Project Manager At Human Rights Legal Project

Vacancy Announcement

Project Manager

Location: Samos (Vathy), Greece

Position Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Board of Directors

Salary: 1,934 euro gross per month

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: 12-month contract

Organisational Context

The Human Rights Legal Project (HRLP) works to defend the dignity and fundamental rights of displaced people within the European Union, and at its borders, by providing legal assistance to individuals and affected communities, and by pursuing strategic action to hold responsible authorities and institutions to account.

HRLP was founded as a joint initiative of individual humanitarian workers in 2020, the primary intention being to focus on litigation and representation in cases of alleged human rights violations on behalf of asylum-seekers and refugees within the Greek asylum process, and the defence of people criminalised whilst migrating. Such cases may include, but are not limited to, denial of access to essential health care services, unlawful incarceration or with inadequate facilities, non-access to fair trial and police (or any public authority) brutality and misconduct, and cases of sexual abuse and violence.

As the organisation continues to expand and grow we are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to oversee and manage the field operations.

The candidate for this role must be willing to relocate to Samos and to support the work of the lawyers and the project. They must have extensive knowledge of EU and Greek migration and asylum processes, and most importantly, be passionate about human rights and justice.

Responsibilities

The candidate will work within the office based in Vathy Town, Samos. The Project Manager will work under the supervision of HRLP’s board of directors who are working remotely. Primary tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading HRLP, by being responsible for the overall management of the organisation, including operations, support (HR, finances, administration), organisational and strategic development, networking and representation;
• Managing and supervise the HRLP team, including staff and consultants;
• Ensuring a safe and thriving workplace, including progressively developing the policy framework to achieve this;
• Leading recruitment processes, including selection and interviewing of candidates, with support of the Board of Directors and the team if necessary;
• Managing the overall budget and the payroll system. In close cooperation with the Treasurer of the organisation, hold responsible for the financial sustainability of the project;
• Overseeing and coordinating the fundraising efforts of HRLP. Maintain good relations with existing donors, and inform them regularly on the project progress. Administration of grant portfolio, including applications, reconciliation, monitoring, reporting, closure, and donor stewardship;
• Responsibility for the management of administrative and logistics tasks;
• Conducting continuous risk assessments concerning the operations of HRLP and potential repercussions on the organisation and its staff;
• In cooperation with the Board of Directors, initiating and supervising the organisational development of HRLP, including policy, structural and organisational developments;
• Maintain a data record and case management system;
• Maintaining and expanding the existing network of HRLP; develop new partnerships and nurture existing ones;
• Developing and implementing an advocacy strategy for the organisation;
• Overseeing and ensuring the strategic alignment of the work of the communication department;
• Ensuring that all legal cases taken on by the team fit within the mandate of the project, and in cases of exception, submit proposals to the advisory group. Ensure that the representation of individuals, by contracted staff, in private cases does not conflict with the interest of HRLP;

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• The right to live and work, without restriction, in Greece.
• Fluent English language skills;
• Experience in project management and strategic planning; Initial professional experience working within human rights,the migration sector or an NGO.
• As above but within a Greek context;
• Awareness of ethical guidelines for the humanitarian field, including GDPR and safeguarding best practices;
• Dedication to the pursuit of justice and due process in the field of migration;
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and highly challenging environment, which may necessitate out-of-work hours.
• Dedication to the pursuit of justice and due process in the field of migration;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, 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 process large volumes of complex information, and condense it into concise summaries;
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to work and manage autonomously;

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant academic qualification (Honours Bachelor Level) in law, human rights law, project management, or any other relevant study.
• Proficiency in one other language (e.g. French, Farsi, Arabic). Greek language skills will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Long term commitment to the project.

Compensations and Benefits

• 1,934 euro gross per month.
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Monthly mental health and wellbeing financial support
• Annual travel compensation