Governance & Institutional Relations officer

ActionAid Hellas (AAH) is searching for a Governance & Institutional Relations Officer , to join a global movement of committed individuals working to further human rights and defeat poverty. We are an independent, international organization that has been working since 1972.

The scope of this role :

• Facilitate institutional relations with key national institutional actors organizations/associations/networks and develop advocacy papers & policy recommendations

• Support Governance department

• Monitor alignment and compliance with ActionAid Policies

Key responsibilities

• Update regularly mapping of key (for ActionAid) institutional stakeholders, contacts & collaborations

• Develop plans for relationship building & networking
• Identify areas of policy/advocacy interventions in line with ActionAid priorities and provide research & content for policy recommendations
• Participate in Civil Society networks and build relations & synergies with other organisations
• Provide administrative support to the dpt (e.g. presentations, reports, newsletters, signatures collection etc)
•  Liaise with banks and other institutions, including their legal departments and coordinate collection and dissemination of legal documents
•  Act with high degree of confidentiality
• Promote the culture and values of compliance with ActionAid policies & standards, within the organisation, develop presentations and deliver training
• Monitor compliance with ActionAid policies, produce regular updates and provide input on addressing non-compliance issues
• Conduct risk assessments & propose mitigation actions
• Contribute in developing a departmental strategic plan and budget    
• Monitor allocated budget activities and expenditure and adapt as necessary through the year, if required
• Work effectively with relevant international teams to maximise the benefits of international collaboration & shared learning

Requirements

• Academic degree in Political Sciences, International Relations or Law or other relative field of studies
• Up to three (3) years experience in relative positions
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Familiarity with digital tools
• Ability to develop and perform presentations & trainings
• Strong interpersonal / communication and organisation skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent use (both oral & written) of the Greek and the English language     
• Availability to travel domestic and abroad

Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration package, along with a friendly work environment.

We also offer medical insurance and ticket restaurant card.

We provide personal development opportunities, as well as opportunities to have a real impact on our societies.

We embrace creativity and diversity.

We operate as an equal opportunities΄ employer, welcoming all applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, or beliefs, etc.

Applications deadline: 10/6/2025. Applications not accompanied by a motivation letter will be excluded from the selection process.

By applying for this position, I understand that AA Hellas requires its employees to refrain from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse against everyone we come in contact with through our work, including abusive behavior against children

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two (2) weeks of the closing date. Should you not hear from us during this time, do not be disappointed. Keep on following us on facebook and twitter  to find a job opening that matches your profile. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential and according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).