Your tasks
- You will accompany people affected by violence in various conflicts (victims of genocide, (former) prisoners) and work on the topics of remembrance work and inclusive reconciliation processes.
- You develop local and regional programs on reconciliation, dealing with a violent past and peaceful coexistence in cooperation with the partner organization.
- You will train local employees and volunteers in the areas of dealing with a violent past, psychosocial work, remembrance work and cross-border coexistence.
- You will strengthen and train local staff in the areas of APME and organizational development.
- You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization.
Your profile
- You have a university degree, e.g. in education, social work, social sciences, humanities or another relevant field.
- You have applied or at least theoretical knowledge in the field of reconciliation work or dealing with a violent past. Knowledge of mediation and experience abroad are desirable.
- You have practical knowledge of APME and organizational development.
- You have a driver's license and good driving experience.
- You are fluent in French and have at least a good command of English.
- You are an EU citizen or Swiss national, belong to a Christian church and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.
Please note that the location is not suitable for families.
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.
"It makes me proud when I see people start talking to each other through our dialogue offerings."
AGIAMONDO Co-worker about their daily work and life in Uganda
Your work wirth AGIAMONDO and CDJP Cyangugu
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 (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 Rwanda, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.
CDJP Cyangugu is one of the nine Justice and Peace Commissions of the dioceses of Rwanda and is under the supervision of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace. The pastoral focus of this commission is on peace-building and reconciliation work. In its projects, the partner organization is committed to justice, peace and reconciliation as well as the protection of human rights. One focus is on sensitizing young people and adults to the importance and promotion of the values of peace and justice.
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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