Logistics and Facilities Manager

Lifting Hands International is looking for a Logistics & Facilities Manager to start at the end of May 2025 in Greece with a minimum six-month commitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Us

Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a small city about an hour away from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees at the local camps, providing regular aid distributions and a range of psychosocial support programs.

Role Profile

This role primarily focuses on logistics and facility management, with a strong emphasis on Community Engagement initiatives through projects and workshops. These workshops cover various skills, including carpentry, gardening, and bicycle repair, along with maintenance shifts at the LHI Community Center. These activities are carried out in collaboration with our community volunteers (camp residents who are part of the LHI team) and our visiting team members. Additionally, this role includes supporting the Aid Distribution Program by assisting with warehouse operations and distributions as needed.

Logistics, Maintenance & Community Engagement (Primary Role):

• Maintain LHI vehicles, staff apartments, and the community center
• Oversee improvements and additions to the LHI Community Center
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance through contractors as needed
• Supervise the garden project at the LHI Community Center
• Organize and manage regular volunteer shifts to assist with logistical tasks such as clean-ups, repairs, and painting
• Plan and oversee construction projects and workshops in collaboration with community volunteers, community members, and the Community Engagement Program Manager
• Work alongside and maintain regular communication with the Director of Logistics & Finance regarding logistical needs and priorities for the LHI Greece program

Warehouse and Distributions (Support LHI Aid Distribution Manager):

• Assist in managing the warehouse and stock using Boxtribute software
• Support the supervision of visiting and community volunteers facilitating distributions in the camp
• Help plan and coordinate distributions, including food, clothing, hygiene items, and diapers
• Contribute to the development of the distribution program in alignment with organizational strategy
• Assist in supervising international volunteers during regular warehouse shifts

Essential Criteria:

• Proactive: Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Humanitarian experience: Previous experience in logistics, aid distribution, or warehouse management
• Driving requirements: Valid international driver’s license, with the ability to drive manual and a van
• People management: Prior experience leading and managing teams
• Professionalism: Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Teamwork: Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a large, multicultural team
• Commitment: Minimum six-month
• Language: Fluent in English

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Greek / Arabic / Kurmanji / Farsi / French
• Understanding of key aid distribution principles
• Maintenance or construction skills
• Potential to stay on the team for 6-12 months

We offer:

• Free shared accommodation
• Five-day work week with a full week break after every 6-8 weeks of work
• Monthly Stipend (starting from 550 euros per month)
• Mental health counseling