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- Job-ID: V000061092
- Location: Chisinau
- Assignment period: 05/01/2025 - 06/30/2027
- Field: Peace, Security and Emergency
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 02/23/2025
In Ukraine the peace education program is implemented in partnership with civil society organisations in line with the “New Ukrainian School’ reform policy of the Ministry of Education and Science. In Moldova the focus will be on digital peace building for youth addressing disinformation, hate speech and conspiracy theories. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) measures are an integral part of all the interventions. We are currently seeking a highly dedicated and knowledgeable CPS Advisor (m/f/d) with peacebuilding experience to support the formal and non-formal peace education program in both countries. The CPS Advisor will be part of the CPS team supporting partner organisations in Ukraine (remote) and Moldova (in presence). The activities listed below will initially be carried out from Moldova.
- Key role in strategic and operational planning of the PE projects in Ukraine and Moldova and contribute with relevant technical support in line with the GIZ/CPS UA/MD program objectives
- Support of partner organisations in the planning and design of the peace education and youth programmes
- Assess the capacity of partner organisations and initiates, develop, and carry out capacity development workshops according to the needs and in collaboration with the CPS team
- Support of partner organisations during the implementation of peace education and youth programmes
- Advise and support partner organisations on the recommendations of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings and integrates MHPSS measures in all the program interventions
- Work closely together with the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor of the CPS program in UA/MD ensuring the quality of the projects in line with the Theory of Change and Process Indicators
- Support of the integration of cross-cutting topics like conflict sensitivity, human rights, gender equality and participatory approaches of women, girls, youth, elderly, and people with disabilities
- Contribution to the knowledge management, proper record keeping of all documentation and take part and contribute to the CPS global learning community
- University degree in social or political science, peace and conflict studies, education, or psychology (or equivalent)
- Certified qualification in the fields of peace work (Do-No-Harm, Reflecting on Peace Practice, Peace and Conflict Analysis), human rights, and gender equality
- A good understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention in the context of Ukraine and Moldova
- Very good skills and proven experience in the facilitation of participatory workshops and trainings
- Experience in cooperation with state institutions (ideally in the educational system) as well as non-governmental organisations
- Acceptance of frequent duty trips in the regions of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, possible international duty trips
- Integrative team player, ready for continuous self-reflection, solution oriented, patient, and resilient
- Very good communication and negotiation skills
- Preferably knowledge of the Ukrainian/Russian and/or Romanian language and business fluent in English
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Moldova.
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. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
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.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
The field of activity of the position relates to Ukraine. The activities are currently carried out to Moldova. Depending on the security situation and the requirements of GIZ, it is possible that the location will be relocated from Moldova back to Ukraine.
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.
The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. 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.
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