Job description
The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a programme for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. CPS professionals provide long-term support to people on the ground in their commitment to dialogue, human rights, and peace. The "Prevention of Displacement and Sustainable Reintegration of Formerly Displaced Persons" program (CPS/IDP) is one of two programs of the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Ethiopia and supports local partner organizations in their efforts to promote dialogue, human rights and peace. CPS/IDP empowers representatives of local government, civil society, traditional and religious leaders, and media professionals to promote non-violent conflict transformation between different population groups and to reduce flight and displacement. The CPS/IDP office is in Hawassa, the regional capital of Sidama Region. The program will transition to a follow-up program in 2027 based on the experiences and relationships developed from the previous work of both programs in Ethiopia.
Your tasks
- Support partners in developing sustainable policies and practices for the organizational development and fundraising with a focus on peacebuilding projects in a restrictive civil society space
- Contribute to CPS-IDP exit strategy while considering do-no-harm practices and conflict sensitivity
- Drafting reports, creating, editing and refining relevant communication products to present project results to target audiences ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency
- User-friendly preservation, dissemination and storage of relevant experiences, case studies and best practices resulting from the work of the program and its cooperation with partner organizations
- Support the learning process between civil society organizations and government agencies by developing sustainable formats for dialogue, training and mediation
- Working closely with different stakeholders to understand their knowledge needs and provide tailored and sustainable tools, methods and solutions.
- Ensure that the filing and archiving of documents is up to date, accurate and effective
Your profile
- Master´s degree in social sciences, sociology, political science, peace and conflict studies, documentation sciences, knowledge management, or other relevant fields
- Previous work experience as a development worker with one of the secondment agencies recognized in Germany under the Development Workers Act (EhfG) is an advantage
- Proven expertise and knowledge in the field of conflict prevention/transformation, preferably in Africa
- Demonstrated experience in working with civil society organizations to strengthen their knowledge management and documentation capacities
- Good training and facilitation skills, with experience in coaching and participatory adult learning methods and the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders
- Ability to work in a team, social and intercultural competence / sensitivity
- Resilience and ability to maintain composure
- Business fluent in English; knowledge of German is an advantage
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Ethiopia.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at .
Notes
Please note that this position is a short term position! Only candidates can be considered who had already a minimum of 1 year contract as a development worker according to the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG).
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
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.
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
Our benefits
As an employee/development worker, you will receive extensive additional benefits (e.g. monthly expatriate allowance, family allowances, private group health insurance) during your assignment, in addition to your remuneration / basic subsistence allowance., You and the members of your family accompanying you will be covered by our health and liability insurance, while your family members will also benefit from accident insurance. In countries in crisis, we operate a comprehensive risk management system for your protection, which minimises personal dangers and risks., We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., We will reimburse you for your rental costs based on the rent index for your country as well as paying you an equipment and furnishing allowance on top., As a development worker, you can use the project vehicle for trips to school or to visit a doctor or can receive a monthly lump-sum mobility allowance instead. The project vehicle can also be used for personal trips with your manager’s approval.
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. 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
HR-Service Center
+49 6196/79-3200
hrsc@giz.de
