Project Officer – Apartment Outreach at Catholic Relief Services

Job Title: Project Officer – Apartment Outreach **

Department: Programming

Reports To: Senior Project Officer for Accommodation and Capacity Building

Country/Location: Greece /Athens CRS Background**

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary

As a member of the Apartment Outreach project team, you will facilitate the achievement of the Helios project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities. A key component of this project is the identification of independent accommodation and the creation of linkages with beneficiaries and landlords/real estate agents. In this role you will be promoting the program and conducting outreach at neighborhood level, besides engaging with landlords and real estate agents. Your work will ensure that the tasks for which you are

responsible apply best practices and constantly work towards improving the impact of its benefits to

those we serve.

Job Responsibilities:

General

· Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

· Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.

· Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising good practices.

Apartment Outreach Job Responsibilities

· Engage apartment owners and real estate agents within Greece to participate in apartment renting program using key messages, scripts, and multimedia promotion material.

· Effectively manage owner / real estate agent data management system and website for outreach and report any inconsistencies or gaps.

· Verify apartments physically based on project minimal standards for project participants.

· Proactively engage and strengthen partnerships with Caritas Hellas and Caritas Athens team through regular communication.

· Provide guidance and technical support/orientation to implementing partner staff.

· Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements.

· Carry out other duties as assigned and depending on project needs.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Engineering would

be a plus. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

· Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project implementation, ideally in the field of urban

housing.

· Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and strengthening community

Partnerships.

· Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.

· Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); hands-on experience with basic data management.

· Experience in graphic design will be considered an asset.

Personal skills

· Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders.

· Ability to contribute to written reports.

· Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

· Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

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Required Languages: Greek and English.

Travel Required: 30%

Valid driving license

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: None.

Internal: Programming Team**.**

External: Caritas Hellas, Caritas Athens, HELIOS implementing partners, network of stakeholders.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Trusting Relationships
• Professional Growth
• Partnership
• Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; CRS is always looking for qualified, diverse and compelling candidates to join our agency and support our great work.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed, and CRS reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.