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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Principal Social Development Specialist (Gender Equality) is assigned to the Gender Equality Division within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to Director, Gender Equality Division and will oversee technical local staff.  Your Role As a Principal Social Development Specialist (Gender Equality), you will be responsible for providing high-level leadership and senior technical oversight on gender equality and women's empowerment programming in operations, policy development and results monitoring, with a strong emphasis on the nexus between gender equality and the strategic focus areas identified under ADB's Strategy 2030's mid-term review, notably private sector development and digital transformation. You will provide senior-level advisory support to designing transformative gender equality designs, developing external knowledge partnerships to deepen impact, and supporting results management and reporting on gender equality. You will provide leadership through cutting-edge innovations on priority and emerging gender equality issues that would open new opportunities for ADB operations to expand its support on gender equality to ADB private sector clients and developing member countries (DMCs). You will extend management support to the Director, CCGE, including acting on her behalf in her absence as required. You will: Policy and Systems - Assist the Director in advancing ADB's policy, corporate and strategic commitments on gender equality and women's empowerment, with a particular focus on private sector development, digital transformation, and areas related to women's economic empowerment (e.g., trade, procurement, public financial management, SME development). - Provide upstream support to relevant ADB departments that focuses on development impact through the integration of high-quality and innovative gender equality designs into projects, and measurable and strategic inputs into country partnership strategies and equivalent documents. - Provide oversight and inputs into ADB corporate reporting on gender equality, including the corporate results framework (CRF), and contributing to the development of strategic documents (e.g., Staff Instructions, Guidelines) to strengthen operationalization of ADB's gender equality mandate. - Make contributions to strengthening ADB's Organizational Resilience.   Project Preparation and Administration - Provide senior level leadership on gender equality and women's empowerment programming in sovereign and nonsovereign operations, with a focus on private sector development and digital transformation. - Lead the development and implementation of technical assistance projects (TAs) that can introduce new innovations on gender equality approaches in ADB operations and knowledge initiatives. - Act as a CCGE focal for sectors and thematic teams, with a focus on private sector development and digital transformation, and coordinate with counterpart focals in other divisions/departments   Partnerships, Knowledge and Capacity Building - Identify and build new partnerships with external foundations, trust funds, and other development-focused organisations, with the aim to widening ADB's networks and collaborations on gender equality and women's empowerment. - Provide leadership on external policy engagement and thought leadership on a range of gender equality topics, and represent CCGE at external knowledge events as assigned. - Lead or contribute to the development of gender knowledge products (e.g. research reports, toolkits, policy briefs, case-studies, blogs) and delivery of knowledge events. - Lead or contribute to the design and delivery of capacity development on gender equality with internal sector/thematic teams and external partner clients.   Management Support - Provide senior-level support to the Director, CCGE in gender-related corporate initiatives, quality assurance, data management, and cross-divisional and departmental coordination, as required. - Prepare and deliver management briefings on gender-related topics as required. - Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior staff, including supervising the performance, ongoing learning and development of assigned reporting staff. - Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the Director, CCGE.   Qualifications You will need:  ● Master's degree or equivalent in international development, economics, public policy or other related fields, including an emphasis on gender equality and development; or University degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. ● At least 12 years' work experience in gender and development, preferably with experience of programming on gender equality and women's empowerment in ADB developing member countries (DMCs), with experience of working across both private and public sector operations highly desirable. ● Demonstrated expertise in leading innovative approaches on gender equality, and providing capacity development of clients, partners and other strategic partners.  ● Written and verbal proficiency in English, with a publication track record on gender equality-related topics desirable. ● International experience working in several countries with a multilateral development bank or other international development organization.  ● Proven experience in effectively managing budgets and teams. ● Proven experience in donor relations and partnership development. ● Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/568426/ti3-core-competency-framework.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for TI3.   Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.   ● Housing and education allowance (if applicable) ● Expatriate benefits ● Relocation (if applicable) ● Retirement plan ● Medical and health benefits ● Paid leave (including parental) ● Life and other insurance plans ● Staff development   Additional Information This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.   About Us ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members50 from the region. ADB only hires nationals of its [69 members](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/about#members). To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization). ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. 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[Eirene Suisse](https://eirenesuisse.ch/)  is a secular NGO that has been active in development cooperation since 1963. In the countries where we are active, our objective is to strengthen and enhance local dynamics in favor of the promotion of peace and human rights. We specialize in the exchange of personnel in development cooperation, therefore by sending qualified professionals from Switzerland to support the development projects of our local partners, in our three main areas of intervention: Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador), Quisqueya (Haiti) and the African Great Lakes region (Rwanda, Uganda, DRC). These professionals have the status of « volunteer ».   The local partner: [YOLRED ](https://eirenesuisse.ch/partenaires/yolred/)(Youth Leaders for Restoration and Development) ) is a Ugandan community-based organization founded and led by former child soldiers from northern Uganda. Strengthened by their experience, its members are committed to peace, reconciliation and local development. The organization works to reintegrate former child soldiers and their children, who face social exclusion, poverty and heavy trauma. To respond to this, YOLRED sets up reconciliation workshops and entrepreneurship training, promoting socio-economic integration. Despite these actions, corruption, lack of resources and institutional weaknesses are holding back progress. In this context, YOLRED plays a crucial role in offering young people and women a chance to rebuild their lives.   Purpose of the position The main objective of the position is to contribute to the sustainable improvement of the quality, coherence and impact of YOLRED's psychosocial and peacebuilding interventions, by: - strengthening social work and psychosocial support practices, - supporting the local team through mentoring and reflective practice, - structuring a contextualized and documented methodology, - consolidating monitoring, evaluation and organizational learning systems. The social worker will work with former child soldiers and children born in captivity (CBC) to support their psychosocial healing, social reintegration and socio-economic empowerment, while accompanying the YOLRED team in the sustainable appropriation of social work, psychosocial support and reflective analysis approaches. Tasks and activities : Operational support to the project - Provide technical and methodological advice to the YOLRED team on social work, psychosocial support and accompaniment of people affected by trauma related to armed conflict, and support the implementation of these approaches in project activities; - Facilitate and/or co-facilitate individual and group psychosocial support sessions with former child soldiers and children born in captivity (CBC), respecting culturally sensitive and person-centered approaches; - Support the preparation, facilitation and evaluation of forgiveness and reconciliation workshops, incorporating a psychosocial perspective and paying particular attention to the management of emotions, trauma and group dynamics; - Support the psychosocial counselling for beneficiaries enrolled in entrepreneurship and economic reintegration training programmes, to strengthen their resilience, confidence and empowerment and assist in referring beneficiaries to structures suited to their needs. Technical and methodological support - Contribute to the development of YOLRED's social work and reconciliation methodology, by co-authoring and updating methodological documents and reflective reports; - Ensure the integration of gender, disability and inclusion approaches. - Contribute to improving   the overall care of beneficiaries in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment, and participate in monitoring their social, family and community reintegration. Institutional support - Strengthen YOLRED's capacity to take ownership and sustainably integrate social work and psychosocial support into its institutional approach and daily practices, in particular through internal training, practice analysis sessions, mentoring and the development of adapted teaching tools; - Support the collection, analysis and systematization of psychosocial and community data, including beneficiary monitoring, database management and documentation of change pathways; - Participate in the development of the network of local partners (community leaders, institutions, specialized services); - Contribute to the project's communication, capitalization and outreach activities, in particular by sharing stories of change, lessons learned and news related to the project. Your profile: - Nationality : Swiss or strong ties to Switzerland (resident, study, work, etc.) ; - Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant field: social work, psychology, social sciences, peace and development, or equivalent; - Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field ; - Experience working with local organizations, participatory approaches, popular education and training of people ; - Good understanding of psychosocial and post-conflict issues and strong interpersonal and communication skills ; - Ability to structure, analyze and formalize professional practices, focused on working with young people experiencing difficulties; - Team coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. - Adaptability, initiative and stress management ; - Ability to accept local living conditions and to integrate into a human project in a complex context ; - Ability to serve the Global South partner and knowledge of international cooperation or fragile contexts desired. - Very good knowledge of English; - Clean criminal record at the time of departure. Specificities of the position: Only applications from Swiss nationals or those with a strong connection to Switzerland (residents, years of study/work, etc.) will be considered. A volunteer engagement implies receiving a living allowance instead of a salary. Associative involvement is expected, particularly in terms of information work and fundraising in Switzerland (animation of a support group). Conditions of the contract : - Coverage of round-trip travel expenses ; - Coverage of living expenses on site ; - Swiss social insurance coverage during the period of assignment (AVS, unemployment, sickness, repatriation, etc.) ; - On-site accompaniment by a regional coordinator during the mission ; - Certificate of employment and pay for return at the end of the mission ; Postulation : Eirene Suisse does not set a deadline for applications for this position, recruitment is open until the position is filled. Nevertheless, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Send the usual documents (cover letter, CV and titles obtained) by email to Olaya LAVILLA, Eirene Suisse, [emploi@eirenesuisse.ch.](mailto:emploi@eirenesuisse.ch)

Le partenaire local : [YOLRED ](https://eirenesuisse.ch/partenaires/yolred/)(Youth Leaders for Restoration and Development) est une organisation communautaire ougandaise fondée et dirigée par d'anciens enfants soldats du Nord de l'Ouganda. Forts de leur vécu, ses membres s'engagent pour la paix, la réconciliation et le développement local. L'organisation œuvre à la réintégration des ex-enfants soldats et de leurs enfants, confrontés à l'exclusion sociale, à la pauvreté et à de lourds traumatismes. Pour y répondre, YOLRED met en place des ateliers de réconciliation et des formations en entrepreneuriat, favorisant l'insertion socio-économique. Malgré ces actions, la corruption, le manque de ressources et les faiblesses institutionnelles freinent les progrès. Dans ce contexte, YOLRED joue un rôle crucial en offrant aux jeunes et aux femmes une chance de reconstruire leur vie.   Objectif du poste L'objectif principal du poste est de contribuer à l'amélioration durable de la qualité, de la cohérence et de l'impact des interventions psychosociales et de consolidation de la paix de YOLRED, en : - renforçant les pratiques de travail social et de soutien psychosocial, - accompagnant l'équipe locale par le mentorat et la pratique réflexive, - structurant une méthodologie contextualisée et documentée, - consolidant les systèmes de suivi, d'évaluation et d'apprentissage organisationnel. Le·la travailleur·euse social·e interviendra auprès des anciens enfants soldats et des enfants né·es en captivité (CBC) afin de soutenir leur guérison psychosociale, leur réintégration sociale et leur autonomisation socio-économique, tout en accompagnant l'équipe de YOLRED dans l'appropriation durable des approches de travail social, de soutien psychosocial et d'analyse réflexive. Activités et tâches : Appui opérationnel au projet - Prodiguer des conseils techniques et méthodologiques à l'équipe de YOLRED en matière de travail social, de soutien psychosocial et d'accompagnement de personnes victimes de traumatismes liés aux conflits armés, et appuyer la mise en œuvre de ces approches dans les activités du projet ; - Animer et/ou coanimer des séances de soutien psychosocial individuel et de groupe auprès des anciens enfants soldats et des enfants né·es en captivité (CBC), dans le respect des approches culturellement sensibles et centrées sur la personne ; - Appuyer la préparation, la facilitation et l'évaluation des ateliers de pardon et de réconciliation, en intégrant une lecture psychosociale et une attention particulière à la gestion des émotions, des traumatismes et des dynamiques de groupe ; - Soutenir l'accompagnement psychosocial des bénéficiaires engagés dans les formations en entrepreneuriat et en réinsertion économique, afin de renforcer leur résilience, leur confiance et leur capacité d'autonomisation et appuyer l'orientation des bénéficiaires vers des structures adaptées à leurs besoins. Appui technique et méthodologique - Contribuer au développement de la méthodologie de travail social et de réconciliation de YOLRED, notamment par la corédaction et l'actualisation de documents méthodologiques et de rapports réflexifs ; - Veiller à l'intégration des approches genre, handicap et inclusion. - Contribuer à l'amélioration de la prise en charge globale des bénéficiaires dans un environnement sûr, inclusif et stimulant, et participer au suivi de leur réintégration sociale, familiale et communautaire. Appui institutionnel - Renforcer les capacités de YOLRED à s'approprier et intégrer durablement le travail social et le soutien psychosocial dans son approche institutionnelle et ses pratiques quotidiennes, notamment par des formations internes, des séances d'analyse de pratiques, du mentorat et l'élaboration d'outils pédagogiques adaptés ; - Soutenir la collecte, l'analyse et la systématisation des données psychosociales et communautaires, incluant le suivi des bénéficiaires, la gestion des bases de données et la documentation des parcours de changement ; - Participer au développement du réseau de partenaires locaux (leaders communautaires, institutions, services spécialisés); - Contribuer aux activités de communication, de capitalisation et de sensibilisation du projet, notamment par le partage d'histoires de changement, de leçons apprises et de nouvelles liées au projet. Spécificités du poste : Seules les candidatures de personnes suisses ou ayant un fort lien avec la Suisse (résidents, années d'études/de travail, etc.) seront prises en considération. Un engagement de volontaire implique de recevoir une indemnité de vie au lieu d'un salaire. Un engagement associatif est attendu, notamment au niveau du travail d'information et de recherche de fonds en Suisse (animation d'un groupe de soutien). Conditions du contrat : - Couverture des frais de voyage aller-retour ; - Couverture des frais de vie sur place ; - Prise en charge des assurances sociales suisses durant la durée d'affectation (AVS, chômage, maladie, rapatriement, etc.) ; - Accompagnement sur place par un coordinateur régional durant la mission ; - Certificat de travail et pécule de retour à l'issue de la mission ; Postulation : Eirene Suisse ne fixe pas de délai de candidature pour ce poste, le recrutement est ouvert jusqu'à ce que la position soit pourvue. Néanmoins, nous vous recommandons de postuler au plus vite. Envoyez les documents usuels (lettre de motivation, CV et titres obtenus) par courriel à Olaya LAVILLA, Eirene Suisse, [emploi@eirenesuisse.ch.](mailto:emploi@eirenesuisse.ch)

Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.  For more information, visit www.worldbank.org  The Global Environment Facility is a funding mechanism that provides concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and activities to protect the global environment.  The governance structure of the GEF includes an Assembly, a Council, a Secretariat, a Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel and an Independent Evaluation Office (IEO).  Projects financed by the GEF are managed by 18 GEF Agencies. The IEO is functionally independent of, but administratively supported by, the World Bank. It is independent from the CEO of the GEF and reports directly to the GEF Council. The GEF Council decides on evaluation policies, discusses four-year rolling work plans, approves annual budgets and receives all evaluation reports. The IEO has the central role of ensuring the independent evaluation function within the GEF; of setting minimum requirements for evaluation; of ensuring oversight of the quality of evaluation systems on program and project level and of sharing evaluative evidence within the GEF. A consultative process with relevant GEF partners is in place to ensure the quality of the work undertaken and to prevent overlap and duplication.  The IEO has the responsibility for undertaking independent evaluations which involve a set of projects from more than one GEF Agency. These evaluations are typically on a strategic level, or on focal areas, or on cross-cutting themes. Evaluations may be highly complex when undertaken jointly with other evaluation offices of Agencies in the GEF. The GEF IEO is based in Washington, DC. All positions in the Office are World Bank Group appointments. More information about the IEO can be found at Office's website:  https://www.gefieo.org/en/home  Duties and Accountabilities • The Senior Communications Officer will provide high-level strategic leadership for the GEF IEO's communications, knowledge dissemination, and outreach efforts. Working under the supervision of the Director IEO, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks. Strategic Leadership • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of the IEO Communications and Outreach Strategy for the GEF-9 cycle and beyond, ensuring alignment with the Office's strategic objectives and the broader GEF Partnership. • Advise IEO management on visibility and strategic positioning of the IEO within the GEF architecture, and the global environmental community. Communication & Knowledge Products • Oversee the conceptualization, production, and dissemination of high-quality communication productsincluding strategic briefs, evaluation summaries, talking points, speeches, blogs, infographics, and multimedia. • Lead the development of EvalVision videos for major evaluations; responsible for conducting scriptwriting, storyboarding, filming, animation, remote/in-person interviews, editing, soundtrack, narration, colorization and final production. • Lead development of high-impact presentations for the GEF Council, Assemblies, international events, and evaluation dissemination, ensuring clear communication of evaluation findings. Key Tasks include Content design, slide development, visual enhancements, review, and delivery. • Ensure quality control, messaging coherence, and consistency of voice across all IEO publications and dissemination channels. Digital Strategy & Outreach • Oversee the digital engagement strategy, including management of the IEO website, social media platforms, webinars, and virtual events. Responsible for weekly social media post generation, including visual elements, and coordinating with website technical teams. • Use analytics and performance metrics to assess outreach effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly. • Ensure innovative digital approaches for disseminating evaluative evidence, including production of new formats (e.g., podcasts, interactive dashboards, short-form video). • Design and launch an eReader version for all evaluation reports to enhance accessibility, usability, and stakeholder engagement across devices. Key Tasks include content adaptation, design, development, testing, deployment. • Generate quarterly Newsletter issues with evaluation updates and upcoming events, using engaging visuals and interactive content. Key Tasks include Content creation, design, distribution, audience engagement, promotion. • Lead re-development of the environmental training module using interactive and immersive platforms, in partnership with internal teams and technical consultants, to strengthen learning and engagement. Key Tasks include content updates, platform development, testing, integration, rollout. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships • Strengthen communication and knowledge-sharing partnerships with GEF Agencies, the GEF Secretariat, STAP, Council members, civil society, and evaluation offices of multilateral and bilateral organizations. • Represent the IEO in high-level events, consultations, and knowledge-exchange platforms, ensuring the visibility and strategic use of IEO evaluation insights. Internal Coordination & Management • Lead knowledge management and communication unit in IEO.  Provide technical leadership to communication staff and consultants, ensuring clear work plans, quality standards, and timely delivery. • Manage budgets and procurement processes related to communications, multimedia, and events. • Support internal knowledge management and contribute to cross-office initiatives to strengthen evaluation uptake, working closely with evaluation professionals.    Selection Criteria • Advanced Degree Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field also considered (Master's level or higher). • At least eight years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an international organization, with a proven track record of leading strategic communications at senior level. • Demonstrated experience in communicating findings in environmental or development evaluation, sustainable development, climate change, or global environmental issues is highly desirable. • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex evaluative evidence into clear, compelling narratives for senior decision-makers. • Exceptional presentation skills, with a proven ability to speak publicly at high-level events to ensure effective dissemination of IEO evaluation insights.  • Demonstrated experience in audiovisual production, digital storytelling, and leading multimedia communication campaigns. • Proficient in production software, including: Final Cut Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Express, Vyond, 360 video, MailChimp. • Proficient in generative AI tools, including: ChatGPT, elevenlabs.io, Firefly. • Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive communication strategies, including risk management and reputation-sensitive messaging. • Strong understanding of project management, procurement, vendor oversight, and quality assurance. • Ability to lead a team, work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products within tight deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and engage diplomatically with senior officials, technical experts, and external partners. • Fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese is a strong asset. WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.  3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/521791568041235683-0220012019/original/WBGCoreCompetenciesFinal.pdf) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.                ______________________________________________________________________   Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. 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[Eirene Suisse ](https://eirenesuisse.ch/)is a secular NGO that has been active in development cooperation since 1963. In the countries where we operate, our goal is to strengthen and promote local initiatives that support peace and human rights. We specialize in cooperation through the exchange of people, i.e., sending qualified professionals from Switzerland to support the development projects of our local partners in our three main areas of intervention: Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador), Quisqueya (Haiti), and the African Great Lakes region (Rwanda, Uganda, DRC). These professionals have the status of "volunteers." Local partner : Since its creation, [Hashtag Gulu Initiative](https://eirenesuisse.ch/partenaires/hashtag-gulu/) has positioned itself as a major player in supporting children and young adults who depend and rely on the streets to survive (Street Connected Children & Youth – SCCY) in Gulu, Uganda. The first activities, initiated informally and on a voluntary basis in 2017, aimed to meet the urgent needs of SCCY, in particular by collaborating with local actors. In 2018, the organization reached an important milestone by formally structuring itself as a community association, which enabled it to play a central role in managing one of the few shelters for SCCY during the Covid-19 crisis. Since then, Hashtag Gulu Initiative has developed a deep understanding of the challenges and aspirations of SCCY, thereby strengthening its ability to respond effectively to their needs. Through targeted actions, the organization has succeeded in gaining the trust of these vulnerable young people, an essential step for their sustainable reintegration into society. At the same time, the association has been actively involved in awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns to reduce the stigma faced by SCCY, using digital tools, radio broadcasts, and community dialogues. Today, Hashtag Gulu Initiative is recognized as a reliable and dynamic partner in the fight for the dignity and empowerment of SCCY. Job purpose The main objective of the position is to strengthen Hashtag Gulu's team capacity in social work and in supporting young people in reintegration, often without qualifications or with only basic knowledge of agroecology, in order to improve the care provided to SCCY and offer them holistic support as part of an empowerment process through training in sustainable agriculture. At the same time, the role will provide agroecology support to further develop the partner's agricultural farm. Activities and tasks: - Provide informed advice on procedures and appropriate approaches for supervising and offering psychosocial support to SCCY, and support their implementation in line with Hashtag Gulu's objectives. - Facilitate group therapy sessions, deliver short trainings, and carry out individual follow-ups with SCCY. - Advise on and support agroecological activities and the development of Hashtag Gulu's farm. - Support activities carried out with SCCY through knowledge sharing, exchange of information, and capacity building of Hashtag Gulu staff, including by delivering social work trainings and developing training materials. - Contribute to improving beneficiary care in a safe and stimulating environment and participate in monitoring the reintegration of SCCY. - Strengthen Hashtag Gulu's capacity to take ownership of and integrate social work and psychosocial support into its approach with SCCY. - Support the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data collection, as well as the systematization and digitization of community data (database management, community diagnostics). - Support the development of knowledge and scientific research in the field of social work and contribute to advocacy efforts. - Participate in Eirene Suisse's awareness-raising activities by sharing updates from the project. - Swiss national or strong ties to Switzerland (resident, study, work, etc.) ; - Degree in social work or equivalent title; - Training, experience or very strong interest in the field of agroecology, a real plus; - Minimum of two years' professional experience in the relevant field ; - Good command of English or willingness to learn it; - Experience in facilitating participatory processes, popular education and training of people ; - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including persuasion, mediation and coaching ; - Ability to manage a group of young people and a genuine interest in working with individuals facing challenges; - Ability to communicate, autonomy, teamwork and open-mindedness ; - Adaptability, initiative and stress management skills ; - Ability to accept local living conditions and to integrate into a human-centered project in a complex context ; - Willingness to actively contribute to the Southern partner's initiatives; - Clean criminal record at the time of departure. Position specifics: Only applications from Swiss nationals or individuals with strong ties to Switzerland (residence, years of study/work, etc.) will be considered. A volunteer commitment involves receiving a living allowance rather than a salary. An associative engagement is expected, particularly in terms of information work and fundraising in Switzerland (including the facilitation of a support group). Terms of employment: ·        Coverage of round-trip travel expenses. ·        Coverage of living expenses on site. ·        Payment of Swiss social insurance contributions during the assignment (pension/AVS, unemployment, health, repatriation, etc.). ·        On-site support from a regional coordinator during the mission. ·        Work certificate and end-of-assignment allowance upon completion of the mission.  To apply: Eirene Suisse has not set a deadline for applications for this position; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. However, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Please send the usual application documents (cover letter, CV, and copies of diplomas/certificates) by email to: Olaya LAVILLA, Eirene Suisse [emploi@eirenesuisse.ch.](mailto:emploi@eirenesuisse.ch) +41 22 321 85 56.