The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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. Since 2019, IRC Hellas implements an alternative care project for unaccompanied children and will now pilot this project to Greek born children and adults.
Job Overview: We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and motivation to join our team as a Job Counselor. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking employment and integration support. As a Job Counselor, you will be responsible for providing job counseling, coordinating trainings, and working together with key partners to ensure the successful implementation of our integration activities.
If you have passion for supporting others in their journey to employment and integration, we would love to hear from you. Join our world-class team at IRC and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve!
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Provide individual employment support and job counseling for clients, offering guidance and assistance throughout their job search journey.
•Design, organize, and lead Job Readiness Trainings and information sessions for youth, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the job market.
•Conduct needs assessments and service mapping activities to identify areas for employability and skills development programming.
•Collaborate with individuals and teams to promote effective delivery of our integration services.
•Proactively identify and report any issues related to clients’ participation, working closely with the Livelihoods Manager to address them.
•Accurately collect and update relevant project data on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring the detailed tracking of program outcomes.
•Maintain program files and database, ensuring that information is organized and easily accessible.
•Actively participate in team meetings and external meetings as requested, contributing your expertise and insights.
•Foster and nurture relationships with businesses and other relevant parties, actively supporting outreach initiatives and fostering productive partnerships.
•Create counseling material, such as presentations, handouts, and handbooks, tailored to the specific requirements of the role and project deliverables.
•Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment, working constructively within the team and taking initiative on new tasks.
Requirements:
•BA/BS Degree in social sciences, education, psychology, law, or a related field is required.
•Demonstrated responsiveness to queries and referrals, with the ability to effectively manage a varying workload.
•Exceptional ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, facilitating clear and concise interactions with clients and all involved parties.
•Proficiency in digital literacy, particularly in Excel, to effectively manage and analyze data.
•Punctuality and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and deliverables.
•Strong ability to meet targets and perform effectively in high-pressure situations, maintaining a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment.
•A degree and/or year-long (minimum) training in counseling/career counseling will be considered an asset.
•Experience working with refugees and vulnerable groups of people will be considered an asset.
•Fluency in both English and Greek, both spoken and written, is required.
•Good knowledge of French will be considered an asset, further enhancing your ability to support a diverse group of individuals.
•Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Greece
•Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Working Environment:
•In-person 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
•Occasionally, there may be a need to travel to other areas of IRC programs within Athens, allowing for exposure to different contexts and experiences.
Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.