Specialist for psychosocial support for students (m/f/x), Juba, South Sudan

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 South Sudan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.

The Catholic University of South Sudan offers young people in a conflict-ridden country academic prospects. Many students and staff are confronted with the consequences of years of civil war, including experiences of violence, loss and trauma. Amidst these challenges, they seek opportunities to focus on their education and personal development and to cope with the stresses they face on an individual and community level.
Psychosocial support plays a central role in this process: it contributes to stabilisation, supports the rebuilding of social relationships and enables students to continue or begin their academic careers – despite the difficult realities of life.

To support our partnerorganization, we are looking for the next possible date for a

Specialist for psychosocial support for students (m/f/x)

Your tasks

• You will develop and implement a programme for psychosocial support and self-care for students and staff.
• You will design and organise activities for physical exercise and self-care – such as sports, yoga or creative methods – with the aim of strengthening resilience, dealing with the effects of trauma and promoting the long-term psychosocial health of students and staff.
• You will create spaces for dialogue and discussion on topics such as reconciliation and community building.
• You will develop training and support materials and conduct appropriate training courses.
• You will establish and maintain a network of experts to ensure the quality of psychosocial services.
• You will work closely with the Institute for Justice and Peace Studies (IJPS) at the university.
• You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.

Your profile

• You have a master’s degree in psychology, social work, social sciences or a related subject.
• You have several years of professional experience in psychosocial work, ideally with traumatised (young) adults.
• You have knowledge of reconciliation work and intercultural communication.
• You have experience in programme development and working in multicultural contexts.
• Ideally, you have already gained initial experience in South Sudan or in comparable contexts.
• You have a driving licence and very good English skills; Arabic skills are 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 in accordance with the Development Workers Act
• Further training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 12.07.2026.