Social worker for psychosocial advice (m/f/x)  

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Timor-Leste, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures.

Fokupers is one of the longest established civil society organisations in Timor-Leste. It was founded in 1997 to address gender-based violence and human rights violations against women and children, particularly those committed during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste. Today, this non-profit organisation has been operating for almost 26 years and has expanded its services to include victim support, non-gender specific early childhood education, advocacy and the empowerment of women – both in the community and in Timor-Leste as a nation. This work is supported by the involvement of 35 community-based women’s groups in ten communities. It includes the running of shelters, crèches, legal support, training and development, economic empowerment and community sensitisation.

To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social worker for psychosocial advice (m/f/x).

Your tasks

• You offer professional support and advice for social workers who support victims of (domestic) violence.
• You design and realise training and workshop modules that promote self-reflection among social workers.
• You will develop and implement new approaches and measures to promote self-care as part of a team.
• You will support and advise on the creation of digital case management.
• You will deepen the professional skills of social workers in the field of psychosocial support through training and further education.
• You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.

Your profile

• You have a university degree in social work, psychology or a comparable field. An additional qualification in trauma work, advising, therapy or a similar field is an advantage and complements your profile.
• You can look back on at least three years of professional experience in the relevant field, which gives you a sound understanding of the requirements of the position.
• You have demonstrable practical experience and professional knowledge in the conceptualisation and design of workshops.
• You have a very good command of English and are willing to learn the local language Tetum.
• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national 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

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 19.05.2023.