Job title: Interpreter – Cultural Mediator (French speaker)
Starting date: June 2021
Location: Thessaloniki (Center)
Duration of the program: 1 month (possibility of extension)
Type: Part time, (4h/day for 5 days)
Project background:
The Y.M.C.A. movement all over the world highlights a society model in which people’s relationships are characterized by solidarity, integrity, mutual respect and love. This is the model of society YMCA Thessaloniki promotes. Since 1921, YMCA Thessaloniki has contributed to crisis management in a human dimension, via programs and actions for the acquaintance and acceptance of cultures. Within the framework of the above, YMCA, in collaboration with the School of Modern Greek Language of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and with the Major Development Agency of Thessaloniki, undertakes the planning and implementation of a program entitled “Provision of Integration Courses for Beneficiaries of International Protection for the City of Thessaloniki “. The program consists on mandatory Greek language and Soft Skills courses for people under international protection. The program offers to the students the opportunity to bring their children – up to 7 years – providing a child care service. The YMCA is responsible for the organisation of the Child Care service.
Job Description:
The role of the Interpreter-Cultural Mediator is to provide interpretation services from French to Greek or English and vice versa. The selected interpreters will work closely with the project coordinator and assistant, but also with the Soft Skills teachers. Main responsibility is to support the program in whatever is related to their mother tongue. More specifically:
Main responsibilities:
- Translate and act as a cultural mediator whenever required in all the steps of the program.
- Keep records and complete all project documents required (attendance sheets, etc).
- Keep a tidy, clean and organized place.
- Participate in project meetings and foster teamwork
- Report to project coordinator/ assistant on a daily and weekly basis if required
- Participate in performance reviews when and if asked by management
- Adhere to Code of Conduct, policies and guidelines of the organization
- Respect human rights
Qualifications:
- Fluency in French language, both in written and spoken level
- Fluency in Greek OR English (in written and spoken)
- Residence and work permit in Greece
- 1 year of previous experience in relevant position
- Work experience in refugee population
- Fluent knowledge in a second language, especially Arabic, will be considered an asset
- Computer skills, ability to use phone applications
Skills:
- Teamwork
- Conflict management and problem solving
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Very good time management and organizational skills
To submit:
Email your application to: [email protected] & [email protected]
with subject: Job Title / Name.
All applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae with telephone and e-mail contacts.
UNTIL Wednesday, 25/08/2021
Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed.