Civil Peace Service (CPS) Advisor (m/f/d) – Community Work and Dialogue

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

Job description

The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a global program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. CPS professionals support local partner organizations in their long-term commitment to dialogue, human rights, and peace. In Lebanon, the CPS of GIZ has been active since 2011. The program strengthens civil conflict transformation and social participation through community work and dialogue initiatives. Violence prevention through media and dialogue efforts contributes to reducing prejudice and stereotypes. To achieve this, the CPS collaborates with civil society actors and promotes the inclusion of women and young people.  

Your tasks

• Support the development of project proposals and ensure the integration of peace-promoting strategies within the framework of the design and implementation of the “Peace Hub” project in Tripoli.
• Advise on developing a strategy to enhance the partner organization’s capacity in peacebuilding using a human-centered approach.
• Provide continuous support and training to the UTOPIA team to strengthen its skills in peace education, conflict transformation, community-based protection, conflict-sensitive project planning, and organizational development.
• Assist in organizing events that empower Lebanese youth from Tripoli and surrounding areas to advocate for issues relevant to social and ecological change.
• Advise on implementing gender-sensitive approaches in projects.
• Work closely with the team to identify opportunities for promoting peace, resilience, and nonviolent communication across various programs.
• Develop new ideas for UTOPIA’s peacebuilding efforts and introduce innovative methods, recommend new partnerships, or propose activities that can enhance the impact of the Peace Hub and other initiatives.
• Support the research of success stories and best practices in global peacebuilding and help the team implement/integrate them in northern Lebanon.

Your profile

• University degree in international politics, humanities, social sciences, Islamic studies, peace and conflict studies, or another relevant field.
• Extensive experience working with civil society organizations, applying conflict transformation methods, and implementing dialogue processes in local contexts, with a proven track record of team support and leading initiatives.
• Experience in designing and implementing workshops and projects in dialogue and peacebuilding.
• Comprehensive experience in drafting proposals, developing strategies, and providing strategic guidance for peacebuilding projects.
• Understanding of Lebanese conflict dynamics and the complex political and social processes in crisis regions (experience with CPS is an advantage).
• High cultural sensitivity, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work with youth from diverse social backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and constructively manage conflicts.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable to facilitate effective communication with the local community and team.

Location information

We are pleased to provide an initial overview of topics such as climate, shopping and supply options, schooling, and healthcare in Lebanon. 
The security situation is tense. Special precautionary measures apply for GIZ employees on-site, and compliance with GIZ security protocols is mandatory at all times. Please also consult the country-specific information provided by the Federal Foreign Office. GIZ has professional security risk management in place on-site. Mobility is restricted. Currently it is a non-family position. Further information about country-specific details can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/. 

Notes

GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

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About us

The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Contact

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