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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 Sri Lanka, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.The Archdiocese of Santa Fé de Antioquia faces major challenges due to the complex impacts of mining. To safeguard water and biodiversity and strengthen affected communities, the Mining Pastoral as part of Caritas is to be strategically expanded. Your work will include documenting the socio-ecological consequences of extractivism particularly of illegal gold miningas well as supporting lobbying and advocacy processes. In addition, environmental education initiatives will be developed and materials created to empower people to actively advocate for their rights and their environment.Santa Fé de Antioquia is a charming, tourist-oriented district capital with around 19,000 inhabitants and a pleasant tropical climate. The city is located just about 1.5 hours from Medellín and offers all essential facilities such as a hospital, schools, and shopping options. The security situation is generally good, and the Church and its staff continue to enjoy high esteem. Leisure opportunities in town are limited, but the proximity to Medellín provides a wide range of cultural and social activities.To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for anSocial Scientist for Socio-Ecological Conflict Transformation in Mining (f/m/x)Your tasksYou actively contribute to the further development and implementation of the Mining Pastoral's strategy.You analyze the socio-ecological impacts of mining on local communities and present the findings in an accessible way.You promote lobbying and advocacy processes and strengthen networking among the involved groups and organizations.You systematically compile national and international experiences on the protection of water and biodiversity  for the deduction of best practices and lessons learnt.You develop educational approaches and design materials for environmental education initiativesYou will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation. Your ProfileYou hold a university degree in social or environmental sciences or a comparable field..You are well-versed in research on extractivism and socio-ecological conflicts and can clearly communicate complex issues.You have at least five years of experience in defending environmental rights and are committed to ecological justice.You bring practical experience in community work and environmental education and can inspire people toward sustainable solutions.You have an excellent command of Spanish, both spoken and written, and communicate confidently and sensitively in intercultural contexts.You hold a valid driver's license and have driving experience.You identify with Christian values as well as the goals and concerns of church-based 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 11.01.2026   

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 Sri Lanka, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.AGIAMONDO's CPS country program has been contributing to a non-violent and constructive reconciliation process in Sri Lanka since 2018, in particular through inter-religious dialogues and dealing with the past. The focus is on the plantation sector, which employs highly marginalized Hill Country Tamils. This community is still one of the most discriminated and marginalized groups in Sri Lanka.They work under the direction of the Executive Director of the National Caritas Association of Sri Lanka - SEDEC and in close cooperation with the Caritas dioceses. Their work combines project support within the SEDEC structure with regular trips to the marginalized plantation communities in the mountain and tea regions of Sri Lanka to implement innovative projects to strengthen the rights and resources of the communities there.To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Social scientist for empowerment in the plantation sector in Sri Lanka (m/f/x) Your TasksYou will develop and implement training programs in collaboration with strategic partners, with a focus on human rights and child protection in the tea plantation sector.You will support advocacy and lobbying for the plantation community and raise awareness of the situation and concerns of plantation workers and their families together with academics, human rights activists and media representatives.You will support the CARITAS network in raising public awareness of the rights, problems and empowerment of plantation workers and their families through various platforms and media channels.You promote the flow of information between the National Caritas Center SEDEC and the district centers for the implementation of initiatives in the plantation sector.You will Work closely with Caritas diocesan staff, especially to organize and conduct capacity building trainings on advocacy, lobbying and human rights work.You will be responsible for the proper spending and management of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO requirements. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization. Your ProfileYou have a university or university of applied sciences degree, e.g. in social sciences, political science, sociology, social work or a related field.You have practical experience in non-violent conflict transformation, peace and reconciliation work or human rights, especially in strengthening rights such as children's rights or labor rights.You have gained experience in adult education or counseling.You have sound knowledge of organizational development, project management, advocacy and lobbying.You have diplomatic skills and intercultural communication skills to work in partnership with local stakeholders.You are fluent in written and spoken English.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national 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 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 11.01.2026

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 Cameroon, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.Cameroon is a country with great cultural diversity. In many places, however, social prejudices, conflicts over resources and a lack of dialogue lead to tensions. CDJP Douala has been active for many years in peace education, psychosocial support and legal counselling. You will work closely with target groups, with colleagues and volunteers of the commission, and with staff of the Catholic radio station.Douala is a major city in southern Cameroon and the country's economic centre. The city offers basic infrastructure, sufficient housing options, international schools (French, American, bilingual) and medical facilities. The climate is tropical, with a rainy season from May to October and a dry season from November to April. The security situation is generally stable; however, certain neighbourhoods should be avoided after dark in consultation with the partner organisation. International flight connections are available daily. To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Journalist for Peacebuilding and Memory Work (f/m/x) Your TasksYou support the team in integrating memory work into psychosocial support, particularly for displaced and traumatised groups.You contribute to the development of context-sensitive journalistic formats (especially radio) and strengthen the skills of commission members in peace journalism.You design and conduct training sessions and workshops for adults on memory work and journalism, aiming to build local capacities sustainably.You promote networking among actors, especially within the ecclesiastical province, to expand and strengthen partnerships and increase the impact of the work for displaced persons and refugees.You contribute to project development, particularly in the areas of public relations, communication, visibility and resource mobilisation.You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and administration of financial resources on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation. Your ProfileYou hold a university degree in journalism, sociology, social sciences, anthropology or a related field.You have expertise in psychosocial support, memory work, peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive media work.You have experience in adult education and in planning and conducting training sessions.You are familiar with partnership work, stakeholder engagement and strategic project development.You have excellent French language skills (spoken and written) and at least good English skills.You hold a driver's license and have driving experience.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national, identify as a member of a Christian church, and support the goals and values of church-based 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 04.01.2026

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 El Salvador, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures. The Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (Museum of Word and Image) in San Salvador was founded in the late 1990s by Venezuelan journalist Carlos Henríquez Consalvi to preserve memories of the Salvadoran civil war, including all political perspectives. Today, the museum hosts numerous exhibitions on different historical periods and maintains a significant archive of photographs, manuscripts, and video recordings. It has its own building with exhibition halls and a cinema, produces books and audiovisual works, and offers diverse educational and cultural events. El Salvador has a history and present marked by conflict. While the current regime under President Bukele has reduced gang violence, it severely restricts democratic rights, increasingly represses critical voices, and plans to "rewrite history. MUPI's work is therefore essential: it preserves historical documents and promotes critical engagement with the past. Given growing restrictions on civil society, innovative strategies for knowledge transfer and strengthening peace culture are urgently needed. To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Communications Officer for Museum Education, Memory, and Peace Culture (f/m/x) Your tasksSupporting research for communication products such as infographics, videos, podcasts, and brochures.Writing scripts for videos and audiovisual productions.Developing various communication formats for exhibits and collections, such as short videos and podcasts.Designing educational strategies for different target groups.Networking with international archives and museums to protect collections and strengthen MUPI's work in an authoritarian context.You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.  Your ProfileYou hold a university degree in communication sciences, social sciences, or a comparable field.Ideally, you have experience in museum education and research projects dealing with violent pasts.You are familiar with innovative communication methods and digital communication, documentation, and audiovisual content production (e.g., videos, podcasts, infographics).You have a strong awareness of history and memory culture and knowledge of human rights and gender issues.You are interested in archives and educational strategies for peace culture.You speak fluent Spanish and English.You have a valid driver's license and driving experience.You identify with Christian values and the goals of church-based 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 04.01.2026

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 Liberia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.Liberia is a country with a challenging history that, after civil war and the Ebola epidemic, faces major issues in mental health care. Services are insufficient, and qualified professionals are urgently needed. Your work will help improve psychosocial care and enhance the quality of life for many people.The Mother Patern College of Health Sciences (MPCHS) is a leading educational institution in Liberia committed to training health professionals. Together with national and international partners, MPCHS works to improve mental health and develop practice-oriented study programs.To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an Lecturer in Social Work – Focus on Trauma Therapy (f/m/x)Your Tasks:You will work with the program coordinator to advance a two-year master's course in social work with a focus on counseling. The goal is to equip participants with the skills to professionally treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders.You will design the curriculum and prepare practice-oriented teaching sessions.You will conduct seminars and lectures for master's students.You will supervise students' clinical work and support them during their practical training.You will contribute your expertise in trauma therapy and actively participate in the further development of the study program.You will collaborate closely with the faculty of the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences (MPCHS) and promote professional exchange.You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.Your Profile:You hold a master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or psychotherapy.You have experience in therapeutic techniques for treating trauma.You speak fluent English and can communicate complex content clearly.You have a valid driver's license and driving experience.You are willing to work in an intercultural environment and share your knowledge.You identify as a member of a Christian church and support the goals and values of church-based 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 04.01.2026