Social scientist for dialogue processes (m/f/x)
Your tasks
- Together with the local Caritas teams, you will carry out participatory needs assessments and identify priorities, available resources, risks, and communication needs.
- You will facilitate dialogue processes and create safe spaces for exchange, trust-building, and understanding.
- You will train Caritas employees in dialogue- and conflict-sensitive facilitation, and empower local dialogue facilitators.
- You will be involved in the development of a nationally coordinated peacebuilding program and systematize regional experiences.
- You will integrate peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive approaches into community-based Caritas work and support local stakeholders in the application of these approaches.
- You will promote networking, knowledge transfer, and professional exchange between Caritas organizations.
- You will document experiences, identify learning opportunities, and contribute to strategic development.
- You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of financial resources on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organization.
Your profile
- You have a master's degree in a relevant social science subject, e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, community development, or peace and conflict studies.
- You have experience in facilitating, accompanying, and structuring dialogue processes, as well as working in fragile or conflict-prone contexts.
- You have professional experience abroad – ideally in Ukraine –and are confident working in challenging intercultural environments.
- You have proven experience in training, capacity building, and teaching dialogue- and conflict-sensitive methods.
- You communicate very well in English; knowledge of the Ukrainian language is desirable.
- You are mentally resilient, a strong communicator, and reflected when dealing with trauma-related issues.
- You have a valid driver's licence and sufficient driving experience.
- You identify with Christian values and with the goals as well as the concerns of church development and peace work.
Your cooperation with AGIAMONDO and Caritas Ukraine
Responsible and challenging
AGIAMONDO e. V. is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. 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.
In the countries the CPS has been supporting civil society organisations for many years in developing non-violent conflict resolution, strengthening human rights and supporting traumatised communities. The work of the ZFD is based on partnership, trust and long-term commitment. Experts contribute their expertise, learn from local experiences and help to strengthen structures for peaceful coexistence.
Caritas Ukraine works nationwide with particularly vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons, veterans, families of fallen soldiers, women, children, older people, and people with disabilities. The focus is on creating spaces for trusting dialogue, raising awareness of psychosocial stress, and strengthening local stakeholders in conflict-sensitive and dialogue-sensitive methods. This strengthens social cohesion, peacebuilding processes, and community-based responses to stressors and protection risks.
The place of residence and work is Kyiv. Even in the current situation, the city offers a wide range of cultural activities, including museums, theatres, parks, and sports facilities. At the same time, the security situation requires increased vigilance and can lead to restrictions in everyday life. Travel takes place mainly during the day and in close coordination with partners.
Due to the current security situation, this location is not suitable for families with children.
Your contact person
Ms Jacqueline Kallmeyer
Contact us
AGIAMONDO e.V.
Ripuarenstrasse 8
50679 Köln
