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Advisor for Environmental Peacebuilding (m / f / x), Lira / Uganda

Advisor for Environmental Peacebuilding (m / f / x), Lira / Uganda

cinfoLira, Northern Region, Uganda
30+ days ago
Job description

For 60 years, AGIAMONDO (until 2019 AGEH) has been a reliable partner for development workers and a key source of specialist personnel for many church and other civil society organisations active in the field of international development cooperation work. As a state-recognised personnel service provider, we supply qualified Christian-oriented experts from all EU countries for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Central or Eastern Europe. Since being founded by Catholic associations and organisations in 1959, AGIAMONDO has supplied over 6,000 experts for development projects.

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 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. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Uganda, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution to civil conflict resolution and sustainable, equitable development in the country through peace-building measures.

In northern Uganda, access to land and resources is a particular challenge. The region is suffering from the consequences of violent conflicts, environmental degradation due to climate change and continuing population growth, which is putting even more pressure on the limited resources available. Vulnerable groups in particular, including women, are dependent on agriculture in the wetlands to secure their livelihoods.

Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) is committed to the protection of wetlands and the development of conflict-sensitive alternative livelihoods. The organisation also promotes the participation of women in decision-making processes within local networks. With many years of experience in the region, FAPAD is a recognised partner in the areas of conflict transformation and environmental peace work.

To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date for an

Your tasks

  • You will actively contribute to the implementation of the partner organisation's strategic plan for conflict transformation , social justice , climate justice and research .
  • You will be involved in the design , planning and implementation of training courses , awareness-raising campaigns , information events and workshops on topics such as wetland conservation , environmental peacebuilding , mediation and peaceful conflict resolution methods .
  • You will conduct training courses for the FAPAD team, e.g. on environmental peacebuilding , project proposal writing , workshop facilitation and conflict transformation .
  • You will support the acquisition of potential donors and develop programme and project proposals together with the partner organisation.
  • You will work closely with management to develop strategies , internal guidelines , fundraising measures and networking activities .
  • 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 colleagues from the partner organisation.

Your profile

  • You have a university degree in anthropology, social sciences, political science, agroecology, peace and conflict research or a comparable field.
  • You have experience in environmental peacebuilding and mediation techniques and their practical application.
  • You have in-depth knowledge of land and resource conflicts .
  • You have practical experience in conflict transformation and peace work.
  • You speak very good English . Ideally, you already have knowledge of Luo.
  • You have a driving licence and driving experience .
  • You are an EU citizen or Swiss national 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 in accordance with the Development Workers Act
  • Further training in the country, language or other specialist knowledge as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice
  • Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our by 21.09.2025

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