We are looking to recruit a Youth Programme Coordinator, for a minimum commitment of 6 months, to manage our Youth Programme. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!

In this role, you would be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in the sites in which we're operating in the Epirus region of Northern Greece.

The programme usually consists of English classes, thematic and social and emotional learning workshops and excursions. The programme engages children between the ages of 8 and 16.

For this role, you would initially work as a Youth Programme team member so that you could develop an understanding of the programme, the people involved, and the organisation as a whole.

Your role would include:

Coordinating, delegating, and managing a team of 2-5 team members in the daily operations of the Youth Programme
Directly supervising and supporting team members, providing feedback to ensure the quality of the programme remains high
Delivering effective inductions to transfer key skills/knowledge to team members
Developing the current programme in coordination with the Education Manager and Youth Programme team members
Assessing the impact and effectiveness of the programme in line with its objectives
Planning and delivering effective and dynamic educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based curriculum
Training new team members in appropriate behavioural management techniques
Capturing data and compiling evaluation reports on the programme
You should be able to:

Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively
Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently
Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
Oversee the delivery of programme activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
Communicate in English, both written and orally
Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
Understand what is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts
Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with children specifically in the refugee context
Experience in leadership roles and have knowledge in how to effectively manage a team
Knowledge of pedagogical tools and programmes suitable to children in the refugee context
What do we offer?

A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow; investing in personal and professional development.
Accommodation in a shared house
Transportation to/from work
After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund

Please send the following:

Your CV
Your cover letter
Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)
In your mail, please:

Put “Youth Programme Coordinator” as the subject line
Specify the dates you would be available (starting date and length)
At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to