Specialist for ecological peacebuilding (m/f/x)

AGIAMONDO e.V.  is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The offers development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in Kenia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.

In the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, the Kakamega Forest is the only remaining tropical forest in the country. This area is characterized by abundant rainfall. Unfortunately, ongoing environmental degradation caused by factors such as population growth, illegal logging, and inappropriate land use has, over time, led to a decline in the natural resources available to local communities.

This has led to competition for limited resources, particularly water. The reforestation program of the Justicia and Pax Department of the Diocese of Kakamega is therefore of great importance in preventing future conflicts over resources. This program helps to restore balance and use community resources in a sustainable manner.

For the support of our partner organization in Kenya we are looking for the next possible date a Specialist for ecological peacebuilding (m/f/x)

Your tasks

You will  advise  partners on the development of  ecological peacebuilding  programs. Your expertise is needed to provide specialized  training  in areas such as  conflict analysis, nonviolent communication, ecological peacebuilding , and  negotiation skills . You will support the development of effective  impact monitoring  and contribute to the further development of  knowledge management . You will play an important role in the identification and detailed mapping of  potential conflicts  in the context of environmental developments. You will be responsible for the  proper disbursement and management of funds  in the field in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO requirements. In doing so, you will work in partnership with the colleagues of the partner organization.

Your profile

You have a  Master's degree  in peace and conflict studies, social sciences, resource management or a related field. You have at least  3 years of professional experience , ideally with international exposure in the relevant field. You bring knowledge and experience in  peace and conflict work , ideally including environmental aspects. You have skills in  mapping  conflicts in the context of environmental developments, which is considered an added plus. You are fluent in  English ; knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage. You are an EU citizen or Swiss citizen and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.

The AGIAMONDO offer 

Individual and comprehensive preparation  Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act  Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling

We look forward to receiving your complete online application *pdf format (cover letter, Europass resume, references) via our no later than 01.10.2023 .