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In the Civil Peace Service, we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The Civil Peace Service (ZFD) is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It is committed to a world in which conflicts are resolved without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.The Archdiocesan Center for Youth Pastoral Care in Sarajevo is an established education and meeting centre that has been offering more than 10,000 young people space for exchange, personal development and volunteering since 2007. It works in a multicultural, interfaith environment and has a modern infrastructure with an educational institution, kindergarten, sports hall, student residence and student association. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a culturally diverse city with a stable security situation, good medical care and a high quality of life. Sarajevo has several international schools, which provide high-quality education according to recognised international curricula. The surrounding area offers a wide range of leisure activities, from cultural events to outdoor activities in the surrounding mountains. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date for an Educator for interfaith youth education and peace work (m/f/d). Your tasksYou will design and organise events for young people on topics such as interfaith dialogue, non-violent coexistence in a multi-ethnic society and social challenges such as youth unemployment or emigration.You will organise interethnic and interfaith meeting formats at regional, national and international level.You will strengthen the youth centre's networking efforts, especially with religious and civil society partners.You will organise training for employees of the youth centre in innovative methods of peace and remembrance work.Together with the team, you will further develop a concept for the youth centre's public relations work.You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of financial resources on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with the Youth Center for Pastoral Care.Your profileYou have a university degree in education, peace and conflict research, interfaith studies or a comparable field.You have several years of experience in youth work, particularly in interfaith dialogue, peace work or civil society education work.You are experienced in the conceptual design and implementation of youth exchanges, seminars, camps or workshops.You have knowledge of project management and of the organisational implementation of educational offers.You are experienced in networking and public relations, ideally in an interfaith or civil society environment.You speak fluent German and English and are willing to learn Bosnian, Serbian or Croatian.You have a driver's licence and driving experience.You are an EU or Swiss citizen and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparationThree-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid ActFurther training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counselingHave we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 13.07.2025.

In the Civil Peace Service, we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It is committed to a world in which conflicts are resolved without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Cameroon, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures. The CPS country programme in Cameroon supports non-violent conflict resolution through dialogue and mediation. Partner organisations accompany acute conflicts over land and resources at community level and involve government agencies in sustainable solutions. Peace education and dispute resolution are also integrated into school curricula.  The partner organisation CDJP Bafia focuses on the social aspects of land conflicts. These not only concern land ownership, but also reflect social tensions. Factors such as ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity, traditional structures and poverty contribute to the conflict dynamics. The organisation works to strengthen relationships within and between communities and to promote long-term solutions.  As a small organisation, the CDJP Bafia offers room for manoeuvre. Bafia is located around 20 kilometres from the capital Yaoundé and can be reached via a tarmac road. The location is suitable for families with children, but there are no international schools. Power cuts can occasionally lead to water shortages. Various hospitals are available, for serious cases a transfer to Yaoundé is possible. Sports facilities and some tourist sites are available, but churches characterise the cultural life of the city. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date for an Social scientist for local land conflicts (m/f/x), Bafia, Cameroon. Your tasksYou impart expertise on peaceful conflict resolution, e.g. in mediation, 'do no harm' and conflict prevention, and thus support the members of the CDJP and CPJP in their commitment.You are committed to strengthening the Commission's advocacy work on land management vis-à-vis local authorities.You will develop strategies to strengthen social cohesion and solidarity within the communities.You will support external communication and organise public relations work to convey messages of peace, increase the visibility of the CDJP and coordinate communication with donors and fundraising activities.You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.Your profileYou have a degree in social sciences, political science or a comparable field.You have experience in conflict transformation, in particular in dealing with land conflicts at local level (mediation, non-violent communication, conflict prevention, etc.).You have experience in the implementation of advocacy and PR campaigns.Ideally, you have knowledge of project management and the acquisition of third-party funding.You are fluent in French and have at least a good knowledge of English.You have a driving licence and driving experience.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and, as a member of a Christian church, you are committed to the goals and concerns of the church's development and peace work.The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparationThree-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid ActFurther training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling·        Individual and comprehensive preparationHave we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 13.07.2025.