Trainer for mediation methods in land conflicts (m/f/x)

AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The Civil Peace Service (CPS) 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 Uganda, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.

TERELEPAR was founded in 2001 by religious leaders of various faith communities in the then Teso region to contribute to peacekeeping in the region and promote peaceful coexistence. TERELEPAR educates people about their rights in the area of land use and ownership and tries to contribute to non-violent mediation in acute cases of land expropriation and conflict. The partner organization aims to strengthen capacities for nonviolent management of land conflicts and to build appropriate spaces for dialogue that facilitate a shift in thinking toward nonviolence and create pathways for reconciliation. Through the organization’s network, there are many opportunities for exchange and cooperation with other peace actors.

To support our local partner organisation in Uganda we are looking for a Trainer for mediation methods in land conflicts (m/f/x) to start as soon as possible.

Your tasks

• You train selected members of the communities in mediation methods.
• You will support the partner organization in identifying and implementing strategies and activities on land conflicts.
• You are the contact person for strengthening capacities in the area of peace work for TERELEPAR.
• Together with the partner organization, you will develop ideas for the creation of a mediation center.
• You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO’s specifications. You will work in partnership with the partner organization.

Your profile

• You have a university degree in peace and conflict studies, political science or a related field and have already gained professional experience in non-European countries, preferably in Africa.
• You have completedmediation training and have professional experience in this field.
• In addition, you have knowledge of peace work methods and are able to communicate these well.
• You have a very good command of English.
• A driver’s license and driving experience are mandatory.
• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and, as a member of a Christian church, you are committed to the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.

What AGIAMONDO offer

• Individual and thorough preparation
• Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
• Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

We look forward to receiving your complete online application in *PDF format (cover letter, Europass CV, references) by no later than 04/02/2024 via the Vacancies section of our website.