Nassos Karakitsos

Consultancy

Field assignments

The success of your program depends on straight forward communication and supporting the implememting specialists on the ground. If you would like me to be your next field director, let's have a chat. Contact me.

Programme assistance

You are an expert and pressed for time delivering your consultancy assignment? I can assist as diligent colleague and with the eye of a practicioner. Reach out to learn about my availability. Contact me.

Assignments

Emerging situations require immediate responses but with a plan. I can design your emergency response program. Share more about your mission. Contact me.

Portfolio

Emergency Response Management

Lesvos Island, Greece - Emergency Response and Humanitarian Aid - Emergency Response Centre International (E.R.C.I.)

Led rescue missions and coordinated camp operations for over 10,000 refugees at Kara Tepe and Moria Camps. Delivered timely search and rescue efforts, resulting in the safe relocation of refugees. Managed multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with humanitarian standards, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Facility Coordination for Unaccompanied Minors

Greece - Refugee & Migrant Integration Support - International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Supervised operations at multiple facilities, ensuring the safe integration of over 1,000 unaccompanied minors. Delivered coordinated services that expedited relocation and family reunification processes, improving the well-being and stability of the minors.

Project Management in Interpretation Services

Athens, Greece - Migration and Development - METAdrasi

Managed projects for the Ministry of Migration & Asylum and UNHCR, coordinating over 300 employees to deliver efficient interpretation services. Achieved compliance with financial and operational standards, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring program success.

Operational Management in Health Services

Athens, Greece - Health and Economic Development - Global Brigades Greece

Oversaw the implementation of health services and economic support programs, directly benefiting vulnerable populations. Managed operational budgets and partnerships to enhance service delivery and ensure legal compliance, resulting in improved community health outcomes.

Child Protection in Emergency Situations

Greece - Child Protection and Refugee Support - International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Coordinated child protection services, successfully managing daily care for unaccompanied minors. Developed emergency response protocols and collaborated with international partners to ensure dignified and secure living conditions, enhancing child safety and welfare.

Free Humanitarians

What Happened

Three volunteers, Sarah, Seán, and Nassos, were charged with crimes like espionage and facilitating illegal entry for assisting asylum seekers at sea. They were detained for 108 days and face severe legal consequences.

Current Situation

The focus is on their ongoing legal battle, raising awareness about the criminalization of humanitarian aid, and advocating for their release and exoneration.

How to Help

People can help by donating to their legal defense fund, signing petitions, and spreading awareness through social media and community engagement.

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