For 60 years, AGIAMONDO (until 2019 AGEH) has been a reliable partner for development workers and a key source of specialist personnel for many church and other civil society organisations active in the field of international development cooperation work. As a state-recognised personnel service provider, we supply qualified Christian-oriented experts from all EU countries for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Central or Eastern Europe. Since being founded by Catholic associations and organisations in 1959, AGIAMONDO has supplied over 6,000 experts for development projects.
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 (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 Uganda, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures. In northern Uganda, access to land and resources is a particular challenge. The region is suffering from the consequences of violent conflicts, environmental degradation due to climate change and continuing population growth, which is putting even more pressure on the limited resources available. Vulnerable groups in particular, including women, are dependent on agriculture in the wetlands to secure their livelihoods. Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) is committed to the protection of wetlands and the development of conflict-sensitive alternative livelihoods. The organisation also promotes the participation of women in decision-making processes within local networks. With many years of experience in the region, FAPAD is a recognised partner in the areas of conflict transformation and environmental peace work. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date an Advisor for Environmental Peacebuilding (m/f/x). Your tasksYou will actively contribute to the implementation of the partner organisation's strategic plan for conflict transformation, social justice, climate justice and research.You will be involved in the design, planning and implementation of training courses, awareness-raising campaigns, information events and workshops on topics such as wetland conservation, environmental peacebuilding, mediation and peaceful conflict resolution methods.You will conduct training courses for the FAPAD team, e.g. on environmental peacebuilding, project proposal writing, workshop facilitation and conflict transformation.You will support the acquisition of potential donors and develop programme and project proposals together with the partner organisation.You will work closely with management to develop strategies, internal guidelines, fundraising measures and networking activities.You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO's specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation. Your profileYou have a university degree in anthropology, social sciences, political science, agroecology, peace and conflict research or a comparable field.You have experience in environmental peacebuilding and mediation techniques and their practical application.You have in-depth knowledge of land and resource conflicts.You have practical experience in conflict transformation and peace work.You speak very good English. Ideally, you already have knowledge of Luo.You have a driving licence and driving experience.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 according to the Development Aid ActFurther training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 01.06.2025.
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 (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 Sri Lanka, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures. Since 2018, AGIAMONDO's CPS country programme has been supporting a non-violent and constructive reconciliation process by building bridges and empowering marginalised groups, with a focus on inter-religious dialogue initiatives and dealing with the violent past. CARITAS EASTERN HUMAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EHED) works with disadvantaged and marginalised population groups in the districts of Batticaloa and Ampara. In cooperation with EHED, the CPS expert will implement innovative projects to strengthen and unite these communities. The focus will be on working with the Interfaith Forum, youth, children and women who are suffering from the consequences of ethnic and religious violence as well as the economic and political crisis. The work includes project support within the EHED structure as well as frequent travelling and personal engagement in the affected communities. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social scientist for inter-religious and inter-ethnic dialogue (m/f/x). Your tasksYou supportinter-religiousand inter-ethnic dialogue in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.You work with the Interfaith Forum, young people, children and women who are divided among themselves following the ethnic and religious violence in the Eastern Province and who are also suffering from the consequences of the country's economic and political crisis.You promote non-violent conflict transformation and peace work by building bridges and strengthening marginalised groups.You will develop and implement programmes and projects for reconciliation and peacebuilding.You will advise and support local actors in organisational development and project management.You will be responsible for the proper spending 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 from a university or university of applied sciences, e.g. social sciences, political sciences, sociology, social work, social education or related subjects.You have theoretical knowledge and practical experience in methods of non-violent conflict transformation and in peace and reconciliation work and are informed about the current situation in Sri Lanka.You have already worked successfully in adult education or counselling.You have sound knowledge of organisational development as well as programme and project management.You have diplomatic skills and intercultural communication skills to work in partnership with stakeholders.You have a good command of 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.Please note that this placement is not suitable for families. 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 Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 01.06.2025.
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 (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 Jordan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.Jordan is a culturally and religiously diverse country in which around half of the population is of Palestinian origin. In recent years, 1.36 million refugees have arrived from crisis regions such as Iraq and Syria, as well as migrants from East Africa. Many of these people have limited access to education and medical care. Jordan's young population, 63% of whom are under 30 years old, makes the promotion of tolerance and social cohesion particularly important.URI MENA pursues a bottom-up approach in which interfaith self-organisation groups are strengthened at grassroots level. These groups promote interfaith cooperation and address issues identified by their members. They carry out initiatives in areas such as interfaith dialogue, human rights advocacy, education, community development, humanitarian aid, conflict resolution, environmental sustainability, youth leadership and political advocacy.To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Communication scientist for interreligious peace initiative (m/f/x). Your tasks You will develop and implement communication strategies that promote URI MENA's objectives.You will maintain relationships with stakeholders, promote open lines of communication and involve them in strategic initiatives.You will strengthen the URI MENA network by building and maintaining partnerships.You will advise and support the cooperation circles in Jordan, especially in the areas of interfaith dialogue and peace work.You will increase the visibility of URI MENA by implementing targeted communication measures in the region.You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO's specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation. Your profile You have at least a Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, interfaith studies, international relations or a comparable field.You have at least two years of experience in public relations and media relations as well as in stakeholder engagement.You have strong organisational and project management skills and can effectively plan, implement and monitor communications projects.You will have knowledge of digital communications, including website management, content creation, e-marketing and social media strategies.You have experience in developing and implementing communication strategies to engage internal and external stakeholders.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 according to the Development Aid ActFurther training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 01.06.2025.