• Responsible for the overall implementation of two child protection projects (“Semi-Independent Living model of care for children and young adults living in institutional care” and a capacity building program for public sector educators and child protection professionals)• Representing IRC in the Task Force who drafted the legal framework and Standard Operating Procedures of the pilot “Semi-Independent Living model of care for children and young adults living in institutional… Show more • Responsible for the overall implementation of two child protection projects (“Semi-Independent Living model of care for children and young adults living in institutional care” and a capacity building program for public sector educators and child protection professionals)• Representing IRC in the Task Force who drafted the legal framework and Standard Operating Procedures of the pilot “Semi-Independent Living model of care for children and young adults living in institutional care”• Providing technical support to the project teams and ensure that all project activities are conducted in accordance with international best practices and policies• Recruiting, training, guiding, and ensuring ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff in child protection and project management skills• Responsible for all phases of the project management cycle in close collaboration with the departments of Financial Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Communication/Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure effective monitoring of the projects at all levels• Acting as focal point for other actors involved in the two projects, namely Terre des Hommes, IRC Italy, Municipality of Milan, UNICEF, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Centre for Social Welfare of Attica, childcare institutions, Institute of Child Health, and representing the IRC in relevant meetings• Ensuring high quality and timely reports on activities, indicators and achievements of the two projects• Drafting concept notes and contributing to project proposals related to child protection and support of young adults. Show less

• Planned and overseeing emergency programme which foresaw the operation of three Transit Hubs (located in Kozani, Konitsa, and Ioannina) hosting 175 unaccompanied children, in collaboration with IOM and the Special Secretary for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors. This included regular field monitoring visits in all project locations• Coordinated and guided a team composed of 102 staff members, with the aim of providing safe housing, psychosocial support and case management, legal… Show more • Planned and overseeing emergency programme which foresaw the operation of three Transit Hubs (located in Kozani, Konitsa, and Ioannina) hosting 175 unaccompanied children, in collaboration with IOM and the Special Secretary for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors. This included regular field monitoring visits in all project locations• Coordinated and guided a team composed of 102 staff members, with the aim of providing safe housing, psychosocial support and case management, legal counselling and representation, educational (informal) and recreational activities, interpretation and cultural mediation, provision of clothing and personal hygiene items, health promotion counselling and first screening• Cooperated with other actors involved in the programme, namely the Special Secretary for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors, IOM, UNHCR, EASO, METAdrasi and the relevant Public Prosecutors• Cooperated with the Finance department, HR, Procurement, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation departments to ensure the effective monitoring of the programme at all levels• Coordinated and participated in trainings on Child Protection, professional ethics, Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse• Led the negotiation process with IOM, in collaboration with the General Manager• Prepared and ensured the timely submission of reporting documentation. Show less

• Coordinated and guided Project Managers (Child Protection and Female Friendly Spaces in 15 mainland open accommodation sites, Accommodation Scheme for asylum seekers-ESTIA, HELIOS, Solidarity Centers, and other EU projects)• Prepared, in cooperation with other partners, and submitted proposals for new projects [EEA Grants, AMIF (EU and under the national envelope), Erasmus+, OSF]• Grant Management of the Active Citizens Fund programme (EEA Grants) as Fund Operator, in collaboration… Show more • Coordinated and guided Project Managers (Child Protection and Female Friendly Spaces in 15 mainland open accommodation sites, Accommodation Scheme for asylum seekers-ESTIA, HELIOS, Solidarity Centers, and other EU projects)• Prepared, in cooperation with other partners, and submitted proposals for new projects [EEA Grants, AMIF (EU and under the national envelope), Erasmus+, OSF]• Grant Management of the Active Citizens Fund programme (EEA Grants) as Fund Operator, in collaboration with Bodossaki Foundation. Responsible for the call “Increased Support for Human Rights”• Cooperation with the General Manager for the strategic planning of the association• Prepared monthly consolidated reports regarding the department’s operation, including suggestions for next steps• Represented the association in annual audits by external auditors, and in quarterly verification/monitoring visits by donors’ representatives. Show less

• Preparation and submission of all annexes required in the context of UNHCR Partnership Agreements, including the compiled Project Description, Work Plan of projects’ activities, Personnel List, Budget, Instalment Plan• Preparation and submission of all the reporting documentation required in the framework of the Agreements with UNHCR, including monthly and quarterly reports, financial reports and statistical outcomes in compliance with the partners’ standards• Participation in annual… Show more • Preparation and submission of all annexes required in the context of UNHCR Partnership Agreements, including the compiled Project Description, Work Plan of projects’ activities, Personnel List, Budget, Instalment Plan• Preparation and submission of all the reporting documentation required in the framework of the Agreements with UNHCR, including monthly and quarterly reports, financial reports and statistical outcomes in compliance with the partners’ standards• Participation in annual audit exercises by external auditors and verification visits by UNHCR Project Control Unit• Participation in Field Performance Monitoring Visits to project locations along with UNHCR Programme Unit staff in order to jointly review the implementation of the projects • Cooperation with the Finance team for the monitoring of budget absorption and submission of proposals to UNHCR for budget reallocations• Overseeing the progress of operation in cooperation with the respective departments’ Project Managers (Interpretation Services, Child Protection, Legal Aid)• Writing of high quality grant proposals both in Greek and English in cooperation with the Fundraising department for a wide range of METAdrasi’s activities (Interpretation services, Guardianship Network, Foster Family scheme, Accommodation Facilities for Unaccompanied Minors, Certification of Victims of Torture) • Communication and participation in meetings with other actors regarding the provision of interpretation services in the asylum context (e.g. EASO)• Provision of training sessions for the users of interpretation services (Asylum Service case workers, UNHCR staff, Municipalities’ staff, other NGOs’ staff) in line with international standards and METAdrasi/UNHCR Code of Ethics• Focal point for ENPSIT (European Network for Public Service Interpreting and Translation) • Presentation of METAdrasi’s activities to groups of foreign volunteers Show less

 Problem solving with regard to interpretation services and the International Code of Conduct of Interpreters in relation to the Asylum Office and the Police. Drafting of monthly reports reflecting data on provision of interpretation services provided and upon observation of the detention center’s operation. These reports are submitted to UNHCR. Drafting and constant updating of SOPs on supervision of interpreters. Collection and follow up of needs in interpretation… Show more  Problem solving with regard to interpretation services and the International Code of Conduct of Interpreters in relation to the Asylum Office and the Police. Drafting of monthly reports reflecting data on provision of interpretation services provided and upon observation of the detention center’s operation. These reports are submitted to UNHCR. Drafting and constant updating of SOPs on supervision of interpreters. Collection and follow up of needs in interpretation services. Carrying out exams for new interpreter candidates performing simulation of the actual asylum procedures. Organizing missions to the first reception centers outside Athens to facilitate the communication between the newly arrived immigrants and the authorities. Show less