Your tasks
- You will support communities in educational processes to clarify socio-economic conflicts with a focus on rights and gender aspects.
- You will carry out environmental analyses with communities to identify hydrological risks and potentials.
- You provide technical support on environmental issues in lobbying and legal proceedings.
- You accompany partner organizations in legal, educational and communication processes.
- You lead studies on the protection and sustainable use of water sources in prioritized regions.
- You prepare analytical reports and communication materials on environmental conflicts.
- You will strengthen networks, support thematic partnerships and provide technical support for national and international lobbying.
- You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization.
Your profile
- You have a relevant university degree in natural or environmental sciences, e.g. in environmental engineering, ecology, biology or geography.
- Ideally, you have a Master's degree in biodiversity, environmental law or ecological assessment.
- You have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of environmental conflicts, ideally in the context of extractivism.
- You have at least 1 year of experience in biodiversity and/or environmental impactassessment, especially in the mining sector.
- You have experience in participatory planning for the transformation ofenvironmental conflicts and in the characterization of hydrological environmental impacts.
- You are fluent in Spanish; good English is an advantage.
- You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.
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.
"Dialogue is the only place where mutual understanding can emerge."
AGIAMONDO Co-worker about their daily work and life in Burundi
Your work with AGIAMONDO and Podion
Responsible and challenging
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 (ZFD) 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 Timor Leste, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.
The socio-economic program of Corporación Podion has been dealing with the ecological consequences of extractivism in Colombia for several years. A central focus is on documenting environmental violations and working with affected communities. The project, which builds on successful measures such as the ban on fracking, is dedicated to issues such as water protection and the environmental damage caused by oil extraction. In addition to lobbying, legal action is also being taken. Although Colombia has progressive environmental legislation, there is a lack of implementation and environmentalists and community members are often exposed to threats. The project collects baseline data on biodiversity and environmental damage in order to develop restoration measures - from negotiations with companies to legal action. Another focus is on the transfer of knowledge and skills to the communities. The position allows for business trips to different parts of the country to get to know different regional conditions. Bogotá offers a good quality of life and is considered suitable for families, although you should allow around two months to find accommodation at the beginning. Frequent trips lasting several days to the organizations and communities supported are also part of the job.
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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