Your Tasks
- You will support the development of a strategy for political influence in relation to climate change.
- You will actively participate in Fundación Jubileo's scientific team and support them in the area of methods and tools for researching and analysing the effects of climate change on the economy and society.
- You will advise Fundación Jubileo staff on effective approaches to dealing with the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
- You will analyse international standards and mechanisms for mitigating climate change and their applicability to Bolivia.
- They support the training of Fundación Jubileo employees in relation to standards, regulators, instruments and mechanisms in the area of climate change mitigation.
- You support the planning and organisation of public events, round tables and conferences to discuss climate change issues.
Your Profile
- You have a university degree in environmental or geosciences, sustainable development or a related field of study, ideally with a focus on climate science or environmental change.
- You have in-depth knowledge of climate change and its impacts, ideally with a focus on Latin America.
- You have experience in scientific analysis and research on the impacts of climate change
- You have excellent counselling and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to the target audience.
- You have experience in planning and organising events and producing information materials.
- You are motivated to contribute to the development of strategies for political influence in the field of climate protection.
- You are proficient in Spanish, German and English to at least B2 level.
- You are in good physical health to live and work at an altitude of over 3,500 metres.
- You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development cooperation and support them convincingly.
Our benefits - your impetus
We want you to feel good working with us:
Subsistence payments
12 subsistence payments (and a prorated 13th) are based on your degree, experience, marital status, and your obligations to support your dependants. Other allowances will be considered on an individual basis.
Social benefits
Social insurance includes statutory pension, accident and unemployment insurance as well as health insurance for you and the dependants accompanying you.
Private insurance
In addition to statutory insurance, we also take out private insurance including professional and personal liability as well as accident insurance.
Personnel development
Individual seminars including language and safety courses ensure your personal development and effectively strengthen your work on location.
Health care
We bear the costs for medical examinations, the health check beforehand and vaccinations to ensure you are perfectly prepared for your assignment.
Cost coverage
We bear the costs for rent and consumption. The pro-rata costs for furnishing your accommodation depend on the number of people living there.
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Your work at Misereor
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.
Fundación Jubileo is a respected church foundation in Bolivia that has made a name for itself in the fields of development research, political and economic analysis and human rights work. It is now seeking to expand its expertise in the field of climate change by bringing in a specialist with the relevant knowledge.
Bolivia's economy, which is heavily based on extractivism, contributes significantly to climate change, which jeopardises the livelihoods of the population. There is an urgent need for research and policy measures to address these challenges and promote sustainable development.
From the application to the preparation contract
How can I apply?
We will gladly accept your online application. You will receive feedback approximately 14 days after the application deadline.
What follows positive feedback?
We will invite you to the next available selection day. You will receive information about the procedure in advance.
What do the selection days involve?
Over the course of two days, we will provide you with specific information about the conditions and framework. We will also conduct selection interviews with you.
What happens after that?
If we consider you to be a good match for the assignment, we will request your consent to introduce you to the partner organisation. You will then receive a contract for the preparation period.
What does preparation include?
All specialists receive extensive training for 3 - 4 months in Cologne to prepare them intensively for their assignment.
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