Educational Expert

We're Hiring: Educational Expert

Odyssea's
mission is to ensure that people have equal opportunities by harnessing the power of knowledge for employment and personal development. Our vision is to build a world where all young people thrive by realising their full potential.

At Odyssea, we place people at the heart of the programs and services we develop, with the aim to meet their needs and help them gain the skills and confidence to become productive members of society. If you really want to make an impact on peoples' lives, this is a great position for you

Odyssea follows the principles of transparency, neutrality, and accountability. In Odyssea, we offer equal upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all, regardless of gender, origin, religion, belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Location: Athens (with occasional travel to Thessaloniki and field sites across Greece, including accommodation facilities)

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Project Manager

Starting date: ASAP

Position Summary:

The Educational Expert ensures the quality, coherence, and inclusiveness of Odyssea's educational programs. The role involves designing and monitoring curricula, supporting educators, and improving teaching methodologies to meet Odyssea's standards and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development & Educational Design

• Design, adapt, and update curricula and syllabi for vocational and language courses, ensuring alignment with labour market trends and donor requirements.
• Integrate inclusive education principles and Universal Design for Learning approaches in all materials.
• Develop cross-sectoral modules on labour law, soft skills, and workplace safety.
• Ensure that materials comply with Odyssea's quality and accessibility standards (dyslexia-friendly, bilingual, simplified formats).

Educator Support & Capacity Building

• Train and support educators through induction sessions, workshops, and ongoing pedagogical guidance.
• Provide methodological coaching, classroom observation, and feedback to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate peer learning and exchange among trainers across locations.
• Contribute to the design of evaluation tools and feedback mechanisms for educators and students.

Quality Assurance & Monitoring

• Oversee the educational implementation of Odyssea's training programmes in collaboration with project managers.
• Conduct field visits to training sites and accommodation facilities to monitor teaching quality and learner engagement.
• Develop and apply quality assurance tools and indicators to assess learning outcomes and course effectiveness.
• Support the collection and analysis of data for internal and donor reports.

Assessment & Certification

• Design and review formative and summative assessment tools.
• Support the validation of learners' acquired skills and their connection with Odyssea's Employability Department and Talent Platform.

Collaboration & Representation

• Act as the focal point for education-related coordination with project partners, donors, and institutional stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of educational content for proposals, presentations, and reporting.
• Represent Odyssea in education working groups and external meetings when required.
  

Qualifications:

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Education, Adult Learning, Pedagogy, Refugee Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in education programme design or coordination.
• Proven experience with refugee or migrant adult learners.
• Previous involvement in vocational or non-formal education projects.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g., IOM, UNICEF, UNHCR) is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of adult learning methodologies and inclusive education approaches.
• Strong ability to design and review educational materials.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Capacity to provide constructive feedback and mentor educators.
• Fluency in Greek and English (both written and spoken); knowledge of Arabic or Farsi is an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to field sites and accommodation facilities across Greece.

Safeguarding & Protection

Odyssea is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable populations. Employment is subject to Odyssea's Protection Policy, background checks, and GDPR compliance.

Recruitment Process

1. 1st Interview: Project Manager & HR generalist
2. 2nd Interview: with the COO

What we offer to make your work-life awesome :

+3 additional holiday days per year, beyond the legal entitlement and national bank holidays

3 personal learning days p.a. with 100€ company contribution

2 volunteer days off p.a in another organization

Hybrid work model: One remote day per week

Private health insurance