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AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The Civil Peace Service (CPS) offers development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in Uganda, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.TERELEPAR was founded in 2001 by religious leaders of various faith communities in the then Teso region to contribute to peacekeeping in the region and promote peaceful coexistence. TERELEPAR educates people about their rights in the area of land use and ownership and tries to contribute to non-violent mediation in acute cases of land expropriation and conflict. The partner organization aims to strengthen capacities for nonviolent management of land conflicts and to build appropriate spaces for dialogue that facilitate a shift in thinking toward nonviolence and create pathways for reconciliation. Through the organization's network, there are many opportunities for exchange and cooperation with other peace actors.To support our local partner organisation in Uganda we are looking for a Trainer for mediation methods in land conflicts (m/f/x) to start as soon as possible.  Your tasksYou train selected members of the communities in mediation methods.You will support the partner organization in identifying and implementing strategies and activities on land conflicts.You are the contact person for strengthening capacities in the area of peace work for TERELEPAR.Together with the partner organization, you will develop ideas for the creation of a mediation center.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 the partner organization. Your profileYou have a university degree in peace and conflict studies, political science or a related field and have already gained professional experience in non-European countries, preferably in Africa. You have completedmediation training and have professional experience in this field. In addition, you have knowledge of peace work methods and are able to communicate these well.You have a very good command of English.A driver's license and driving experience are mandatory.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 church development and peace work. What AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and thorough preparationThree-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual adviceWe look forward to receiving your complete online application in *PDF format (cover letter, Europass CV, references) by no later than 16/03/2025 via the Vacancies section of our website.

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 Timor Leste, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures. Fokupers is one of the longest established civil society organisations in Timor-Leste. It was founded in 1997 to address gender-based violence and human rights violations against women and children, particularly those committed during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste. Today, this non-profit organisation has been operating for almost 26 years and has expanded its services to include victim support, non-gender specific early childhood education, advocacy and the empowerment of women - both in the community and in Timor-Leste as a nation. This work is supported by the involvement of 35 community-based women's groups in ten communities. It includes the running of shelters, crèches, legal support, training and development, economic empowerment and community sensitisation. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social worker for psychosocial counselling (m/f/x). Your tasksThey offer professional support and counselling for social workers who support victims of (domestic) violence.You design and realise training and workshop modules that promote self-reflection among social workers.You will develop and implement new approaches and measures to promote self-care as part of a team.You will support and advise on the creation of digital case management.You deepen the professional skills of social workers in the field of psychosocial support through training and further education.You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.  Your profileYou have a university degree in social work, psychology or a comparable field. An additional qualification in trauma work, counselling, therapy or a similar field is an advantage and complements your profile.You can look back on at least three years of professional experience in the relevant field, which gives you a sound understanding of the requirements of the position.You have demonstrable practical experience and professional knowledge in the conceptualisation and design of workshops.You have a very good command of English and are willing to learn the local language Tetum.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 counselingHave we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 09.03.2025.