Project Director (f/m/d) (100%)
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Be Aware and Share as a Project Director in Ioannina, Greece, overseeing project management and supporting communities affected by displacement.
About the Organisation
Be Aware And Share (BAAS) is an independent non-profit organization that supports people affected by forced displacement and oppressed communities and stands against fortress Europe. Founded in 2015 in Switzerland, BAAS is primarily engaging in working with and for people on the move in Europe.
Currently, the organization is mainly focusing on its Community Center in Ioannina, Greece where a variety of services are offered. BAAS also carries out awareness-raising activities in Switzerland. All BAAS work is financed exclusively by donations.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide the strategic development of the project in alignment with the organization’s goals
- Handle all tasks related to the Greek legal entity and act as its representative
- Manage and support project team promoting a positive work environment
- Ensure sustainable human resource management, incl. recruitment processes
- Establish and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation systems as per donor requirements
- Conduct regular risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure the safety of operations for staff, participants, and the organization
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies and carry out regular policy reviews
- Assist in the preparation and management of the project budget, ensuring financial accountability and sustainability
- Act as Safeguarding Focal Point for incident management and compliance
- Build and maintain relationships with local and regional partners, stakeholders, and communities to enhance project effectiveness and outreach
- Manage all logistical aspects, including apartments, transportation and related resources
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the humanitarian or NGO sector
- Proven track record of managing projects effectively
- Strong understanding of logistics, budgeting, and compliance in non-profit operations
- Familiarity with data management and reporting systems
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Ideally knowledge of Greek legal entities or experience with legal entities in other contexts
- Knowledge of project cycle management, including project identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to work and manage autonomously, while also leading a team
- Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and highly challenging environment, which may necessitate out-of-work hours
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively in diverse cultural contexts
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining networks with local and international partners
- Flexibility, especially with regard to working hours, areas of responsibility and contextual changes
- Excellent written and spoken communication and editing skills (English required, Greek desirable, French, Arabic, Farsi are assets)
- Drivers license category B, manual transmission and willingness to drive in Greece
Working Conditions
- 1200 euro net per month
- 21 days annual leave (excl. Public holidays)
- Wide scope for independent work structure and participation in organizational development
- Access to diverse networks and partnerships
- Comprehensive training and introduction to the project and the organization
- The opportunity to take on a responsible position in a committed and dynamic team and to make a crucial contribution to the realization of the BAAS operations in Greece
Eligibility Criteria
The position requires a legal right to work in Greece, and applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.
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