Background

In the troubled context of communities with different interests of e.g. farmers (arable or cattle/goat), fishermen and hunters, and in an increasingly restricted biodiversity on the breathtaking high plateau Itombwe of Minembwe in South Kivu. In doing so, you will contribute to the creation of peace structures, conflict resolution and the empowerment of traumatised youth.

Our partner organisation Association Paysanne pour le développement intégré au Sud-Kivu (APDIK) frees people from their emotional burden, integrates them back into their community and has a keen interest in updating methods in conflict transformation, taking into account the traditional values and mechanisms of conflict communities. She is looking for a:n psychologist:in trauma healing to strengthen the skills of her staff and to pave new ways; to accompany traumatised people and to make transformation of conflicts between communities a reality. If you have a passion for conflict transformation with young people and are interested in shaping peace first hand, join the creative APDIK team.

Residence is Bukavu, with regular service trips to Minembwe-Centre, APDIK's service headquarters and headquarters: in the middle and high plateaus of the Mitumba Mountains, at the Uvira, Fizi and Mwenga territories, in the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the border area with Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.

Job Scope

You will make a valuable contribution to the expansion of APDIK's psychosocial counselling services by supporting colleagues and strengthening their skills.

In detail, your tasks include:

• Inventory of training needs
• Conception and implementation of workshops
• Participation in the development of creative approaches and methods
• Needs-oriented professional and collegial counselling
• Supporting conflict-sensitive gender-oriented project management
• Establishment of an international network

Profile

• A relevant degree (at least Bachelor)
• Expertise in psychosocial support and mediation
• Project management skills in development policy
• Good knowledge of written and spoken French
• Strong analytical and systemic thinking skills
• Enjoyment in supporting colleagues and learning from each other
• Sensitivity to and interest in the context of conflict
• Openness and motivation for social integration in Congo's culture and flexibility for regular business trips in the region

The placement is within the framework of the "Civil Peace Service" (ZFD) programme on the basis of the German Development Aid Workers Act.

Citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is required.

Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee
Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture.

Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by:

• Individual preparation
• Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act
• Coaching

How to apply

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