Become a Drop of hope in an ocean of need!
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
We are currently seeking a motivated individual for the position of Field Coordinator who will be responsible for the overall operations in Crete 💧
The Field Coordinator is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, strong volunteer management, and effective project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site & Operations Management
-
Oversee A Drop in the Ocean’s operations at the Crete location.
-
Coordinate and support volunteers on site, ensuring appropriate placement and daily supervision.
-
Implement the regional strategy based on the current geopolitical and humanitarian context, following approval by the Executive Director.
-
Maintain strong partnerships and working relationships with other humanitarian actors and local stakeholders.
-
Mobilize and manage material and financial resources needed for effective program delivery, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
-
Supervise staff and volunteer teams, including inductions, follow-ups, exit meetings, and pre-arrival communication (in collaboration with HR).
-
Ensure effective management of the Logistics Coordinator (LC), including performance reviews.
-
Monitor the humanitarian context and needs; propose and lead assessments and new interventions in coordination with the Head of Programs.
-
Participate in mission-wide strategy development.
-
Identify fundraising opportunities and support relevant grant applications with the Executive Director.
-
Contribute to the organization’s visibility through location-based updates on social media.
-
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment and donations belonging to the organization on site.
2. Project Management Responsibilities
-
Conduct networking to build collaborations with key actors, partners, and potential donors.
-
Identify partners, collaborators, and donors for project development on site.
-
Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers in their project-related tasks.
-
Facilitate weekly team meetings with volunteers and staff.
Competence and qualifications:
-
Master’s degree in relevant field
-
6 months minimum as an experienced project/operations manager
-
Leadership skills and experience from leading multicultural teams
-
Proven ability to work in high paced and complex emergency environments
-
Good communication and interpersonal skills
-
Valid driver’s license in Greece
-
Experience with problem solving
-
Experience from humanitarian organizations, field work and volunteer management in particular
-
Fluent in Greek and English
The Field Coordinator will work full-time in Heraklio, Crete
Applications deadline: 06/06/2026, end of the working day
Starting date : As soon as possible
All Coordinators with A Drop in the Ocean, are travelling on their own responsibility. The successful candidate will be hired under a Greek contract for three (3) months with the possibility of extension. Applicants with a legal right to work in Greece will be considered for the position.
All field workers of the organisation must be above the age of 25 and have to provide with a valid police certificate. Insurance including travel and health is mandatory for all field workers travelling from abroad. If you live outside of Greece, you have to follow your country´s travel-advise.
Applications will be short listed on a regular basis and references will be requested before offering the position.
A Drop in the Ocean reserves the right to remove the vacancy if the position is filled before the above mentioned closing date.
*A Drop in the Ocean/ Stagona does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.*
- Department || Greece
- Coordinators Role || Field Coordinator
- Location || Crete
- Employment type || Full-time
Discover more from socialpolicy.gr
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
