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AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Uganda, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures. The land department of the diocese of Moroto plays an important role in the challenging circumstances of the Karamoja region. Violent clashes regularly occur here due to resource discoveries, population growth and cattle rustling, which have a major impact on the daily lives of the Karamajong population. In this context, there is an urgent need for education on land rights issues. The Land Unit is particularly committed to protecting communal land through collective land titles in order to prevent land grabbing and secure people's livelihoods. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Consultant for GIS and land surveying for the mediation of land conflicts (m/f/x).  Your tasksYou will support the further training of employees of the Diocese of Moroto in dealing with land rights issues, particularly in the areas of land surveying, documentation of property claims and the use of geoinformation systems.With your technical expertise in the above-mentioned areas, you will support the activities of the Land Department in non-violent conflict resolution, especially in the context of land conflict mediation.You will strengthen the strategic planning of the activities of the Land Unit of the Diocese of Moroto.You will support networking, coordination and cooperation between different actors working on land rights in the region.You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of CPS funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO requirements. You will work in partnership with the land department of the Diocese of Moroto.  Your profileYou have a university degree in geography, agriculture, forestry, environmental or climate sciences, sustainable development or a comparable specialisation.You are characterised by knowledge of land surveying and a confident use of geographic information systems (GIS).You have experience of working outside Europe, ideally in Africa.You are fluent in English and have a car driving licence.Experience in organising and conducting training courses and workshops is desirable.Knowledge and experience in participatory methods of conflict management and transformation are a bonus.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. The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparation Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act Further 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 12.05.2023.

On the basis of the German Development Aid Workers Act (EhfG), AGIAMONDO recruits qualified professionals for international cooperations between church and civil society organisations. Misereor, the organization for development cooperation, stands up for people who are denied the right to live in dignity, freedom and with sufficient and healthy care, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Misereor works hand in hand with its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America and supports people in making lasting positive changes to their lives through their own efforts. In view of global, socio-ecological issues of the future, Misereor draws attention in Germany and Europe to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and campaigns for political change. On behalf of Misereor, AGIAMONDO is looking for the next possible date for a Head of the Misereor Dialogue and Liaison Office Brazil (m/f/x).  Your TasksAs Misereor's contact person, you will coordinate cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including Misereor's partner organisations and the Brazilian Bishops' Conference.You will support Misereor's public relations and education work on Brazil-related topics by creating current updates, procuring material for press releases, being available for interviews and writing articles for Misereor.You will conduct dialogues with German development cooperation (DC), the German Embassy, the political foundations in Brazil, national and international DC networks and partners, particularly in Lusophone Africa.You will also accompany staff on trips, support visits by donors and representatives from the church and politics and take part in national and international exchange meetings and events in Brazil.You will be actively involved in the cooperation with the Brazil team of the Latin America department and thematic working groups at Misereor, take part in continuous dialogue and support the implementation of the Misereor strategy.  Your ProfileYou have completed a university degree relevant to development cooperation (e.g. social sciences, regional studies, ethnology or similar), have at least three years of professional experience in development cooperation and have regional knowledge and work experience in Brazil.You have professional expertise and experience in the organisation and implementation of public relations and educational work. You are a strong communicator, confident in public speaking and have excellent communication skills.You have demonstrable experience in networking with relevant stakeholders and in supporting dialogue processes, in particular with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.You have diplomatic skills, highly differentiated intercultural communication skills for dealing with stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and can act appropriately in a church environment.You are fluent in written and spoken German and Portuguese. Knowledge of Spanish and English is desirable.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with Christian values.  What AGIAMONDO offersIndividual 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 advice We look forward to receiving your detailed application by 12th May 2024 at the latest.Please use the online application form in the Vacancies section of our website.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Colombia, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures.Die Ruta Pacífica de las Mujeres ist eine soziale Frauenbewegung in Kolumbien, die als nationales Netzwerk mit territorialer Verankerung organisiert ist. Die Organisation setzt sich aus einer feministischen Perspektive für die Stärkung von Frauen ein, um ihre politische Teilhabe zu fördern und sich wirksam für friedensschaffende Prozesse einzusetzen. Ihr Ziel ist die Beseitigung aller Formen von Gewalt gegen Frauen und die effektive Umsetzung des Rechts auf Wahrheit, Gerechtigkeit und Wiedergutmachung für weibliche Opfer des bewaffneten Konflikts. Angesichts der überproportionalen und genderspezifischen Auswirkungen von Konflikten und Gewalt auf Frauen leistet Ruta Pacífica de las Mujeres einen wichtigen Beitrag, um Frauenrechte zu verteidigen.To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social scientist for women's rights and peace work (m/f/x). Your tasksYou support remembrance policy activities in various regions of Colombia. This includes the development of methods and products for remembrance work with a focus on women's rights and the role of women as peace actors, taking into account ethnic and local aspects.You create scientific documents and carry out political advocacy work in the areas of transitional justice and peace work.You document the voices, perspectives, proposals and needs of women in different working regions.You represent Ruta Pacífica de las Mujeres in relevant committees of the peace process and actively support the successful implementation of this process.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 Ruta Pacífica de las Mujeres.  Your profileYou have a university degree (at least Master's level) in a social science or humanities subject. Ideally with a focus on human or women's rights and very good academic writing skills.You have at least 2 years of professional experience in Latin America.You have experience in working with women in contexts of conflict or violence.You have experience in political advocacy work and knowledge of special jurisdictions, international law and human rights.Your written and spoken Spanish is very good and your English is at least good.You are committed to the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national.   The AGIAMONDO offerIndividual and comprehensive preparation Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act Further 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 28.04.2023.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Liberia, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures.The Catholic Education Secretariat (CES) is responsible for the administration of 27 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Monrovia. This includes approximately 800 teachers and 14,000 students. The vision of the Catholic Education Secretariat is to fully educate the intellectual, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual dimensions of human growth across religious boundaries with quality and at an affordable cost. The CES seeks to contribute to a peaceful Liberia where the psychosocial needs of students in the Catholic Church school systems are treated with love, care and understanding not only by their parents, guardians and teachers, but by the entire society.To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Educator for training and school counselling (m/f/x).  Your tasksYou are developing a further training programme for teachers from 27 Catholic primary and secondary schools in the area of psychosocial support.You create a handbook on psychosocial counselling for your target group.Through training on dealing with conflicts and supporting pupils and parents/guardians, you provide teachers with important impulses for everyday school life.As a competent contact person, you will support teachers as a counsellor and supervisor.You are also part of the management team of the Catholic Education Secretariat. You will support the structural improvement of the school system as well as the monitoring and reporting of the Education Secretariat.You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of CPS 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 relevant university degree, e.g. teaching degree, in social pedagogy, psychology, social work or a comparable discipline. Additional training in psychosocial counselling and/or supervision is a plus.You have experience with capacity development and training in psychosocial counselling, ideally in a school setting.You have a very good command of the English language.You are in possession of a class B driving licence and have driving experience.You are a member of a Christian church.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 preparation Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act Further 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 21.04.2023.

On the basis of the German Development Aid Workers Act (EhfG), AGIAMONDO recruits qualified professionals for international cooperations between church and civil society organisations.Misereor, the organization for development cooperation, stands up for people who are denied the right to live in dignity, freedom and with sufficient and healthy care, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Misereor works hand in hand with its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America and supports people in making lasting positive changes to their lives through their own efforts. In view of global, socio-ecological issues of the future, Misereor draws attention in Germany and Europe to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and campaigns for political change.Fundación Jubileo is a respected church foundation in Bolivia that has made a name for itself in the fields of development research, political and economic analysis and human rights work. It is now seeking to expand its expertise in the field of climate change by bringing in a specialist with the relevant knowledge.Bolivia's economy, which is heavily based on extractivism, contributes significantly to climate change, which jeopardises the livelihoods of the population. There is an urgent need for research and policy measures to address these challenges and promote sustainable development.On behalf of Misereor, AGIAMONDO is looking for the next possible date for an Environmental scientist for regional climate protection initiatives (m/f/x). Your new area of responsibility:Fundación Jubileo is a respected church foundation in Bolivia that has made a name for itself in the fields of development research, political and economic analysis and human rights work. It is now seeking to expand its expertise in the field of climate change by bringing in a specialist with the relevant knowledge.Bolivia's economy, which is heavily based on extractivism, contributes significantly to climate change, which jeopardises the livelihoods of the population. There is an urgent need for research and policy measures to address these challenges and promote sustainable development.  Your TasksYou will support the development of a strategy for political influence in relation to climate change.You will actively participate in Fundación Jubileo's scientific team and support them in the area of methods and tools for researching and analysing the effects of climate change on the economy and society. You will advise Fundación Jubileo staff on effective approaches to dealing with the challenges and opportunities of climate change.You will analyse international standards and mechanisms for mitigating climate change and their applicability to Bolivia.They support the training of Fundación Jubileo employees in relation to standards, regulators, instruments and mechanisms in the area of climate change mitigation.You support the planning and organisation of public events, round tables and conferences to discuss climate change issues.  Your ProfileYou have a university degree in environmental or geosciences, sustainable development or a related field of study, ideally with a focus on climate science or environmental change. You have in-depth knowledge of climate change and its impacts, ideally with a focus on Latin America.You have experience in scientific analysis and research on the impacts of climate changeYou have excellent counselling and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to the target audience.You have experience in planning and organising events and producing information materials.You are motivated to contribute to the development of strategies for political influence in the field of climate protection.You are proficient in Spanish, German and English to at least B2 level.You are in good physical health to live and work at an altitude of over 3,500 metres.You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development cooperation and support them convincingly.     What AGIAMONDO offersIndividual 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 advice We look forward to receiving your detailed application by 28th April 2024 at the latest.Please use the online application form in the Vacancies section of our website.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Sierra Leone, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures.Fourah Bay College is part of the University of Sierra Leone and was founded in 1827. The prestigious public institution is located on Mount Aureol in Freetown. As the first western university in sub-Saharan Africa, the college is one of the leading universities in Sierra Leone with around 10,000 students. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields, including arts, engineering and architecture, pure and applied sciences, peace and conflict studies, political science and law, and gender and development studies. Students and staff come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Research Associate for Gender and Conflict Transformation, Freetown, Sierra Leone (m/f/x). Your tasksYour work helps to promote a peaceful and tolerant life on campus between students and staff.You will support the implementation and coordination of a new initiative for conflict transformation on campus.You will be the point of contact for and train those involved in dealingYou will work with students and staff to develop conflict transformation activities.You will cooperate with other experts and build networks with national and international organisations and institutions.You will contribute your specialist knowledge by teaching a course at the Faculty of Arts.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 relevant university degree in e.g. education, social work, psychology, peace studies or a comparable discipline.You have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of conflict transformation or gender/safeguarding, ideally gained at a university.Your experience in project management enables you to actively shape new projects.You have experience in capacity development and training delivery.You are proficient in 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 preparation Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act Further 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 21.04.2023.