Social Scientist for Historical Memory Work (f/m/x), San Vicente/El Salvador  

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 El Salvador, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.

Pastoral Social Caritas San Vicente works, in line with its church mandate, to promote human rights, social justice, and a constructive engagement with the region's violent past. Rural communities in the department of San Vicente were heavily affected by the armed conflict; survivors continue to advocate for recognition, justice, and reparation.

The field of memory work has been part of the organizational structure for three years. Several intergenerational groups document local histories, oral traditions, and cultural practices. You support the partner organization in deepening this work and embedding it sustainably.

San Vicente is a small town in the rural centre of El Salvador, with basic infrastructure such as internet, supermarkets, and health centres. The capital, San Salvador (approximately two hours away), provides specialized medical services. The project area includes rural communities with limited infrastructure but rich natural and recreational spaces. This location is not suitable for families with children.

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

Social Scientist for Historical Memory Work (f/m/x)

Your Tasks

• You strengthen the abilities of Caritas staff and community groups to work sensitively with local memories and experiences from the internal armed conflict, and to develop learning and dialogue processes from them.
• You develop tools, guidelines, and didactic methods for documentation, oral history, and intergenerational dialogue, and accompany their practical application.
• You support Caritas/Social Pastoral in further developing their memory work strategically and embedding it sustainably in concepts, teams, and work processes.
• You design activities and dialogue formats that strengthen cultural identity, highlight local narratives, and promote exchange between generations.
• You bring in new perspectives, professional impulses, and networks, and build connections to local, national, and international initiatives in the field of memory work.
• You systemize experiences, are responsible for monitoring and documentation, and ensure knowledge transfer within the organization and the communities involved.
• 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 Profil

• You hold a university degree in social sciences, history, education, adult education or a related field.

• You have experience in memory work, historical‑political education, and intergenerational learning with young people and adults.

• You are well-versed in trauma‑sensitive and conflict‑sensitive methods.

• You act with consideration in politically sensitive contexts and communicate in a culturally sensitive manner.

• You are familiar with core administrative procedures such as planning, documentation and basic financial reporting.

• You ideally use playful, creative, or art‑based methods in historical education.

• You speak fluent Spanish and at least good English.

• You hold a valid driver's license and have driving experience in rural areas.

• You work independently, collaboratively, and feel at home in a church‑based environment.

• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify as a member of the Catholic Church, sharing the goals 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 22.02.2026