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Your tasks
- You coordinate and organize capacity-building activities for youth and diocesan coordinators in collaboration with CIRDE staff – focusing on topics such as interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, nonviolence, and peacebuilding.
- You support the development of sustainable structures within CIRDE at both national and diocesan levels.
- You promote unity and mutual understanding in interreligious and ecumenical matters among partners.
- You further develop and improve CIRDE’s existing research and documentation system.
- You network with existing partners and expand established networks.
- You will be responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. In doing so, you will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation.
Your profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Religious Studies, or Peace Studies and ideally have practical experience in applying scientific methods and analyzing complex issues in the field of interreligious dialogue.
- You have practical knowledge of Do-No-Harm approaches and conflict sensitivity.
- You are capable of planning and implementing activities as part of a team.
- You are familiar with digital formats and confident in using social media environments.
- You are fluent in English; knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset.
- You hold a valid driver’s license and have driving experience for travel within Nairobi and to project areas.
- You identify as a member of the Catholic Church, support the goals and values of church-based development and peace work, and represent them convincingly.
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Our benefits - your impetus
We want you to feel good working with us:
Subsistence payments
12 subsistence payments (and a prorated 13th) are based on your degree, experience, marital status, and your obligations to support your dependants. Other allowances will be considered on an individual basis.
Social benefits
Social insurance includes statutory pension, accident and unemployment insurance as well as health insurance for you and the dependants accompanying you.
Private insurance
In addition to statutory insurance, we also take out private insurance including professional and personal liability as well as accident insurance.
Personnel development
Individual seminars including language and safety courses ensure your personal development and effectively strengthen your work on location.
Health care
We bear the costs for medical examinations, the health check beforehand and vaccinations to ensure you are perfectly prepared for your assignment.
Cost coverage
We bear the costs for rent and consumption. The pro-rata costs for furnishing your accommodation depend on the number of people living there.
"I'm learning a lot about myself - primarily to become flexible in my mind"
AGIAMONDO Co-worker about their daily work and life in Cameroon
Your cooperation with AGIAMONDO and KCCB-CIRDE
Responsible and challenging
AGIAMONDO e.V. 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 Civil Peace Service (ZFD) 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.
Nairobi is a vibrant metropolis and the political and economic hub of Kenya. The city offers good infrastructure, including international schools, medical facilities, and shopping options. It is home to numerous international organizations and a diverse community. Nairobi also provides attractive leisure opportunities with its nearby national park and surrounding natural areas.
The Commission for Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism (CIRDE) is part of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops. It promotes dialogue between religions and denominations and is committed to nonviolence and peace. CIRDE works with dioceses across the country and organizes trainings, workshops, and networking events. Its goal is to build sustainable structures for dialogue and strengthen cooperation among faith communities.
From the application to the preparation contract
How can I apply?
We will gladly accept your online application. You will receive feedback approximately 14 days after the application deadline.
What follows positive feedback?
We will invite you to the next available selection day. You will receive information about the procedure in advance.
What do the selection days involve?
Over the course of two days, we will provide you with specific information about the conditions and framework. We will also conduct selection interviews with you.
What happens after that?
If we consider you to be a good match for the assignment, we will request your consent to introduce you to the partner organisation. You will then receive a contract for the preparation period.
What does preparation include?
All specialists receive extensive training for 3 - 4 weeks in Cologne to prepare them intensively for their assignment.
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