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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.   Coordinator of the  CPS program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (m/f/x)   Your new role – responsible and challenging Three decades after the Dayton Agreement, relations between population groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain conflict-affected. Religious communitiesIslamic, Serbian Orthodox, and Catholicenjoy high levels of trust and influence, yet are strongly shaped by political interests. For a peaceful future, faith communities must play an active role in addressing the past. Through its country programme, AGIAMONDO promotes encounters, dialogue, and shared perspectives for the future. Dealing with a history marked by violence is also a central element of reconciliation. Within the[ Civil Peace Service (CPS)](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/what-we-offer/civil-peace-service/), AGIAMONDO cooperates with partner organisations connected to faith communities that contribute locally to positive peace by strengthening interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding efforts, and approaches to dealing with a violent past. The country programme focuses in particular on the following thematic priorities: creating and strengthening spaces for encounter and dialogue in interreligious youth work, promoting interreligious initiatives in the academic sphere, and addressing a history marked by violence. As Coordinator, you shape and manage the [CPS country programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/country-programmes-1/#Bosnia_and_Herzegovina) in close coordination with the head office in Cologne. Through your programme development, you contribute to quality assurance and impact orientation; you serve as a key contact person for partner organisations and experts and represent AGIAMONDO at the local level. Sarajevo as your place of residence and work offers German and international educational institutions, good medical care, and solid infrastructure, making it suitable for families as well.   The coordination role comprises the following tasks: - You continuously develop AGIAMONDO's country strategy and the CPS country programme in close dialogue with the local church and partner organisations. - You plan new partnerships, assess staffing needs, and prepare project proposals as well as reporting to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). - You are responsible for the annual financial planning of the country programme and oversee the allocation and use of funds. - You actively foster networking among partner organisations involved in the programme and promote cooperation and exchange with other relevant national and international organisations and stakeholders. - You support CPS experts and partner organisations in their living and working environments on site. - You collaborate closely with coordinators of other CPS implementing organisations to jointly shape the CPS programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina and contribute AGIAMONDO's distinct profile. - You contribute to the environment of the interreligious master's programme at theological faculties.   Your profile - You have completed a university degree, preferably in the social sciences or humanities; additional qualifications in peacebuilding are an asset. - You have several years of professional experience in development cooperation or peacebuilding, ideally gained within church-based or civil society organisations. - You possess strong advisory skills and solid expertise in programme and project management, including budget responsibility. - You have knowledge and experience in peace and reconciliation work as well as interreligious dialogue. - You demonstrate diplomatic skills and highly differentiated intercultural communication abilities, enabling you to engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders and to operate appropriately within a church-related context. - You identify with AGIAMONDO's church-based profile and are committed to the goals and values of faith-based development cooperation. - You have excellent English skills and a very good command of German. Knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (B/C/S) is an advantage, or you are willing to acquire it. - You are an EU or Swiss citizen and a member of a Christian church.   The AGIAMONDO offer - Individual and thorough preparation - Three-year contract (with an option for renewal), social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz), as well as a bonus for a particularly noteworthy role - Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice   Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our [online application portal](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/coordinator-of-the-cps-program-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-m-f-x) by 21.06.2026.

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine competence and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in contexts affected by conflicts. In collaboration with the University of Basel, swisspeace offers a number of postgraduate programs and courses for peacebuilding professionals from around the world.   To support the Continuing Education team, we are looking for two: Interns (100%) The first internship is for the period from 15 August 2026 to 14 February 2027. The second internship is for the period from 1 February 2027 - 31 July 2027. Please state your preferences in your cover letter. Duration: 6 months Gross monthly salary: CHF 1,500   Your tasks: - Support the organization and implementation of courses (virtual and on-site courses) - Support the course administration (e.g. applications, course material, documentation) - Support advertising activities (e.g. mailings, social media) - Manage communication with participants and faculty Your profile: - BA (higher degrees will not be accepted) in international relations, political sciences, social sciences, peace studies or similar disciplines - Strong communication skills - Strong organizational skills, reliable and paying attention to detail - Self-initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work under pressure - Excellent IT skills (MS Office, particularly Excel and Word) - Proficiency in English (C1); good command of German or French - Social media skills are an asset Our offer: - A challenging internship in an attractive field of work with political relevance - Gaining insights in all of swisspeace's thematic areas and meeting experienced academics and practitioners from all over the world - Possibility to work independently and as part of a team and to develop your own ideas - A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international team - Good working conditions and an attractive place of work in Basel, Switzerland.   Due to the Swiss regulations on the admission of foreign workers, only applicants with an existing Swiss work permit or citizenship of Switzerland or of an EU/EFTA state can be considered for this internship position. We look forward to receiving your complete application in English including a cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by 26 April 2026.[ Please submit your application via our online portal](https://swisspeace.jobs.personio.de/job/1067379). Other means of application will not be accepted. Interviews will take place from 11-13 May, if possible, in our office in Basel. For further information please consult our website [www.swisspeace.ch](https://www.swisspeace.ch/)[ ](http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses)or contact us by phone under +41 61 551 56 26.