • Report any major issues to the Volunteer Coordinator
  • Collaborate with DRC colleagues to resolve problems and issues as they arise
  • Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct throughout activity implementation
  • Any other tasks assigned by Site Management to support DRC’s activities

 

Reporting Arrangements

The position is supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator (VC). 

 

Personal Specifications

  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Other relevant language skills (Arabic, Farsi) are required
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Well developed work ethic and ability to lead by example
  • Ability to perform well under challenging circumstances
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross cultural environment
  • Adaptable and willing to work shifts, including night shift
  • Experience working with refugees and migrants in Europe is an added advantaged

 

Terms and Conditions 

This position is an A18 DRC intern/volunteer (A21 in the new April DRC ToE). DRC volunteers are requested for a period of two months with potential to extend based on performance and DRC requirements.  DRC volunteer terms can be found in the Global Expat terms and conditions found on www.drc.dk.  DRC volunteers are entitled to their flight home, medical insurance, accommodation and transport to and from the work site.

 

General

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html

 
We are screening applications on a rolling basis and DRC reserves the right to interview and select candidates before deadline.
This vacancy is now closed.
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