AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The 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 Columbia, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures. The Pastoral Social Popayán is part of the Archdiocese of Popayán , whose main task is the implementation of the Christian mission. The focus here is on contributing to social peace in the country, strengthening the rural development of the region, as well as raising awareness in civil society about participatory, democratic processes and humanitarian aid in the communities. The Cauca region, where the Archdiocese is represented, is a region strongly affected by the armed conflict. For these reasons, the accompaniment by the ZFD specialist is intended to support the organizational structures of the Social Pastoral Popayán in topics of peace and conflict transformation, as well as the networking of the individual actors on the ground, in order to strengthen the implementation of the peace agreement in the region. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social Pastoral Counselor (m/f/x). Your tasks You accompany and advise the Directorate of Social Pastoral of Popayán in strategic issues in the field of peace processes. In order to strengthen capacities for conflict transformation , you will accompany selected social pastoral projects conceptually and methodologically. With regard to peace work , you will consolidate the capacities of the social pastoral ministry by advising and training staff members. You will contribute your peace expertise in networking with various civil society organizations. You will accompany and support local universities in the international exchange of experiences and methodologies for peacebuilding. You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO's requirements. In doing so, you will work in partnership with the colleagues of the partner organization. Your profile You have a relevant university degree in a social science or humanities subject (e.g. peace studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, or similar). You bring at least three years of professional experience in dealing with various civil society actors or universities , ideally gained in Latin America. Your professional knowledge in the field of conflict transformation as well as analytical methods correspond to the current state of research. In consulting situations, you proceed prudently and respectfully thanks to your strategic and systemic thinking and good communication skills . You build trusting relationships with intercultural sensitivity . You have a class B driver's license and are fluent in Spanish . Good English 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 according to the Development Aid Act Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 10.09.2023.