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Valia Triantafyllou

Valia Triantafyllou

Social Scientist/Trainee Psychotherapist
Athens

Summary

Experienced Social Scientist with a strong background in refugee protection, dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring access to essential services. Skilled in managing protection procedures with a focus on safety, relief, and social justice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Assistant

International Organization for Migration
12.2024 - Current

(Duty Station: Ministry of Migration and Asylum, General Secretariat for the Reception pf Asylum Seekers)

  • Serve as the main contact for administrative aspects of project implementation, working closely with different internal departments and external stakeholders to follow up on administrative processes.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between IOM and the General Secretary for the Reception of Asylum Seekers, regarding the implementation of the activities of the program.
  • Writing reports, monitoring activities, and collecting data related to the operation of Accommodation Facilities, RICs, and CCACs nationwide.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned from the General Secretary for the Reception of Asylum Seekers.

Caregiver

The Home Project
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Security of accommodated UMC, incident management in the event of a crisis
  • Care for UMC physical hygiene
  • Escort in any social and/or medical services
  • Organization of UMC’s daily routine and structured daily activities
  • Participation in educational and recreational activities
  • Contribution to the daily life and procedures of the facility

Field Worker

Hellenic Liver Patients Association "Prometheus"
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Research and reporting on HBV and HCV prevalence worldwide
  • Fieldwork with adult refugees, migrants regarding their connection with healthcare services for liver diseases
  • Administrative assistance and report writing relating to programs undertaken by the association
  • Fieldwork with PWID (People Who Inject Drugs) regarding their needs on safe use and their connection to healthcare services
  • Certified performance of liver elastography examination to vulnerable social groups, provision of information dissemination, and linkage with healthcare services.
  • Monitoring and follow-up of cases with Greek public hospitals

Liaison Assistant

International Organization for Migration
10.2022 - 06.2023

Duty Station: Secretary General of Reception for Asylum Seekers

  • Report writing, monitoring and data collection of any relevant information regarding the operation of Accommodation Faciltiies, RICs and CCACs across the country
  • Administrative assistance and site management of the office of the General Secretariat
  • Liaison between the General Secretary for the Reception of Asylum Seekers and IOM/local authorities/implementing partners/ngos
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the General Secretary for the Reception of Asylum Seekers

Facility Coordinator

International Organization for Migration
01.2021 - 08.2021

Voluntary Relocation from Greece Program

  • Supervision and management of the facility and the living conditions of the accommodated beneficiaries
  • Coordination, guidance and supervision of 15 members of staff
  • Coordination of daily activities and relocation procedures
  • Management of monthly staff shift program and supervision of the weekly program of services at group or individual level
  • Administrative assistance, site support, procurement and email correspondence management for the facility
  • Case management (including GBV cases, mental health cases)

Social Scientist-Caregiver

International Organization for Migration
09.2020 - 12.2020

Voluntary Relocation from Greece Program

  • Collection and monitoring of all the required beneficiaries’ documentation
  • Administrative assistance and site support management of the facility
  • Provision of access to relevant specialized care and administrative services
  • Security and well-being of accommodated beneficiaries
  • Social history and conduction of social assessment
  • Referral of cases to any services needed (health, education, provision of activities), based on individual needs
  • Development of recreational and educational activities

Caregiver

International Organization for Migration
12.2019 - 09.2020

PEDIA Program

  • Security of accommodated UMC, incident management in the event of a crisis
  • Care for UMC physical hygiene
  • Escort in any social and/or medical services
  • Organization of UMC’s daily routine and structured daily activities
  • Participation in educational and recreational activities
  • Contribution to the daily life and procedures of the facility

Education

Diploma of Education - Integrative Psychotherapy

Athens Synthesis Center
Athens, Greece
04.2001 -

Diploma of Education - Integrative Counselling Therapy

Athens Synthesis Center
Athens, Greece
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Panteion University
Athens
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Experience in administrative assistance and site support management
  • Team, facility and community management
  • Experience in working in shelters and accommodation facilities for refugees and unaccompanied minors
  • Knowledge of international standards, best practices, issues related to displacement and integration
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Participation in seminars focused on refugee protection and mental health case management
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
  • Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office)
  • Strong organizational, facilitation, communication skills
  • Valid driving license

Certification

MPHSS online Training working in relocation transit hubs for UMCs and Adults

Timeline

Project Assistant

International Organization for Migration
12.2024 - Current

Caregiver

The Home Project
10.2023 - 12.2024

Field Worker

Hellenic Liver Patients Association "Prometheus"
06.2023 - 10.2023

Liaison Assistant

International Organization for Migration
10.2022 - 06.2023

Introduction to Child Protection & Child Safeguarding

02-2021

Facility Coordinator

International Organization for Migration
01.2021 - 08.2021

MPHSS online Training working in relocation transit hubs for UMCs and Adults

11-2020

Social Scientist-Caregiver

International Organization for Migration
09.2020 - 12.2020

Caregiver

International Organization for Migration
12.2019 - 09.2020

Diploma of Education - Integrative Psychotherapy

Athens Synthesis Center
04.2001 -

Diploma of Education - Integrative Counselling Therapy

Athens Synthesis Center
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Panteion University
04.2001 -
Valia TriantafyllouSocial Scientist/Trainee Psychotherapist