As part of the development of its activities in Eastern Europe, Coginta is looking for long-term senior experts (9+ years of experience) with relevant expertise and experience in the areas listed below. 1. PROFILE Thematic expertise Interested candidates should demonstrate concrete experience of at least 5 years in Eastern Europe in one or more of the following fields: - Security sector reform and governance - Integrity, transparency and accountability in security sector - Strategic development and change management in security sector - National security and public diplomacy - Critical infrastructure security and resilience - Transnational organized crime - Crisis management and risk mitigation - Civil protection and emergency management - Cyber security risk management - Strategic and crisis communication Skills and experience - Experience in concrete programming on any of the aforementioned topics, including planning, implementation, financing and resource mobilization, and multi-stakeholder coordination. - Experience in conducting specific research and analysis. - Excellent capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis, as well as the formulation of strategic advice. - Good knowledge of institutional mandates and relevant laws, policies and guidelines. - Knowledge and/or experience in complex political and geopolitical contexts. - Understanding of the multidimensional nature of fragility (economic, environmental, human, political, security and societal), conflict and violence. - A willingness to work in conflict-affected and/or fragile contexts. - Sound political acumen and a capacity to multi-task. - Fluency in professional English is required (both written and verbal) and knowledge of national languages (Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Belarusian, Slovak, Romanian) is an asset. - Ability to draft strategic notes, work well with others and to build consensus on complex issues. - Good partnership skills with a wide range of actors and the ability to develop productive working relationships. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your application is going to be pre-assessed to see if you qualify for certain types of positions based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. If your profile is deemed suitable for the forthcoming job openings, you will be contacted directly by our team. 3 APPLICATION a. Check out the following page and appy directly: https://roster.coginta.org/jobs/detail/call-for-expressions-of-interest-senior-experts-eastern-europe-24 b. Click on "Create your profile" c. Fill up all the mandatory fields and select your areas of expertise d. Upload an up-to-date CV (EU format) and a cover letter (2 pages max.), both in PDF Only applications complying with the above instructions and sent before Friday, 16th May 2025, will be considered. Coginta's recruitment policy encourages diversity and equality. It also aims to improve the representation of women in its workforce.
[AGIAMONDO e.V.](https://www.agiamondo.de/wir-ueber-uns/) 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)](https://www.agiamondo.de/angebot/ziviler-friedensdienst/) 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 offer - Individual 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](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/social-pedagogue-for-project-management-in-youth-work-m-f-x)[ ](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/social-scientist-for-the-monitoring-of-peace-processes-m-f-x)by 01.06.2025.
Als Hochschulpraktikant/in der Schweizerischen Botschaft in Nairobi gewinnen Sie spannende bilaterale und multilaterale Einblicke in die Arbeit einer Schweizer Vertretung in einer dynamischen Region Afrikas. Sie unterstützen die Botschaft im Bereich diplomatische Aufgaben durch Projektarbeit, Analyse und Berichterstattung. Die Schweizer Botschaft in Nairobi ist zuständig für die bilateralen Beziehungen zwischen der Schweiz und Kenia sowie Eritrea, Ruanda, Somalia und Uganda. Darüber hinaus nehmen Sie im Praktikum auch multilaterale Aufgaben wahr. Nairobi als einziger UNO-Hauptsitz im globalen Süden beherbergt rund 60 UNO-Organisationen, darunter den globalen Sitz von UNEP und UN-Habitat. Aufgabe - Politik: Analyse und Berichterstattung mit Fokus auf Kenia und Uganda sowie Mitarbeit an den Menschenrechtsberichten. - Multilaterale Arbeit: Teilnahme an Treffen von UNEP und UN-Habitat sowie Meeting-Vorbereitungen und Berichte. Koordination innerhalb der Bundesverwaltung. - Wirtschaft: Recherchen und Mitarbeit am Wirtschaftsbericht der Botschaft. - Betreuung von Projekten im Bereich der Menschlichen Sicherheit. - Vertretung der Botschaft an Anlässen. - Aufbau und Unterhalt eines Kontaktnetzes. - Kommunikation: Mitbetreuung der sozialen Medien. Ihr Profil - Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium. - Ausgeprägtes Interesse an Politik, Wirtschaft und internationalen Beziehungen. - Sprachen: zwei Landessprachen und sehr gute Englischkenntnisse. - Sehr gute redaktionelle Fähigkeiten, vernetztes Denken, Teamfähigkeit sowie proaktiv und kreativ - Interesse an fremden Kulturen, professionelles Auftreten. - Interesse an Kommunikation und Social Media.
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 several postgraduate programs and courses for peacebuilding professionals from around the world. To implement an innovative, multi-year research project, swisspeace is looking for: 1 PhD Fellow (100%) Starting date: 1 September 2025 (or by agreement) The successful candidate will join swisspeace and complete a PhD in political science at the University of Basel as part of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project "From Pixels to Peace: The Role of Visual Communication in Conflict Transformation." Professor Laurent Goetschel and Isabel Prinzing at swisspeace/University of Basel, Professor Katharina Lobinger at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), and Professor Cornelia Brantner at Karlstad University in Sweden coordinate the project. Our research project examines the role of visual communication in peacebuilding. In particular, it analyzes visual representations of peace in contexts where peace is partial, fragile, and continually negotiated. As a case study, we will work on the context of Colombia. We focus on how peace can be visually conveyed in a more nuanced manner, building on the concepts of "everyday peace" and the "local turn" in peacebuilding. Its interdisciplinary research design links visual communication research with peace and conflict studies. We further aim to translate scientific findings into practical guidance for NGOs, media professionals, and policymakers. Your tasks: - Developing and conducting high-quality research on the topic mentioned above with a particular focus on "everyday peace" and related concepts - Completion of the required doctoral courses and credits for a PhD at the University of Basel, and participation in the Graduate School of Social Sciences as well as the International Graduate School North-South doctoral programs - Completion of a high-quality doctoral dissertation as well as additional research outputs - Conducting rigorous fieldwork in Colombia - Collaborating closely with the project team based at swisspeace, Karlstad University, and USI, e.g., with a second PhD fellow based at USI - Participation in international conferences - Contributing to the organization and coordination of research dissemination events - Contributing to other activities related to the research project and the team Your profile: - Master's degree in social sciences (preferably political science, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or a related discipline) - Fulfilment of the requirements for a doctorate at the University of Basel (see [here](https://www.unibas.ch/en/Studies/Before-My-Studies/Application-Admission/Admission/Admission-to-Doctoral-Studies.html)) - High interest in visual and political communication, qualitative research, peace studies, and visual methods - Expertise or interest in conducting field research and using qualitative and creative research methodologies - Excellent English language skills, particularly in writing; further languages are considered an asset - Familiarity with the context of Colombia, including respective language skills - Interest in collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team and actively contributing to an environment where researchers and practitioners interact and benefit from synergies Our offer: - Entirely funded, 4-year PhD position in a vibrant context that combines academic research with exposure to the spheres of policy and practice, with a yearly salary in line with the regulations of the SNSF and the University of Basel - A unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative research project that bridges diverse disciplines, and to benefit from the co-supervision of three renowned experts - A positive working atmosphere in both a lively and international institution, as well as within the dynamic project team - Excellent working conditions, flexible office hours, and an attractive workplace in the heart of Basel In your application, please include the following documents as PDF files (in English): - Cover letter, including a ½ -page summary of your primary research interests around "everyday peace" and related concepts, visual peace communication, and/or participatory methods, as well as your overall fit to the project and team - Complete CV with names of 2 referees - Copies of relevant diplomas that prove your eligibility for doctoral studies at the University of Basel - Sample written academic work on a relevant topic (MA thesis, seminar paper, or published article, ideally in English, alternatively in German, French, Spanish, or Italian) We look forward to receiving your application by 30 May 2025. [Please submit your application through our online portal](https://swisspeace.jobs.personio.de/job/2058889). Other means of application will not be accepted. For further information, please consult our website www.swisspeace.ch or contact us via [+41 61 551 56 26](tel:+41 61 551 56 26).
- Under the supervision of the IPSTC Head of Curriculum Design, the secondee will assist in the day-to-day work of the program focusing on designing innovative training materials and learning experiences both online and face-to-face, as well as managing projects related to training and capacity building to strengthen sustainable peace. Context and overview The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Nairobi, Kenya, is an institution dedicated to providing training, research, and education in peace support operations. Established in 2001, it initially focused on training Kenya Defense Forces for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. In 2011, it was expanded and designated as an autonomous regional training center mandated to carry out capacity building in peace support operations for the benefit of military, police, and civilian personnel from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), other African countries and the rest of the world. As such, IPSTC offers various courses and programs aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of peace operations personnel in responding to complex emergencies. The IPSTC has the mission to improve the effectiveness of peace support operations through comprehensive training and research. Within the IPSTC, the Curriculum Design Section manages over 70 IPSTC owned courses and a sizeable number of hosted training programs. About 14 IPSTC owned courses have received accreditation from the UN Integrated Training Service. Switzerland supports the IPSTC currently with four military secondments. The TORs below envisage to complement the already existing efforts by the Swiss Department of Defense by seconding a civilian expert to the IPSTC through the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This effort is in line with Switzerland's International Cooperation Strategy so support capacity building activities and training institutions to strengthen sustainable peace. - Tasks and responsibilities: - The Senior Learning Solutions Specialist to be seconded to the Curriculum Design Section of the IPSTC will be actively engaged in the following tasks: - Analyzing of training needs; - Designing new curricula and/ or review existing, including revisiting and improving methodologies and formats, where needed; - Perform training quality control and evaluation; - Liaising with partners to seek opportunities to host already exiting courses at IPSTC; - Facilitating course - Building up of e-learning courses or modules, where relevant. Qualification and Experience Education - Master degree in international studies, international law, development studies or similar. Knowledge and experience - Experience and/or knowledge in designing learning materials for adults - Experience and/or knowledge with various participatory methodological approaches to training and Qualification and Experience Education - Master degree in international studies, international law, development studies or similar. Knowledge and experience - Experience and/or knowledge in designing learning materials for adults; • Experience and/or knowledge with various participatory methodological approaches to training and learning; 2/2 • Experience and/or knowledge in the field of peace and security, development or humanitarian, or similar - Experience and/or knowledge in emerging topics, such as Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS), Digital Peacebuilding/Peacekeeping, Climate Security etc. - Basic knowledge on gender mainstreaming in peace and security. Skills - Presentation, facilitation and communication skills; • Strong team work skills - Ability to respect diversity and work in a multi-dimensional and multi-national setting; • Ability to take initiative and to seek innovative approaches and solutions - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Ability to liaise with partner institutions in a professional and competent manner - Proficiency in English. Further desirable skills, experiences and knowledge - Knowledge and experience in applied research - Proficiency in French will be considered an asset. Security and Safety - Physical and mental fitness to work in this context (Assignments are subject to successfully meeting the medical standards) - Possession of a valid automobile driving license. Nationality - Swiss nationality (Dual citizenship with country of assignment not possible). - Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya Start of assignment: - Summer 2025 Duration of contract: - 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Deadline for applications oder application period 27 April 2025 Interviews are scheduled to take place on: 19/20 May 2025 Family: Click here to learn more about the IPSTC: https://www.ipstc.org/ For further information, please contact: - Ms Julia Herzog-Schmidt, Head of Training, Swiss Expert Pool (julia.herzog-schmidt@eda.admin.ch, +41 58 48 45453) for questions related to the mission or - Ms Janine Misteli, Swiss Expert Pool (janine.misteli@eda.admin.ch, + 41 58 462 63 39) for questions on requirements and on the selection process. Assignment: The assignments take place within the framework of the Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding. The seconded expert receives a contract from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs for the duration of their deployment PVFMH (D) / OPers-PDHH (F) / OPers-PRA (I). A complete application contains - an application letter in English; - a CV in English; - diplomas and work certificates; - the completed Personal History Form
Special Advisor UN Resident Coordinator Office, Caracas, Venezuela Three structural trends continue to shape the long-term emerging state model in the aftermath of a protracted political, economic and social crisis. First, an economic transition that opens and reorients the economy towards new trade, technological and investment flows to stabilize the economy, including a potentially new context in Venezuela's relations with the US. Secondly, the consolidation of a governance scheme with a dominant party alongside smaller parties also present after the presidential elections in 2024, with a new institutionally closely entrenched with the mechanisms at the communal level. Three key milestones in 2025 include parliament and regional elections in April 2025, a Constitutional Reform in progress, and municipal elections. Finally, a changing geopolitical landscape influenced by new regional challenges and dynamics after periods of diplomatic isolation and pressure. Against this backdrop, to deepen and consolidate its programmatic strategy, the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RC) in Venezuela is seeking the support of a Special Advisor, to provide, inter alia, strategic analysis and guidance to the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT). He/she will provide support to the UNCT in shaping the UN's engagement in areas related to governance, dialogue and social cohesion, while supporting the broader UNCT programme under the Cooperation Framework in order to promote a culture of peaceful conflict resolution. Under the RC guidance, the Special Advisor will engage with key actors and stakeholders for the purpose of enhancing the analytical capacity of the UN and presenting appropriate recommendations. Tasks and responsibilities: PDAs have a primary reporting line to the Resident Coordinator and secondary reporting lines to the DPPA-DPO regional division, as well as the UNDP Resident Representative. Under their guidance and agreed workplan, and in close collaboration with the Peace and Development Officer and the country team, the PDA will: Conduct conflict analysis and provide strategic advice to the Resident Coordinator in his/her engagement with high-level government officials, academia, business, civil society, social movements, including youth and women's networks, UN Country Teams, HQ, and other relevant stakeholders. Submit the analysis and reporting to the RC, UNDP RR, DPPA, and the UNCT - Provide risk-informed analysis to the RC and the broader UNCT (and in some contexts, the Humanitarian Country Team) and the UN Headquarters (and regional level as relevant) on political and socio-economic developments and conflict dynamics. This would also require early warning and anticipatory action; enhanced integrated, gender, conflict-sensitive and peace-responsive analysis, identifying appropriate entry points for conflict prevention and sustaining peace, proposing concrete, actionable and timely recommendations for consideration by UN leadership. - Strengthen and support the capacity of the UNCT to undertake conflict, context and political economy analysis, ensuring that gender, youth and human rights dimensions are reflected in both analysis and programming; and provide analysis to identify risks, opportunities. and recommendations through early warning mechanisms. that inform UN access, activities, and strategic engagement. - Provide updates to the UN Headquarters (and regional level as relevant) in line with the Joint Programme's reporting guidelines with advice on political and socio-economic developments and conflict dynamics. - Support the regular update of the Common Country Assessment (CCA), which informs the design and implementation of the UN Cooperation Framework, including leading the conflict analysis part of the CCA. - Regularly brief and advice the UNCT on relevant political, geopolitical and social developments, national negotiation processes, and provide strategic advice on integrated approaches across the UNCT in the context of SDG 16 – Peace Justice and Strong Institutions. - Participate on behalf of the RC in relevant national fora and represent the UN system where necessary, including engagement with high-level government officials. - Facilitate the linking of political economy considerations, conflict and political analysis and strategies as well as risk-informed approaches to the UN's programmatic and policy engagement at the country-level; Expand existing entry points and identify new opportunities to build national capacities for conflict prevention through a Triple Nexus Lens, with specific emphasis on social stakeholders, women and youth groups - Design and implement projects that enhance UNDP's role Provide strategic and technical advice to design initiatives in areas such as conflict prevention; infrastructures for peace; social dialogue facilitation; confidence-building measures; electoral violence prevention; and social cohesion and reconciliation. - Support the design and facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, building national, local and community-level capacities for dialogue and negotiation; strengthening networks of facilitators (including female) at national and local levels, to advance initiatives that promote social cohesion and develop collaborative strategies aimed at addressing key drivers of the crisis and building sustainable resilience. - Identify opportunities and options for UN preventive diplomacy engagement as required. - Support connecting local and national level conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts, as well as regional and/or cross-border initiatives as appropriate. - Identify and engage civil society actors and social movements in the peace and development agenda supported by the UN and work with other UN entities, including OHCHR and UN Women, for rebuild trust among social actors. - Support the UN Country Team to promote the effective participation of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts. - Support the design and implementation of strategies for identifying entry points for mainstreaming of conflict prevention and conflict sensitivity in the work of the UNCT (including within the CCA, Cooperation Framework, Country Programme Documents (CPD), etc.); and where relevant, support UN's resource mobilization efforts for conflict prevention. - Provide strategic guidance and quality assurance to the design and implementation of programmes funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), where applicable, and engage closely with PBF governance mechanisms; as well as with DPPA regional divisions and UNDP Country Offices and HQ on its implementation. Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with key national stakeholders, regional and international actors, and development partners on issues related to Sustaining Peace and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - Establish and maintain networks and strategic partnerships for sustaining peace-related strategies and initiatives and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and national SDG plans. - Liaise closely with national, regional, and local stakeholders, including civil society, social movements, academia, think tanks, unions of workers and businessmen, women's and youth networks and key international actors (including International Financial Institutions and regional organizations) to identify entry points, foster dialogue and strengthen strategic alliances and partnerships on conflict prevention, trust- and confidence-building, and reconciliation initiatives. - Engage with academia and think tanks in research and analyses on peace and conflict-related themes, including areas such as climate-related security risk. - Maintain close liaison with relevant development partners, the diplomatic corps, regional organizations and other actors supporting the UN's conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts. - Maintain close contact with relevant staff in UN Headquarters as well at the regional level, including relevant focal points at UNDP, DPPA-DPO, DCO and work closely with the regional programme specialists based in the region. - Liaise with the DPPA-Peacebuilding Support Office together with the respective DPPA-DPO regional division to identify opportunities for PBF funding; and - Contribute to the results-based management efforts of the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme, including through setting up mechanisms to assess and measure the impact of peace and development initiatives and providing the Joint Programme secretariat with inputs on progress at the country level. Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela Start of assignment: Summer 2025 Duration of contract: 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Deadline for applications 13 April Interviews are scheduled to take place on: 28 / 29 April Family: accompaniment by family is not possible Click here to learn more about the organisation: https://venezuela.un.org/es/about/about-the-resident-coordinator-office/rco-team For further information, please contact: - Mithra Akbari, Program Manager (mithra.akhbari@eda.admin.ch, +41 58 48 45570) for questions related to the mission or - Ms Janine Misteli, Swiss Expert Pool (janine.misteli@eda.admin.ch, +41 58 462 63 39) for questions on requirements and on the selection process. Assignment: The assignments take place within the framework of the Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding[[1]](#_ftn1). The seconded expert receives a contract from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs for the duration of their deployment [PVFMH](http://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20042290/index.html) (D) / [OPers-PDHH](http://www.admin.ch/opc/fr/classified-compilation/20042290/index.html) (F) / [OPers-PRA](http://www.admin.ch/opc/it/classified-compilation/20042290/index.html) (I). Please apply through the Swiss Federal Administration recruitment system https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/en/home/stellen/stellenangebot.html A complete application contains: - an application letter in English; - a CV in English; - diplomas and work certificates; - the completed Personal History Form PEP (see: https://www.eda.admin.ch/content/dam/eda/en/documents/aussenpolitik/menschenrechte-menschliche-sicherheit/stellenangebote-expertenpool/personal-history-form.docx ) [[1]](#_ftnref1) Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding The deployment of civilian experts within the scope of Switzerland's policy on peace, human rights, and humanitarian issues is a long-standing tradition. Depending on specific needs, civilian experts are made available for temporary civilian peace projects as election monitors, police advisers or specialists in fields such as constitutional law and practice, mediation, the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law (www.eda.admin.ch/expertenpool). Qualification and Experience - At least ten (10) years of experience in conflict analysis, scenario building and strategy development, risk-informed/conflict-sensitive development and/or conflict prevention & sustaining peace in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization. - Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior officials, such as in the United Nations, government and external partners; - Proven experience in programming, in areas related to conflict prevention, peacebuilding and/or development; - Experience working or cooperating with a UN Agency/Fund/Programme or Department and/or field experience would be an asset; - Experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming; with experience in gender dimensions of peacebuilding being an asset; - Experience working in/on a comparative or similar context to Venezuela, or the Latin American region would be an asset. - Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish as well as and passive knowledge of two Swiss official languages is required. - Physical and mental fitness to work in this context, (assignments are subject to successfully meeting the medical standards); - Possession of a valid automobile driving license and the ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle using manual transmission; - Swiss nationality (dual citizenship with country of assignment not possible).