Program Officer At Fenix Humanitarian Legal Aid

Fenix’s vision is that every person who has been forced to flee has real and dignified access to the right to asylum. Our mission consists of three interconnected Programs, aimed at positively impacting the cases of people who seek safety, other actors providing support to asylum seekers, and the Greek and European asylum systems at large. All our work is underpinned by our holistic philosophy, providing tools for empowerment with an integrated, trauma-informed and person-centred approach that considers the general well-being, needs, skills and hopes of individuals in their search for safety.

The Role

Fenix’s Program team is working in the background to ensure that we make the impact we are intending to make, that we are accountable to our service users and donors and to increase the organisation’s sustainability. The Program Officer will work across our three Programs to:

• Support the implementation of activities part of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Framework, such as designing and conducting surveys, analysing program data, identifying areas for improvement
• Share the impact of our work via our communication channels, including social media, newsletters and our website
• Support the drafting of quarterly impact reports and ensure timely reporting for ongoing grants
• Seek funding through grant applications as well as fundraising campaigns
• Assess training needs and source training for the teams
• Start date: 06/06/2023

Fenix prides itself for always adapting to the changing context and needs, and tasks may change during the time of the agreement.

What we are looking for

• A person who enjoys independent working, as well as being part of a team
• Excellent creative, communication, and organisation skills, with attention to detail
• A degree in a relevant field
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Experience with handling communication channels
• Experience in fundraising strategies, grant writing and reporting
• Strong professional ethics
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple tasks
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Good spoken command of French, Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Somali or Greek are a strong asset
• Good computer skills (excel, canva, Google analytics, webflow, AirTable)

We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What we offer

• Being part of a team of professionals committed to justice
• Working directly with our Head of Programs
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to mental health resources
• One year agreement
• Housing and Living allowance

Safeguarding Commitment

Fenix is committed to conducting our work with a high level of professionalism and ethical standards. Protecting the communities we work with and our staff from any deliberate or accidental harm is our highest priority. Fenix expects all staff to share this safeguarding commitment by following our Code of Conduct and Policies and attending safeguarding training.