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AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. 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 Colombia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.For more than five decades, Colombia has been marked by conflicts between the military, paramilitary and guerrillas – with devastating consequences for the population. One reason for the conflicts is the extreme concentration of land ownership in the hands of just a few. Although the Colombian government and the FARC signed a peace agreement in 2016, peace has so far been fragile, and it is not certain if and when land reform will be implemented.AGIAMONDO has been active in Colombia for over 20 years. AGIAMONDO's largest CPS national programme supports the work of the partner organisations, for example by training local journalists and advising human rights defenders who advocate for the interests of rural communities vis-à-vis politicians and large landowners, or in their advocacy and lobbying activities.As a coordinator, you will shape and manage the CPS national programme in Colombia together with a co-coordinator and in consultation with the office in Cologne. Through programme development, you will contribute to quality assurance and the focus on effectiveness of the national programme, you will be the contact person for partner organisations and development workers and you will represent AGIAMONDO on the ground. Your place of residence and work, Bogotá, is also suitable for families with children as it offers renowned multilingual educational establishments and good infrastructure. We are looking fort he next possible date for an Coordinator of the CPS program in Colombia as part of a two-person leadership team (m/f/x) Your TasksYou will continually develop the national strategy and the CPS national programme of AGIAMONDO in dialogue with the local church and partner organisations.You will plan new partnerships, clarify personnel requirements and prepare project applications and the reporting to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).You will be responsible for the annual financial planning of the national programme and will manage the use of resources.You will actively facilitate networking among the partner organisations involved in the programme and promote cooperation and communication with other relevant national and international organisations and stakeholders.You will accompany the CPS development workers and partner organisations in their lives and work on the ground.You will work in cooperation with the coordinators of other CPS sponsors towards ensuring common CPS goals in Columbia and incorporate AGIAMONDO's CPS into this with its own profile. Your ProfileYou have completed a university degree, preferably in the social sciences or humanities. Peacekeeping qualifications are advantageous.You have several years of professional experience in development cooperation or peace work in the Global South, preferably gained in church or civil society organisations.You have consulting skills and in-depth knowledge of programme and project management, including responsibility for budgets.You already have knowledge and experience in the areas of peace-building and reconciliation work.You are diplomatic and have exceptional intercultural communication skills, to enable you to deal with the relevant players in a manner based on mutual partnership, and you can act appropriately in a church context.You identify with the church profile of AGIAMONDO and convincingly support the goals and concerns of church development cooperation.You have a very good command of Spanish and speak very good German.You are an EU or Swiss citizen and a member of a Christian church.  The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparationThree-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the Development Workers ActFurther training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual adviceHave we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 05.04.2026

AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. 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, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.Caritas Ukraine works nationwide with particularly vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons, veterans, families of fallen soldiers, women, children, older people, and people with disabilities. The focus is on creating spaces for trusting dialogue, raising awareness of psychosocial stress, and strengthening local stakeholders in conflict-sensitive and dialogue-sensitive methods. This strengthens social cohesion, peacebuilding processes, and community-based responses to stressors and protection risks.The place of residence and work is Kyiv. Even in the current situation, the city offers a wide range of cultural activities, including museums, theatres, parks, and sports facilities. At the same time, the security situation requires increased vigilance and can lead to restrictions in everyday life. Travel takes place mainly during the day and in close coordination with partners.Due to the current security situation, this location is not suitable for families with children.To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Social scientist for dialogue processes (m/f/x) Your tasksTogether with the local Caritas teams, you will carry out participatory needs assessments and identify priorities, available resources, risks, and communication needs.You will facilitate dialogue processes and create safe spaces for exchange, trust-building, and understanding.You will train Caritas employees in dialogue- and conflict-sensitive facilitation, and empower local dialogue facilitators.You will be involved in the development of a nationally coordinated peacebuilding program and systematize regional experiences.You will integrate peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive approaches into community-based Caritas work and support local stakeholders in the application of these approaches.You will promote networking, knowledge transfer, and professional exchange between Caritas organizations.You will document experiences, identify learning opportunities, and contribute to strategic development.You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of financial resources on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization. Your ProfileYou have a master's degree in a relevant social science subject, e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, community development, or peace and conflict studies.You have experience in facilitating, accompanying, and structuring dialogue processes, as well as working in fragile or conflict-prone contexts.You have professional experience abroad – ideally in Ukraine –and are confident working in challenging intercultural environments.You have proven experience in training, capacity building, and teaching dialogue- and conflict-sensitive methods.You communicate very well in English; knowledge of the Ukrainian language is desirable.You are mentally resilient, a strong communicator, and reflected when dealing with trauma-related issues.You have a valid driver's licence and sufficient driving experience.You identify with Christian values and with the goals as well as the concerns of church development and peace work. The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparationThree-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the Development Workers ActFurther training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual adviceHave we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 12.04.2026

AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. 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 Sierra Leone, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.You will work in the CPS coordination office in Sierra Leone, which cooperates with numerous civil society partner organisations in the areas of peace promotion, violence prevention and organisational development. The office has basic filing and documentation routines and a well-coordinated local team (coordination assistant, APME, LocFin) that is open to further developing organisational processes. Your task is to work together to strengthen these structures and establish them firmly. We are looking for a Junior programme and organisational support specialist (f/m/x) Your TasksYou will support programme coordination in the planning, monitoring and reporting of the country programme, including working with BMZ templates and PME documentation.You will structure knowledge management, further develop filing systems, ensure quality standards and strengthen digital work processes in the office.You will work closely with the coordination and local finance teams to improve budget planning, financial overviews and preparatory documentation.You will organise partner meetings, workshops, business trips and visits, take minutes and follow up.You will strengthen work routines, support the local team in security management and accompany employees in their daily work through on-the-job training, checklists and clear office processes. Your ProfileYou have a degree in international cooperation, social or political sciences, organisational development, administrative or project management, or a comparable field.You work in a highly structured manner and have strong skills in office organisation, document management and reliable follow-up.You have very good digital skills (MS Office, IT affinity, systemic thinking, simple troubleshooting).You have initial relevant experience in project management, monitoring or reporting, e.g. through internships, entry-level positions or voluntary work.You communicate clearly and professionally in writing and can produce structured texts, minutes and summaries.You speak very good English; knowledge of German is desirable; basic knowledge of Krio can be acquired on site.You have a valid driving licence and are willing to travel regularly within the country.You work in a culturally sensitive, cooperative, loyal and discreet manner and can integrate into a dynamic team without destabilising existing structures. Freetown offers a lively working environment, but requires a high degree of adaptability. Medical care is limited to basic services, so that more complex cases often require travel abroad. The location is particularly suitable for singles and couples without children. Housing is available, but varies in quality and infrastructure. The security situation is considered to be largely stable, but requires cautious behaviour. The tropical climate with high humidity and a pronounced rainy season can be an additional strain.Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 05.04.2026

AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. 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. Sierra Leone is still heavily affected by the consequences of colonial tensions and civil war (1991–2002). Poverty, unemployment, weak state structures and the effects of Ebola, natural disasters and the coronavirus pandemic are placing a heavy burden on the population. Rising living costs and unequal access to resources are exacerbating social tensions – peace remains fragile.In the CPS, AGIAMONDO works with partner organisations that campaign for the rights and participation of disadvantaged groups – especially children, young people and women, as well as communities that could be disadvantaged by agricultural or mining investments. The partners provide legal and psychosocial support to survivors of violence, promote dialogue processes in rural regions and empower young people to take active responsibility in their communities as 'agents of change and peace'. Through media and advocacy work, they also contribute to a social climate that reduces violence and strengthens participation.To support CPS, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Coordinator of the CPS programme (f/m/x), Freetown, Sierra LeoneYour new role – responsible and challenging As coordinator, you will design and manage the CPS (Civil Peace Service) country programme in Sierra Leone in consultation with the head office in Cologne. Through programme development, you will contribute to quality assurance and impact orientation of the country programme, act as a contact person for partner organisations and experts, and represent AGIAMONDO on site. The coordination includes the following specific tasks:You will continuously develop AGIAMONDO's country strategy and CPS country programme in dialogue with local churches and partner organisations.You will plan new partnerships, clarify staffing requirements and prepare project applications and reports for the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development).You will be responsible for the annual financial planning of the country programme and manage the use of funds.You actively network the partner organisations involved in the programme and promote cooperation and exchange with other relevant national and international organisations and actors.You support the CPS experts and partner organisations in their life and work on site.You will work in a network with the coordinators of other CPS agencies on the joint orientation of the CPS in Sierra Leone and contribute AGIAMONDO's own profile to the CPS. Your profileYou have completed a university degree, preferably in a social science or humanities subject. A qualification in peace studies is an advantage.You have several years of professional experience in development or peace cooperation in the Global South, preferably acquired in church or civil society organisations.You have consulting skills and in-depth knowledge of programme and project management, including budget responsibility.You have knowledge and experience in the areas of peace and reconciliation work.You have diplomatic skills, highly differentiated intercultural communication skills for working with stakeholders in a spirit of partnership, and can act appropriately in a church environment.You identify with AGIAMONDO's church profile and are committed to the goals and concerns of church development cooperation.You have a very good command of English and speak German very well.You are an EU citizen or Swiss citizen and belong to a Christian church. Your place of residence and work, Freetown, is suitable for families with children of primary school age and above, as it offers qualified multilingual educational institutions and reasonable infrastructure. What AGIAMONDO offers Individual and comprehensive preparationThree-year contract (with option to renew), social security and remuneration in accordance with the Development Aid Workers Act, as well as an allowance for particularly noteworthy workFurther training in regional studies, languages or other specialist areas, as well as coaching and supervision services and individual counsellingWe look forward to receiving your detailed online application by 22 March 2026 at the latest.