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.
Fenix provides legal aid with a holistic and trauma-informed approach, recognising the diversity of challenges our clients face on their journey to safety, and the role trauma plays in the lives of most people on the move. In 2024, we have provided legal and protection support on Lesvos, targeting some of the most vulnerable people. Among them are individuals who have been forced to flee their countries of origin because of persecution based on their marginalised sexual orientation or gender identity, and people who have survived severe forms of violence. In these cases, the asylum system further compounds existing mental health challenges. We thus see a growing need for mental health support, and at the same time a reduction of available services. Therefore, we seek to onboard a MHPSS officer who can provide psychological care to our clients in-house. Depending on capacity outside of existing clients, we would also set up mental health support groups for specific target groups. Under the supervision of our Head of Program, the MHPSS officer will:
We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. For this role, considering our client base, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
Fenix is committed to conducting our work with a high level of professionalism and ethical standards. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. Protecting the communities we work with and our staff from any deliberate or accidental harm is our highest priority. Fenix expects all staff, including volunteers, to share this commitment by following our Code of Conduct and Policies and attending our internal training.
We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. For this reason, this post is subject to a range of vetting checks including satisfactory references and a criminal records disclosure. Staff might also be requested to complete a self declaration on PSEA.
Please submit your CV and motivation letter through the application procedure on our website, and select ‘MHPSS Officer’. We will be reviewing applications after the closing date.
In line with our safeguarding commitment, all offers are conditional on positive reference and background checks.
