Education Manager
Role Summary
Join Lifting Hands International as an Education Manager to oversee informal education for refugees in Greece, starting in October 2026.
About the Organisation
Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a town located about an hour from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees & asylum seekers from the two local camps, providing regular aid distributions and psychosocial support from a community-led approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee an informal education program offering multiple levels of English and French classes for adults.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations and other program managers to support a diverse team of visiting and community volunteers in providing psychosocial support activities.
- Conduct inductions for new teachers and provide training and ongoing support in informal education and psychosocial support (PSS) through education.
- Teach language classes
- Lead the design, adaptation, and continuous improvement of curricula across all class levels.
- Manage registration and organize class schedules based on evolving community needs.
- Collect regular feedback and conduct community needs assessments to guide program development.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports outlining program activities and outcomes.
- Manage the education program’s allocated budget and ensure responsible use of resources.
- Oversee both physical and digital teaching materials, including the program’s library and related educational resources.
- Support and mentor community volunteers in lesson planning and teaching, promoting a community-led approach to the program.
- Explore and develop additional language classes (e.g.,Greek) based on community interest and demand.
- Coordinate with other NGOs and education-focused organizations across Greece to share resources, training, and best practices.
- Adapt the structure of the programme to the needs, context and capacity of the community and Center
- Communicate closely with the rest of the coordination team for volunteer scheduling
- Collaborate closely with other programmes eg FFS or A&R for Educational activities in other spaces
Minimum Requirements
- Experience in formal and/or informal education settings
- Experience teaching English
- Experience in curriculum design
- Previous humanitarian experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations
- Understanding of psychosocial support (PSS) through education and community-led approaches
- Proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Previous experience in leading and managing diverse teams
- Ability to handle safeguarding with professionalism and care
- Calm and professional demeanor, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability, Able to think quickly, respond effectively to changing situations, and plan ahead to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and organised manner.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a large, multicultural team
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Minimum commitment of six months
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of Greek / Arabic / Kurmanji / Farsi / French
- International Drivers License
- Potential to commit to the team for 6-12 months
Working Conditions
- Free shared accommodation
- Five-day work week with a full week break after every 6-8 weeks of work
- Monthly stipend (starting from 550 euros per month)
- Mental health counseling
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have relevant experience in education and curriculum design, although details on specific eligibility for international applicants are unclear.
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