Head of the Misereor Dialogue and Liaison Office Brazil (m/f/x)  

On the basis of the German Development Aid Workers Act (EhfG), AGIAMONDO recruits qualified professionals for international cooperations between church and civil society organisations.

Misereor, the organization for development cooperation, stands up for people who are denied the right to live in dignity, freedom and with sufficient and healthy care, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Misereor works hand in hand with its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America and supports people in making lasting positive changes to their lives through their own efforts. In view of global, socio-ecological issues of the future, Misereor draws attention in Germany and Europe to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and campaigns for political change.

On behalf of Misereor, AGIAMONDO is looking for the next possible date for a Head of the Misereor Dialogue and Liaison Office Brazil (m/f/x).

Your Tasks

• As Misereor's contact person, you will coordinate cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including Misereor's partner organisations and the Brazilian Bishops' Conference.
• You will support Misereor's public relations and education work on Brazil-related topics by creating current updates, procuring material for press releases, being available for interviews and writing articles for Misereor.
• You will conduct dialogues with German development cooperation (DC), the German Embassy, the political foundations in Brazil, national and international DC networks and partners, particularly in Lusophone Africa.
• You will also accompany staff on trips, support visits by donors and representatives from the church and politics and take part in national and international exchange meetings and events in Brazil.
• You will be actively involved in the cooperation with the Brazil team of the Latin America department and thematic working groups at Misereor, take part in continuous dialogue and support the implementation of the Misereor strategy.

Your Profile

• You have completed a university degree relevant to development cooperation (e.g. social sciences, regional studies, ethnology or similar), have at least three years of professional experience in development cooperation and have regional knowledge and work experience in Brazil.
• You have professional expertise and experience in the organisation and implementation of public relations and educational work. You are a strong communicator, confident in public speaking and have excellent communication skills.
• You have demonstrable experience in networking with relevant stakeholders and in supporting dialogue processes, in particular with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
• You have diplomatic skills, highly differentiated intercultural communication skills for dealing with stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and can act appropriately in a church environment.
• You are fluent in written and spoken German and Portuguese. Knowledge of Spanish and English is desirable.
• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with Christian values.

What AGIAMONDO offers

• Individual and thorough preparation
• Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
• Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

We look forward to receiving your detailed application by 12th May 2024 at the latest.
Please use the online application form in the Vacancies section of our website.