Lecturer in Social Work – Focus on Trauma Therapy (f/m/x), Monrovia/Liberia  

AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service, we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The Civil Peace Service (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. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Liberia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.

Liberia is a country with a challenging history that, after civil war and the Ebola epidemic, faces major issues in mental health care. Services are insufficient, and qualified professionals are urgently needed. Your work will help improve psychosocial care and enhance the quality of life for many people.

The Mother Patern College of Health Sciences (MPCHS) is a leading educational institution in Liberia committed to training health professionals. Together with national and international partners, MPCHS works to improve mental health and develop practice-oriented study programs.

To support our partnerorganization, we are looking fort he next possible date for an

Lecturer in Social Work – Focus on Trauma Therapy (f/m/x)

Your Tasks:

• You will work with the program coordinator to advance a two-year master's course in social work with a focus on counseling. The goal is to equip participants with the skills to professionally treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders.
• You will design the curriculum and prepare practice-oriented teaching sessions.
• You will conduct seminars and lectures for master's students.
• You will supervise students' clinical work and support them during their practical training.
• You will contribute your expertise in trauma therapy and actively participate in the further development of the study program.
• You will collaborate closely with the faculty of the Mother Patern College of Health Sciences (MPCHS) and promote professional exchange.
• You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.

Your Profile:

• You hold a master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or psychotherapy.

• You have experience in therapeutic techniques for treating trauma.

• You speak fluent English and can communicate complex content clearly.

• You have a valid driver's license and driving experience.

• You are willing to work in an intercultural environment and share your knowledge.

• You identify as a member of a Christian church and support the goals and values of church-based development and peace work.

The AGIAMONDO offer

• Individual and comprehensive preparation
• Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the Development Workers Act
• Further training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 04.01.2026